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47Firetruck · 02-06-2004, 03:24 PM

Have any of you ran the good year 36" tires the military have on HUMVEES? I've got the 16.5 rims setting around and can get the tires realy, realy cheap. Any comments on these would be great!!

DaHateTank · 02-06-2004, 09:14 PM

You mean Wrangler R/Ts??
(see pic)

I had some 31s on my first '72, and they seemed pretty decent, in the mud... no match for TSLs, tho, IMO.

-Marty

Prerunner1982 · 02-07-2004, 12:37 AM

thats the first gen M/ts.. the biased ply.. the 37" M/Ts are radials.. i like the old style beadlocks better... the damn rubber donut is a PITA to get out..

47Firetruck · 02-07-2004, 02:10 AM

It would be the R/Ts DaHate Tank. We had some on the Humvees when I was in the army. They seemed ok, but we were also a firefighting unit and didn't run around in the field that much. Just looking for opinions. Thanks!!

**MJN** · 02-07-2004, 12:44 PM

I bought four of them for my truck, but haven't got them on yet. They are M/T II, my brother is in the army and says they're nice on the humvees just wear a little different because of the suspensions on them, other than that, they are a nice tire to run.

Mudder · 02-07-2004, 01:03 PM

Guys here at work have been running them on their Rams and like them really well. Theres a place near here selling them.

69k5 · 02-10-2004, 07:13 PM

so how cheap is really cheap?

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-10-2004, 07:28 PM

boyce equipment has them $75 a tire plus $25 shipping anywhere in the US. They are used 60-80% tread, per their web site.

69k5 · 02-10-2004, 08:02 PM

thanks ill have to check em out. im guessing they are about 9" wide

72SWB4X4 · 02-10-2004, 09:11 PM

what lift is needed on the 4x4's to use those tires i currently have no lift and bf goodrich 32's

69k5 · 02-10-2004, 09:30 PM

about 4"

**MJN** · 02-10-2004, 10:04 PM

These tires are 36x12.50x16.5 Good Year Wrangler MT II. I would go to a 6" lift with anything over a 35" tire, I've got 35's on my '72 Blazer and they rub a little when off road and at full flex.

72SWB4X4 · 02-10-2004, 11:57 PM

i am really leaning toward a 4 inch skyjacker

Destructo · 02-11-2004, 12:51 AM

You'll have to do some trimming for sure with a 4" lift and those tires. I'd go with 6" for the 36 inch tires, it would work much better and you would only need minimal trimming if any.

**chevy71super** · 02-11-2004, 02:06 AM

I had a set of Goodyear Wrangler RT's on a CJ5 back in 1975. Same basic tread design as the Humvee tires. At the time they were the best all around tire out there. Good on the street and good in the mud and good in snow. Broncos and Landcruisers had to chain up to keep up with that 304 powered CJ!

47Firetruck · 02-11-2004, 02:53 AM

69K5

I picked up mine for $25 each. They have about 60% or better left. It was through a tire guy I know back home. I already had the rims given to me a few years ago and he mounted them for free. I don't know if he can get any more, seems like they only had about 6. I'll check into it when I get state side next week.

69k5 · 02-11-2004, 02:59 PM

47firetruck

if you dont mind that'll be great. id be intrested if he had anymore. i already have some rims as well. any tread is better than what i have now. and at that price cant complain.

thanks

69k5

47Firetruck · 02-12-2004, 01:47 AM

69K5

No problem, it will be Sat or Mon before I get back that way. I will check though.

02-06-2004, 03:24 PM	#1
47Firetruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, KS Posts: 15	Military 36" tires Have any of you ran the good year 36" tires the military have on HUMVEES? I've got the 16.5 rims setting around and can get the tires realy, realy cheap. Any comments on these would be great!!

