37" Humvee tires on stock 75 hiboy?
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03-04-2011, 07:19 PM
37" Humvee tires on stock 75 hiboy?
Absolutely! Confirmed fit, other than slight reduction in turning to the right.
Just picked up a set of 5 Humvee 37 x 12.50 x 16.5 tires for $350.00. The truck is a completely stock height 1975 Hiboy, but it does have a set of overloads in the rear (not as add a leaf in the spring stack, its on the top, so no lift gained). These tires are on aluminum 10" wheels, but if I was buying wheels for this I would say narrow is better. The Sidewall is so stiff the tire shop had to use 2 cheetah tanks at the same time just to get the bead set. I wasn't even able to get the bead set using starting fluid and an open flame.
One very minor issue is the steering control valve. The tire rubs, but I adjusted the steering limit to avoid contact. I would like to relocate the valve to gain some turning radius, if possible, so I would appreciate being pointed in the right direction if this has been covered elsewhere.
I just wanted to put it down somewhere in case anyone else decides to go with the same setup. And yes, it looks tough as hell.
Just picked up a set of 5 Humvee 37 x 12.50 x 16.5 tires for $350.00. The truck is a completely stock height 1975 Hiboy, but it does have a set of overloads in the rear (not as add a leaf in the spring stack, its on the top, so no lift gained). These tires are on aluminum 10" wheels, but if I was buying wheels for this I would say narrow is better. The Sidewall is so stiff the tire shop had to use 2 cheetah tanks at the same time just to get the bead set. I wasn't even able to get the bead set using starting fluid and an open flame.
One very minor issue is the steering control valve. The tire rubs, but I adjusted the steering limit to avoid contact. I would like to relocate the valve to gain some turning radius, if possible, so I would appreciate being pointed in the right direction if this has been covered elsewhere.
I just wanted to put it down somewhere in case anyone else decides to go with the same setup. And yes, it looks tough as hell.
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03-05-2011, 08:04 PM
I've had mine on for about 500 mi now and have to say I like them. They are better suited for an 8" wheel. 10's are a bit wide for these even though they are 12.50's. If you measure you might see you lost some height stretching them to fit wide wheels. So far I haven't balanced mine yet and can't even really tell...they are smooth. Overall for the price and the way they go I like them.
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