Anyone run the military 37x12.5r16.5 rim/tire
#16
09-13-2014, 07:38 PM
I just looked at some BFG Baja 37" military tires. The tread on them is noticeably wider than the Goodyear MTs I have, though both are sized as 12.5" wide. I do suspect I will rub with the BFG tread. How bad, I don't know. I will have to test fit some after I put on the RSK and SD springs.
#17
09-13-2014, 08:12 PM
Posting Guru
37x12.5x16.5 Used Hummer tires on a cheap set of steelies I had around. Had to trim the bumper a lil and they just barely rubbed the spring at full lock.
Stock height with just an Add-A-Leaf in the front.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/905530...57638363139274
Diesel Rod
Stock height with just an Add-A-Leaf in the front.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/905530...57638363139274
Diesel Rod
#18
09-14-2014, 06:29 AM
Fleet Owner
My son in law put a set on a chev truck and I borrowed it from him to haul a couple of motors. I noticed the only thing he checked was the air in the rt. frnt tire. I got about a 1/2 mile from my destination and the truck started drifting to the culvert, nothing I did made a difference, wound up hitting the culvert at 4+ MPH, totaled the truck due to engine coming threw the cab. cops measured the grass from start to impact was 160 ft. Cause of accident was defective USED MILITARY HUMVEE TIRES, my son in law paid for that one. Don't even use them if your going to go on the street(maybe off road use only) MILITARY TIRES ARE NOT APPROVED FOR THE STREET, YOU WILL GET A TICKET FOR THEM. I got lucky had seat belt on.
Sounds like you need to lean how to drive, just like all those idiots with the Explorers "blow outs"
To the OP. I had a set on one of my trucks when I bought it. i HATED them. I would get stuck everywhere and constantly need 4wd. I GAVE them away and bought a 1/2 worn down set of M/T MTZs. Haven't used 4wd since
#19
01-03-2015, 07:28 PM
Perhaps the issue was they were the old bias 36" tires and were very old.
The newer Goodyear MTs are great tires for the street and wear like iron. The load rating and sidewall thickness is awesome.
The MTRs and Bajas are fantastic bargains on the used market. Like any other used tire they should be inspected and sound.
I think many folks put the HMMV tires on wheels that are too wide. The HMMV wheels are only 8.25 wide and bead locked. To put these on a 12" wheel with no safety bead is not wise. Keep the air above 30 PSI and on a suitable wheel and any of these tires are great.
The newer Goodyear MTs are great tires for the street and wear like iron. The load rating and sidewall thickness is awesome.
The MTRs and Bajas are fantastic bargains on the used market. Like any other used tire they should be inspected and sound.
I think many folks put the HMMV tires on wheels that are too wide. The HMMV wheels are only 8.25 wide and bead locked. To put these on a 12" wheel with no safety bead is not wise. Keep the air above 30 PSI and on a suitable wheel and any of these tires are great.
#20
01-03-2015, 07:46 PM
#21
01-03-2015, 07:58 PM
I agree with you IF the pressure is kept up. These pretty much depend on air to hold them in place without beadlocks.
Heavy duty trucks have ran 16.5s forever with no troubles. The safety bead to me isn't an issue unless tires are leaky.
As soon as my wheels are blasted and painted MTRs are going on my truck. The weather isn't cooperating.
Heavy duty trucks have ran 16.5s forever with no troubles. The safety bead to me isn't an issue unless tires are leaky.
As soon as my wheels are blasted and painted MTRs are going on my truck. The weather isn't cooperating.
#22
01-05-2015, 02:30 AM
Postmaster
I realize this is a bit late, but the tires we run now are E-rated, since the M1151 is uparmored, and just about as heavy as my dually. Blow outs are common with them though. Just about every spare tire I've seen is just shredded junks of rubber. HWY speeds are no more than 55MPH, could be the gearing, but I've taken a HMMWV past 55 with no problems. IIRC, most of the tires we have are all re-treads here. I would be hesitant to buy them to use for on the road.
I don't understand why you would want them on your truck unless you were using them as an off-road tire only, and even then, they aren't that great for that, even with 4hi locked in.
I don't understand why you would want them on your truck unless you were using them as an off-road tire only, and even then, they aren't that great for that, even with 4hi locked in.
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01-06-2015, 08:54 AM
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01-06-2015, 09:27 AM
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