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Jul 9, 2017 | 10:32 PM

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Coleton_henry

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Mine were changed to a 16" Steelies and they clear everything fine

285-75-16 tires

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Jul 9, 2017 | 11:10 PM

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77&79F250

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I was quite happy when I got the blue truck and it had 16.5's with brand new 35x12.50x16.5's BGF AT's. And then I found another set of the same tires that were slightly used, for 30 each. SCORE. I'm still running the 1st set...

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Jul 10, 2017 | 06:23 AM

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somethingclever

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Not jackmans, factory d44 hubs, 16.5's in military radials are 200 ea. in US and weigh a ton killing deceleration , steering response, and acceleration.

Jul 10, 2017 | 09:10 AM

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scott79

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Probably a dana 44HD axle BUT it could be LP dana 60...? Anyways, grab those lockouts, those are the ford factory original spicer's. Cleaned up, they bring $200-400 on evilbay!

Jul 10, 2017 | 09:46 AM

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77&79F250

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I found them cheaper. https://tulsa.craigslist.org/wto/6169418566.html

And they are only about 80 lbs a piece......but the Baja's are nice on a polished up set of old school slotted mags.

Jul 10, 2017 | 10:35 AM

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somethingclever

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I like old school slots and M/T's as much as the next guy....however

$750/4 = 187.50 ea.

Shipping to my house - another 75/tire...call it $262.50 ea.

Wt: military wranglers 85 lbs ea. for radials last i looked
BFG's in 37x12.50x17 weigh about 72

That is 15% heavier...aka..alot.

Jul 10, 2017 | 10:49 AM

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77&79F250

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Notice I said "About", I was guessing the weight and that is tire ONLY. I agree HEAVY tire.

I am lucky I can drive there and pick the ones I want.

In PA Kublo's Military Surplus

https://www.easternsurplus.net/PartsList/203/Tires

Closer to you? BergTires.com Home Page - Thousands of Used Tires - Military, Industrial, Large Truck, Heavy Equipment

Jul 10, 2017 | 11:48 AM

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JakeHan

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I guess "desirable" is eye of the beholder - if it is actually a 60. I didn't realize they used the big lockouts on the old 8-lug 44's. I'd think any 60 is better than any 44, and even 44's aren't exactly cheap and easy anymore (once the bullnose guys figured out they could de-Ibeam their 250's with them

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Jul 10, 2017 | 12:02 PM

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somethingclever

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 77&79F250

Rich,

Appreciate the google homework. However for me, there is no value in military surplus tires.

The penalties outweigh the slightly cheaper price.

BTW - the extra hp and brake upgrades needed to get the same performance for your truck with military surplus vs buying a nice modern street truck tire cost WAY more than the difference in tire price.