RE: Do You Know The Answer? Replacing Split-Rims w/ 15-22.5
I would guess a 5 ton due to the 22.5's having 10 lugs..... yes you can install military type 20" split rims or the "combat" type wheel. Im sure some one here has some. M1075 is a great guy to deal with and he has some "combat" rims for the 5 ton.
First thing you need to do is go recheck the tire size you currently have. A 22.5" is a tubeless tire and would be on a single piece rim. Split rims come in 20" and 22" dimentions, and hope its not a 22" as I haven't seen those in eons.
It is hard to see the rims on the green one as the angle is too steep to get a good look, but from what I can tell those look to be dayton style rims, and look to be tubeless 22.5" which would be a single piece rim. If I could get a better look I might be able to be of more help.
Steve
You are quite likely correct about the rim. It is indeed a 22.5" diameter (at least based upon the tire dimensions - see photo of tire on the rig).
Unfortunately I am in CA and the truck is in NY (stored at a friend's home). When I bought and moved it, it was in the middle of winter - and I ended up becoming sick as a dog. Which led to my leaving on short notice.
My friend is not too knowledgeable about medium-duty trucks, so it becomes hit or miss on getting info. I do plan on going back for a week or two real soon, and plan on outfitting for proper use (license, registration, new tires, etc.).
Maybe it is only because I do not understand this type of rim design (Dayton) that it caused me to believe it was a split-rim. Honestly, it appears as if the center part (black) is separate from the outer part (green). Maybe they were painted this way for effect or show, but it certainly threw me offtrack.
I think you have given me the correct information. I'm going to ask my friend to take a good look at them this weekend, while I track down a set of tires to purchase (the tires are suffering from checking and cracking - too old to be trusted).
Thanks for the reply, and I'll let you know the outcome asap.
You may not have the correct tire and wheel combo, could be dangerous! Your tires do say 15-22.5 but your wheels may be 22" if they are two piece rims. A very dangerous combination. Accuride makes a lot of truck wheels and has a good website and catalog. If you keep the 15-22.5 size tires you will need a wheel 11.75" or 12.25" wide. From the little I can see they do look like Dayton rims.A big truck junk/parts yard should be able to help you, even with tires. Send your friend some pictures out of the catalog. What part of NY is the truck in?
DoD Wouldn't Use Such A Dangerous Combination, Right?
I am willing to wager that the rims are indeed single-piece units. The truck is pretty much original, and I doubt the volunteer company that got this rig would have spent the money to do anything with the tires and wheels.
Actually, GSA took control of the rig, then tried to find a user for it. The fire company claimed that it needed repairs that they could not afford - and returned it to GSA. They, in turn, put it up for auction.
When I picked up the truck (sight unseen - in person), it took us all of fifteen minutes to fire it up - in the dead of winter, at below-freezing temps. No smoke, no knocking, no nothing.
Save for a bent tie-rod, this rig is as close to new as you can get (under 12K original miles). As well, the tires may be one of those original parts on it. I had it moved to NY in anticipation of bringing it back to L.A. However, the GSA messed up the Title, and that was a setback - along with fuel prices in the stratosphere.
Finally, the Title is sorted out and I am going to try to get this thing registered. Save for the misc. bits and pieces I am almost ready to put it on the highway. Which is why I am so interested in tires for this rig. The tires may be fine for playing off-road, but I need tires for a real roadtrip.
As I said, we'll get the details on those rims this weekend. Then we'll know the rest of the story...
As for its location, it is in Broome County (Southern Tier/ north of Binghamton).
I've enclosed another picture that may help you experts tell me these rims are what I needed - and already had all along...
Those wheels shouldnt be a problem. They are on thousands of heavy trucks now. Just take it to any heavy tire shop and they will take care of it. There is a good tire place on Conklin Ave in Binghamton. Nearby in Broome County . I work in Broome Cty. P.M. me if you need me to do anything for you. I live only half hour away. P. M. me if you want help .
Do You Know The Answer? Replacing Split-Rims w/ 15-22.5's
