Deuce with single rear wheels - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

niferous · 07-30-2009, 15:39

I'm in the process of bidding on a deuce that has single wheels in the back. Does it affect drivability to go around like this? I included a picture from the auction for reference.

gimpyrobb · 07-30-2009, 15:43

Yes, it drives better.

Jones · 07-30-2009, 15:52

Those look like bigger tires than the stock 9.00X20s; maybe 11.00X20s. I can't tell from the pictures but do the front tires match the rears?
That's often a sure sign that it was singled out by the military.
Either way it should make it more streetable since you've got less tread on the ground and that'll give you less tire scrub when turning and easier steering.

In rough or muddy terrain you may want to go back to duals in the rear but if it was me, I'd look for another four wheels and four more tires of the same size and tread pattern, instead of dropping back to 9.00X20s. Far better tread pattern than the NDCC.

niferous · 07-30-2009, 15:55

Yes the front match. As I remember these were the tires that came on the LMTVs when I was in. At least the tread pattern is the same. It looks like a really good Deuce and the description says it starts and runs. Here is a picture of the front. Best part is it's only a 3 hour drive from my house.

gimpyrobb · 07-30-2009, 15:55

The singles have better traction for offroad. Its the load carrying cabability that duals is/are good for. I agree the XL tread tires are way better than ndt.

drgreg · 07-30-2009, 15:57

The hubs have been flipped for operation of singles. To add duals you would have to change the hubs.

gimpyrobb · 07-30-2009, 16:00

You wouldn't HAVE to, but should. I think the 395s are stock on the lmtv/fmtv trucks. Those look like 1100r20s.

Barrman · 07-30-2009, 16:01

I was looking at that truck online this morning. Yes, it is ok to drive. Matter of fact, I just changed my M35A2 to those exact tires a week or so ago. Drives better, turns better and just "feels" better going down the road if that makes sense.

drgreg · 07-30-2009, 16:09

Gimpy you've got some splaining to do, (said with a cuban accent) if the hubs are "flipped", as in the picture, would the tires when dualled be way too wide?

gimpyrobb · 07-30-2009, 16:15

Yes they would stick out, but you don't HAVE to flip the hubs to dual it.