HMMWV wheels...

[JeffK5]

Good stuff.


It's been awhile since I've seen a new BFG-AT ... looks like a new more aggressive side wall?

Jeff

[GPER]

Since you clarified that they were for a tow rig, then I say good call. Some of the tractor trailers are going to the single drive tires and some of the trailers. About all the fuel tankers are running the single tire set up now.

[JeffK5]

Originally Posted by GPER

Since you clarified that they were for a tow rig, then I say good call. Some of the tractor trailers are going to the single drive tires and some of the trailers. About all the fuel tankers are running the single tire set up now.

I don't think he's doing away with dual rear tires ... a single E rated tire on the rear would be a serious step backwards on this size tow rig.

[GPER]

Originally Posted by JeffK5

I don't think he's doing away with dual rear tires ... a single E rated tire on the rear would be a serious step backwards on this size tow rig.

I wasn't suggesting he use a single tire in back, since the big truck thing was brought up. I just went yammering on about that.

[eighty3bronco]

I think these are the ties that GPER was talking about but only come in a 22.5" rim size

http://www.michelintruck.com/micheli...=X%20One%20XDA

Although thses would look great on that truck. almost like racing slicks

[77goldeneagle]

where did you get the rubber inserts? I just got a good deal on a set of HMMWV wheels but they do not have the run flats........and I need the RF's so I can have the dbl beadlock!!!!!!!!!!

[KargoMaster]

Originally Posted by JeffK5

... looks like a new more aggressive side wall?
Jeff

Hrmm... Not sure on the differences in tread design, I know that I got these from Joe (kb9qdi) on this board and I have heard from several sources, including Joe, that these tires are the remainder of the supply from BFG in a 16.5 size, they are not making them any more.

Originally Posted by GPER

Some of the tractor trailers are going to the single drive tires and some of the trailers.

When I was over in London,England probably around '02?-'03? I remember thinking that is was WEIRD to see NO dual wheels... every "lorrie" had the super single thing... so when they started showing up in the States, it just reminded me of that experience. I think they make a LOT of sense, but they have to be $$$$$... (also shifting with the left hand is wacky... and make sure you pull up to the guard station at work on the "correct" side, or they will laugh at you continuously for two weeks.)

Originally Posted by 77goldeneagle

where did you get the rubber inserts? I just got a good deal on a set of HMMWV wheels but they do not have the run flats........and I need the RF's so I can have the dbl beadlock!!!!!!!!!!

When I had one HMMWV wheel with no insert (bought for the cheap without an insert, now the spare), I got one mag runflat from Tawl_Boy on Pirate... I just got the two complete wheels/runflats from 406_YJ on Pirate... I looked around for a little bit, but couldn't find anything local... checked with the guy that I got that spare from, nothing... so just pulled the trigger on some nice and recent gov auction items. (desert tan painted)

Here's another thought... there are PVC inserts that I'm certain you could search out on Pirate...

Another thing to know... the 16.5 variety wheel had different wheel angles for the bead area... I know that is vague, almost as much as some old timer saying "Stay away from the 16.5 wheels, they pop a bead all the time" but those two things are CERTAINLY connected in my experience, so be sure that you get something to stuff between the beads...

Originally Posted by eighty3bronco

only come in a 22.5" rim size

Although these would look great on that truck. almost like racing slicks

I have to say that the idea is intriguing Pete, but I have a hard enough time with the 19.5 wheels on the rear now... for the amount of miles this thing runs, or will run eventually (no comment from the peanut gallery!)... I figure these will last... at least until the next hole in a tire!