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99% of 5 tons with singles are running the rims flipped, not the hubs. The rims used with singles are not dished out like those for dual applications. For the M939 series, the offset of the rim is designed such that the front and rear tires track when the rim is flipped and the hubs remain the...
Re: RE: Re: RE: HEMMTT Whells on a M123/M125 10 ton truck
No, the HEMTT and PLS rims are not compatible.
Aside from the bolt pattern, you also need to be concerned with the hub size. The M915 series trucks have 24" rims with the same bolt pattern as the 20" HEMTT rims. However, the 20"...
RE: Re: RE: Rear Hub flip M123/M125 10 ton truck
I'm not sure you would need the hub flip. To single out a 5 ton, you just flip the rims, not the hubs. A similar arrangement might be possible with a 10 ton. See you other post re: PLS rims.
RE: Re: RE: HEMMTT Whells on a M123/M125 10 ton truck
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The PLS rims are from the M1074/M1075. They have the larger pilot hole and bolt pattern that probably matches your truck and the M911. I have found that HEMTTs, M915s and 5 tons have the smaller bolt pattern and smaller pilot hole...
I got some at Tractor Supply for about $1.50 each. They might need to be shortened a little, but you do that on a chop saw or probably even grind them down.
I know 17.5R25 is an oddball size, but does anyone have a source for them? I have seen new ones listed for over $1000, so I was hoping to find some used ones or surplus. Your are welcome to send me a PM with any details. Thanks in advance.
Alot of the HEMTT cabs have been scrapped in favor of armor. When shopping for cabs, just keep in mind that the LVS, HEMTT, and PLS cabs are all different.
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