stalker

I could use some sage advise and knowledge regarding wheels for my M43. I set out to upgrade my newly aquired family member by purchasing a set of slightly used 39.5 inch super swamper radial tires, which should fit snug under the truck. I have run into a frustrating snag. I can not find a set of cheap 16x10 inch steel wheels to have the centers cut and correct patteren welded in. If I purchase new wheels ($250 set) and fabrication work for the centers ($500), I would have about $750 into the wheels and run the risk of an out-of-round wheel. I can purchase a custom set from Stockton Wheel for about $1000.
I am trying to put as large of a tire as I can without chopping into or lifting this truck. Please help with any info on wheels and tires for these wonderful old trucks. Thanks in advance. Tim
PS- I am open to suggestions regarding any larger tire and wheel setups.

m376x6

39.5" shouldn't be too tall. I have had 42.4" 9.00-20 Firestones on my 4x4 and they ran great. I now have 11.00-16 Michelins on both the 4X4 and the M37 6X6 and they are right 38.5 inches tall. There are tubless 16 inch wheels available for around 140 apiece but getting hold of the fellow who makes these is difficult. The wheels are not 10 inches wide though. I have a set I'll see if I can post a pic.

Regards,
M376X6

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NCmountainman

Hey m376x6, you mentioned that there are tubless 16 inch wheels available for around 140 apiece; give me some advice on how to make contact with the fellow who makes these.

Thanks, Ed

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MVPA #31853
1942 CHEV G506
1951 M37 G741
1975 Power Wagon
1983 Jeep CJ-7

gimpyrobb

Marsh had the best price when some 715zoners were looking.

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NCmountainman

JUST PLAIN OLD WHEELS! Anyone know of civilian truck wheels that will fit the M37 correctly, like with proper offset?? I would like to mount LT315-75R16 radials.

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Ed Bennett
MVPA #31853
1942 CHEV G506
1951 M37 G741
1975 Power Wagon
1983 Jeep CJ-7

gimpyrobb

Well, I don't know what plain old wheels are, but marsh makes them to your specs for under 150.

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NCmountainman

How do you contact Marsh?

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Ed Bennett
MVPA #31853
1942 CHEV G506
1951 M37 G741
1975 Power Wagon
1983 Jeep CJ-7

FMJ

http://www.rockcrawler-mrt.com/

Has anyone had wheels for a Deuce made by these guys?

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