14/20's on stock rims??? - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

illtemper · 08-03-2008, 12:06

I know there was a post here somewhere about someone putting 14.00 20's or something on stock 5 ton rims. can't seem to find it,any thoughts. I'm looking to single my m52a2 but the 52's are just too big. lookin at 14's or 395/85's. will either one fit on a stock rim or is that too silly? I've searched ,but most are 52's or combat rims. any help's much appreciated.

Westech · 08-03-2008, 12:09

NO WAY! your going to kill someone if you try to stuff that tire on that rim.

M1075 · 08-03-2008, 13:20

Yes, it can be done on stock 5 ton rims. Guys are doing it on deuce rims, and 5 ton rims are wider.

Westech · 08-03-2008, 13:33

well there asking for it! the tire looks like a balloon with 12.5 x 20 xl's on it and there just a little wider then a 11:00 NDT. And I would like to see some fool stick a 14:00 on a deuce rim and head across country like I have done many times, and see how long that tire lasts. the safe, right thing to do is to get a set of combat rims.

jasonjc · 08-03-2008, 14:29

He's asking about 5 ton rims. And by the way 12.50R20xl fit and look fine on the deuce rims. No balloning at all.

M1075 · 08-03-2008, 15:25

Westy, are you confusing the deuce and 5 ton rims here? I think the 5 ton stock rim is 2" wider. It can ammodate the larger tires no problem. Here is a picture of Goodyear AT-2A 14R20 on stock 5 ton rims on a M52A2. The offset and tracking front to rear is a little goofy looking. It will work, but as cheap as rims are, I would go with some made to run as singles. I have plenty if anyone needs any.

Offroadfabworks · 08-03-2008, 15:29

M1075 pm me a price on some combat wheels or what you have for the 5 ton. we are looking to single out 2 trucks so i would be interested in 14 wheels as to have 2 spares. Thanks

gringeltaube · 08-03-2008, 17:23

M1075, are there different versions of those M52 wheels (besides the bridge trucks)?
The ones I had were all only 7.5" wide, same as M35s.

As far as I know only the newer series came with 20x10"rims. Don't know about the old 5tons that came singled on 14.00-20 NDCC???? Anyone can clear this?

G.

illtemper · 08-03-2008, 18:43

m1075..interested in some rims,but so far they have been cost prohibitive. with tires and rims a couple grand seems to be the going rate,and not in my " budget " at the moment. was just thinking maybe I could get by with just the tires for now,till I can come up with rims. let me know what you want for rims, although shipping might be the prob.

great info here , thanks for the replies.

thanx...Jon

M1075 · 08-03-2008, 19:20

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Originally Posted by gringeltaube

M1075, are there different versions of those M52 wheels (besides the bridge trucks)?
The ones I had were all only 7.5" wide, same as M35s.

As far as I know only the newer series came with 20x10"rims. Don't know about the old 5tons that came singled on 14.00-20 NDCC???? Anyone can clear this?

G.

I have never measured them.

I just remember some Titan literature indicating a difference in width. I do know the 14s will fit on them though.