40" military tires

[Prerunner1982]

my wrecker ran the same tires, they are better than the old style....i have seen a m35 blow a tire at highway speeds, i was right behind it,... not any worse than a semi... just throws alot of melted rubber, and eventually throws the tube and liner out...

[k5mike]

these tires are the same ones that the Marine Corps uses on our 6X6 Light Armored Vehicles........awsome tire........the work very well...good luck

Originally Posted by GMC71k20

sorry for being a post whore but i need answers before i possibly send a money order out this weekend. the tires are 40"x12.5"/20r. they are military take offs. does anyone know anything about these tires? can i run them on the street? anyone know where i can find info on them? can i run these on some 8 lug 20x10 like these

[ryanroo]

GMC71,
I am located in SW iowa. im looking for 850 out of the tires and about 950 with the rims. Thanks
ryan

[GMC71k20]

shipping might kill the deal, thanks for the offer though, post some pics of that truck sometime soon

[1969 GMC]

hey bob, i got the pic of your truck, man is that thing sweet. should look *****in with those 40's on it.

[GMC71k20]

thanks. i was wondering today i you got those today. if i can get my online banking to work, i should be able to buy the steering and brake parts so i can finally get the lift on.

[Canadian694x4]

Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

hey bob, i got the pic of your truck, man is that thing sweet. should look *****in with those 40's on it.

New Pics? I wanna see 'em too

[CrazyCooter]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

I have 39 inch mickeys on my truck, and they have only rubbed once and it was the droop side of the axle that did. my only lift is skyjacker all spring 8 inch, paired with rotted and mashed body bushings. i know they aren't 40 inches but they measure around 38 3/4 ish. it was no trailer queen before i started taking it apart.

If you are looking for tires i would sell you my 39-15/16.5 mickeys... only have like 2500 street miles on them and about 15 dirt. they are in great shape.
Ryan

That's funny, Im have a 8" spring lift and 35's. Rubs almost any time I twist it offroad. And that is with the swaybar still hooked up!

[barraza]

These are michelin 11.00x16 XL's with 4in lift. Very slight trimming on lower front of fender. Believe it or not, they dont rub, but the 16x6 in rims really keep them tucked in when turning and crossed up. Also the skyjacker springs are stupid stiff. They are 38 inches tall.

[GMC71k20]

were those take offs? man im glad you posted. where did you find those? the only ones i found in those size were going for alot of money on ebay.

[barraza]

GMC71k20
Yeah, they were take offs, I paid 200 for five at about 50%. The guy I got them from was from GA. He had more but most had some bead damage and would have needed tubes to hold air. I wish I would have got the ones with more tread and just used the tubes. They howl on pavement like any mud tire of course. They are amazingly true and well made, none required more than 5oz to balance. Bad news is that supplies seem to have dried up. They are very popular among the dodge power wagon restorers, the size would roughly be equivalent to a 39x10.50 - 16. I would stay away from the 20 inch sizes, they would be even heavier than the 16's - mine have 4500# per tire load ratings and probably weigh over 100 lbs. ea.

[Canadian694x4]

barraza, Sweet Rig man!

[GMC71k20]

hey brian, ill post the pic when i go home for the weekend. im gonna stay away from the 40's, the guy selling them doesnt seem to know anything about dealing with customers. most i can get out of him is a one word answer.

[Canadian694x4]

Originally Posted by GMC71k20

hey brian, ill post the pic when i go home for the weekend.

Sweet. Sounds Good Man...when ya can...

[GMC71k20]

heres the pic, im hoping to do the lift tomoro. have to wait and see.

[Canadian694x4]

Thanks for Posting that Pic GMC71k20! Can't wait to see what you end up doin for Rims and tires...