Dual 1600x20's on a Bridge Truck? Possible? - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

Andydieselpower · 02-26-2008, 17:00

We just heard we can obtain a yearly $150 overwidth permit for our M812. We were told before you had to apply for a permit each time you moved the truck which is why we were going to slim the truck down.

My questions are-
Can you put dual 1600x20's on a M812, the truck already has spacers.

Can you use the existing wheels that hold the 1400x20's to install 1600x20's?

I think this would look really neat on this truck and I have a good source for 1600x20 tires.

Any thoughts?
Andy

deloit · 02-26-2008, 17:08

Well I'm putting single 1600x20's on my M139. Price was to high for 1400x20's

Andydieselpower · 02-26-2008, 17:15

Finding a good deal on the 1400's seems hard especially in radial plus the tread selection in radials for the 1400's seem pretty lame. I like the look of the beefy Michilin 1600's lug pattern. We are going to single out one of our M818 tractors with the 1600's so I'd like a different look with this truck. Plus I'd like the increased road speed of the 1600's.

Do the 1600's fit on the 1400x20 wheels?

M1075 · 02-26-2008, 17:50

Yes, I think it can be done. I have posted a pic before of an older M139 style bridge truck with dual 1600R20 Michelin XLs. I'll see if I can find it.

M1075 · 02-26-2008, 17:53

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.p...ge+truck+duals

tcody · 02-26-2008, 17:55

Well, not a M139 but is this what you are shootin for?

M1075 · 02-26-2008, 18:11

Cool looking truck! Got any more pics, maybe of the trailer too?

You could always let USA6x6 pimp your ride.

derby · 02-26-2008, 21:06

I would be very cautious in using that setup on the highway.I don't know what the clearance between the two rear duals would be.It could cause them to rub together and blow out a sidewall.The Ford truck from usa6x6 should NEVER be driven on the road.... Sometimes good looks and kool can over rule COMMON SENSE and SAFETY

gimpyrobb · 02-26-2008, 21:13

Don't worry Derby, if usa 6xsucks built it, it will not go anywhere.

Andydieselpower · 02-27-2008, 09:14

Thanks for the pics. How much wider are the 1600's from the 1400's? I guess I could install a small spacer between the wheels if needed. I want the dual spacing to look correct not like the USA 6x6 superduty.

I figure with 8 1600's on the back at approx 14,500lb capacity each you have around 116,000lbs capacity on the rear... I don't think the tires are going to be the weakest link.

Do the 1600's fit on the 1400 rim on my truck?

Andy