Military Tire - Lots of ??'s
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Military Tire - Lots of ??'s
Found this tire here:
store.coker.com/900-16-firestone-military-ndt.html
I have no idea how to read this tire size, but gather that this tire is for a 16" rim.
Any D.O.T. issues? the description says it needs a tube?
How many miles do you think they would last?
Any thoughts on how they would ride?
Would they be safe at 75-80 mph?
I think it's over to the for sale forum for some 16" rims!
store.coker.com/900-16-firestone-military-ndt.html
I have no idea how to read this tire size, but gather that this tire is for a 16" rim.
Any D.O.T. issues? the description says it needs a tube?
How many miles do you think they would last?
Any thoughts on how they would ride?
Would they be safe at 75-80 mph?
I think it's over to the for sale forum for some 16" rims!
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Um.
Is there a specific reason that you're looking at that tire?
Back when they were standard on military vehicles, guys in the Canadian military referred to them as "Widowmakers".
While they might do OK in mud or dirt, they won't be as good as a modern M/T. They're also quite narrow, and they're going to be atrocious in rain, snow, ice...you name it.
Probably not a great choice for a JK.
Is there a specific reason that you're looking at that tire?
Back when they were standard on military vehicles, guys in the Canadian military referred to them as "Widowmakers".
While they might do OK in mud or dirt, they won't be as good as a modern M/T. They're also quite narrow, and they're going to be atrocious in rain, snow, ice...you name it.
Probably not a great choice for a JK.
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Um.
Is there a specific reason that you're looking at that tire?
Back when they were standard on military vehicles, guys in the Canadian military referred to them as "Widowmakers".
While they might do OK in mud or dirt, they won't be as good as a modern M/T. They're also quite narrow, and they're going to be atrocious in rain, snow, ice...you name it.
Probably not a great choice for a JK.
Is there a specific reason that you're looking at that tire?
Back when they were standard on military vehicles, guys in the Canadian military referred to them as "Widowmakers".
While they might do OK in mud or dirt, they won't be as good as a modern M/T. They're also quite narrow, and they're going to be atrocious in rain, snow, ice...you name it.
Probably not a great choice for a JK.
Look at the center of the tread. The solid band is not good or safe for road use.
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tire size
http://store.coker.com/millitary-tires/ found this on the web site that you found the tires on it tells you the size and everything dont think that they are dot approved
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Those tires Are only rated for like 45mph. As a historic or nastalgic mod I think it would be great, but if you plan on making this a daily driver then you need to pic another tire.
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Those are for WWII willys jeeps. they roll like eggs. The tires on the xenon jeep are the groovable BFG Krawler. Those have not been cut though. They are a 37" tire. There was a set on Ebay a while back. However, they are not DOT approved and cost about $400 each.
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Nope, they're not for Willys Jeeps. The 900 16 was for the Dodge military Power Wagons such as the M37, M43, and some of the WC series. They are 35" tall. The 650 16 is for the Jeeps. They are actually GREAT tires as long as you're under 50 MPH....but not because the tires will not hold up to faster speeds. The reason they are dangerous at high speeds is because they have a very small contact patch....AND that contact patch is VERY slick. They just are NOT made for highway use. ESPECIALLY wet highways. They actually make a 750 16 in that same tire....and I'm tempted, but ain't no way. Even if they were safe, they are VERY heavy, AND are tube type tires, so, your TPMS is out the window.
Here are the details. They are not 37s, they are 35s. http://store.coker.com/900-16-firest...itary-ndt.html
Here are the details. They are not 37s, they are 35s. http://store.coker.com/900-16-firest...itary-ndt.html
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No, they are not. Those are BFG Krawlers. BFG has two versions. That one is ment if you want to cut your own grooves into them. Which is generally what comp guys do. But those tires arent custom or anything. But since they have the Red compound, its very soft, and the street would eat them up in a hurry.