02-06-2004, 09:14 PM	#2
DaHateTank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 119	You mean Wrangler R/Ts?? (see pic) I had some 31s on my first '72, and they seemed pretty decent, in the mud... no match for TSLs, tho, IMO. -Marty Attached Images

02-07-2004, 12:37 AM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	thats the first gen M/ts.. the biased ply.. the 37" M/Ts are radials.. i like the old style beadlocks better... the damn rubber donut is a PITA to get out.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-07-2004, 12:44 PM	#5
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,052	I bought four of them for my truck, but haven't got them on yet. They are M/T II, my brother is in the army and says they're nice on the humvees just wear a little different because of the suspensions on them, other than that, they are a nice tire to run. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

02-10-2004, 07:28 PM	#8
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	boyce equipment has them $75 a tire plus $25 shipping anywhere in the US. They are used 60-80% tread, per their web site. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-07-2004, 02:10 AM	#4
47Firetruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, KS Posts: 15	It would be the R/Ts DaHate Tank. We had some on the Humvees when I was in the army. They seemed ok, but we were also a firefighting unit and didn't run around in the field that much. Just looking for opinions. Thanks!!

02-07-2004, 01:03 PM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Guys here at work have been running them on their Rams and like them really well. Theres a place near here selling them.

02-10-2004, 07:13 PM	#7
69k5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Monroe, La 71202 Posts: 317	so how cheap is really cheap?

02-10-2004, 08:02 PM	#9
69k5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Monroe, La 71202 Posts: 317	thanks ill have to check em out. im guessing they are about 9" wide

02-10-2004, 09:11 PM	#10
72SWB4X4 Florida Key's Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 143	lift what lift is needed on the 4x4's to use those tires i currently have no lift and bf goodrich 32's __________________ Craig Wood 1972 SWB Chevy Cheyenne 4X4 Restored stock except 454 (481 cu. in. now) most options Available pictures of my truck http://myoldtruck.com/gallery/browse...500&userid=528 Come to florida and visit www.Paradisewatersports.com

02-10-2004, 09:30 PM	#11
69k5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Monroe, La 71202 Posts: 317	about 4"

02-10-2004, 10:04 PM	#12
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,052	These tires are 36x12.50x16.5 Good Year Wrangler MT II. I would go to a 6" lift with anything over a 35" tire, I've got 35's on my '72 Blazer and they rub a little when off road and at full flex.

02-10-2004, 11:57 PM	#13
72SWB4X4 Florida Key's Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 143	lift i am really leaning toward a 4 inch skyjacker __________________ Craig Wood 1972 SWB Chevy Cheyenne 4X4 Restored stock except 454 (481 cu. in. now) most options Available pictures of my truck http://myoldtruck.com/gallery/browse...500&userid=528 Come to florida and visit www.Paradisewatersports.com

02-11-2004, 12:51 AM	#14
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	You'll have to do some trimming for sure with a 4" lift and those tires. I'd go with 6" for the 36 inch tires, it would work much better and you would only need minimal trimming if any. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

02-11-2004, 02:06 AM	#15
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	I had a set of Goodyear Wrangler RT's on a CJ5 back in 1975. Same basic tread design as the Humvee tires. At the time they were the best all around tire out there. Good on the street and good in the mud and good in snow. Broncos and Landcruisers had to chain up to keep up with that 304 powered CJ!



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02-11-2004, 02:53 AM	#16
47Firetruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, KS Posts: 15	69K5 I picked up mine for $25 each. They have about 60% or better left. It was through a tire guy I know back home. I already had the rims given to me a few years ago and he mounted them for free. I don't know if he can get any more, seems like they only had about 6. I'll check into it when I get state side next week.

02-11-2004, 02:59 PM	#17
69k5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Monroe, La 71202 Posts: 317	47firetruck if you dont mind that'll be great. id be intrested if he had anymore. i already have some rims as well. any tread is better than what i have now. and at that price cant complain. thanks 69k5

02-12-2004, 01:47 AM	#18
47Firetruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, KS Posts: 15	69K5 No problem, it will be Sat or Mon before I get back that way. I will check though.

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