civi tires for mutt
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civi tires for mutt
Hey all,
Just bought a m151a1 (67)
I'm going to be putting on some civi tires.
I want something that still says military , just not NDT or NDCC.
Any thoughts?
Will have 3 mutts in the yard by Saturday! I'm going to need a bigger kennel soon!
Just bought a m151a1 (67)
I'm going to be putting on some civi tires.
I want something that still says military , just not NDT or NDCC.
Any thoughts?
Will have 3 mutts in the yard by Saturday! I'm going to need a bigger kennel soon!
1967 M-35-a2-D SOLD
1973 M151A2
M151 A1-SOLD
196? franken MUTT
M1oo trailer-sold
1963 M151-sold
1968 M416 trailer
1988 998 Humvee-4 man
1994 998 Humvee-up armored
1973 M151A2
M151 A1-SOLD
196? franken MUTT
M1oo trailer-sold
1963 M151-sold
1968 M416 trailer
1988 998 Humvee-4 man
1994 998 Humvee-up armored
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Re: civi tires for mutt
This is Hill Billys old truck, If your out there its going to get a total restoration!
Ill be posting pics of this resto here and on steel soldiers!
Ill be posting pics of this resto here and on steel soldiers!
1967 M-35-a2-D SOLD
1973 M151A2
M151 A1-SOLD
196? franken MUTT
M1oo trailer-sold
1963 M151-sold
1968 M416 trailer
1988 998 Humvee-4 man
1994 998 Humvee-up armored
1973 M151A2
M151 A1-SOLD
196? franken MUTT
M1oo trailer-sold
1963 M151-sold
1968 M416 trailer
1988 998 Humvee-4 man
1994 998 Humvee-up armored
Re: civi tires for mutt
Kind of need to know what you are looking for in a tire. you want military but you don't want the military tire. First thing that comes to mind is bias ply Super Swampers. You can get them in a size that will fit and they are an aggressive tread.Lindsay36551 wrote:Hey all,
Just bought a m151a1 (67)
I'm going to be putting on some civi tires.
I want something that still says military , just not NDT or NDCC.
Any thoughts?
Will have 3 mutts in the yard by Saturday! I'm going to need a bigger kennel soon!
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: civi tires for mutt
ok, more like Horst's tires in Europe.
I don't want old style mud and snow truck tires or superswampers!
I don't want old style mud and snow truck tires or superswampers!
1967 M-35-a2-D SOLD
1973 M151A2
M151 A1-SOLD
196? franken MUTT
M1oo trailer-sold
1963 M151-sold
1968 M416 trailer
1988 998 Humvee-4 man
1994 998 Humvee-up armored
1973 M151A2
M151 A1-SOLD
196? franken MUTT
M1oo trailer-sold
1963 M151-sold
1968 M416 trailer
1988 998 Humvee-4 man
1994 998 Humvee-up armored
Re: civi tires for mutt
nah, you might mix up things. I am running NDMS tires, nothing I recommend to do. They are pretty much useless and I am looking forward for them to wear out. Will unfortunately take a few more years. Michel Walter is running nice civy tires on his 151.
Horst
1972 USMC M151A2 w/ROPS (ex Barstow) and M416
1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga
1972 USMC M151A2 w/ROPS (ex Barstow) and M416
1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga
Re: civi tires for mutt
I put a set of Dayton Timberline M/T on my 151 almost 15 years ago. 215/85r16 best I remember. I don't think they still make this size in the Timberline, but a quick search shows Goodyear Duratrac and Firestone Destination M/T in it. This is the closest size to the 7.00x16 I believe.
They ride so much smoother and less squirrelly than the NDCC that were on my Mutt before.
They ride so much smoother and less squirrelly than the NDCC that were on my Mutt before.
Re: civi tires for mutt
I would just go to Tire rack.com and look at all the tires they have in 215R85-16, Then pick the tread pattern you like. Any modern radial will be light years better than the NDCC's. I had to go to town in the rain while in Virginia, 20 miles on winding paved mountain roads and it was NOT a pleasant ride on the military tires.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: civi tires for mutt
Been riding on a set of Cooper Discovery LT 215 85 R16 for probably 15 years.
While they arent correct looking they are quieter and give a much better ride.
Not as squirrely as ndcc tires on my other A2.
Fil Bonica
While they arent correct looking they are quieter and give a much better ride.
Not as squirrely as ndcc tires on my other A2.
Fil Bonica
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Re: civi tires for mutt
Thanks guys!
This has helped out a lot!
Are you still running tubes? can you run a radial tire with a tube?
Best regards
Lindsay
This has helped out a lot!
Are you still running tubes? can you run a radial tire with a tube?
Best regards
Lindsay
1967 M-35-a2-D SOLD
1973 M151A2
M151 A1-SOLD
196? franken MUTT
M1oo trailer-sold
1963 M151-sold
1968 M416 trailer
1988 998 Humvee-4 man
1994 998 Humvee-up armored
1973 M151A2
M151 A1-SOLD
196? franken MUTT
M1oo trailer-sold
1963 M151-sold
1968 M416 trailer
1988 998 Humvee-4 man
1994 998 Humvee-up armored
Re: civi tires for mutt
Most of those running civi tires are running tubeless. Just clean up the inside of the rims good and give them a good coat of epoxy paint. Make sure it is fully cured before installing tires or you might have bead removal issues later down the road. If you decide to run tubes you need special tubes for radials and they are NOT cheap.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone