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I didn't balance my tires. They drive fine as-is at 45 MPH. If you decide to re-mount the CTIS valves, you will have to reinstall the wheel weight. I mention what stud the weight goes on somewhere in my thread which I linked as I saw i n the TM picture. Some of my truck's wheel weights...

The numbers you're looking for are in the first volume of the maintenance TM under the wheel maintenance section, I believe. Definitely consult it for allowable torque ranges. From memory, and to give you an idea of what to expect: Clamp ring nuts are around 450 ft-lbs turret valve nut is...

That's good use of the engine hoist trick! That works with beadlock inserts too :) I know the Michelin XZL tires are non-directional. If you can't determine a tread direction, the Goodyear tires probably are too. If you look at your old 14.5s the Army didn't care what direction they were...

Here's my wheel project thread in case you haven't found it. I hope you find it helpful! https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/m35a3-rim-restoration-and-tire-swap-project-picture-heavy.203727/

If you aren't planning on saving the tire, just use a Sawzall on the rim-side side wall and cut it off. Be careful to not cut through the beadlock insert. At that point the rim will lift out of the tire and insert. Remove the turret valve from the rim with a modified socket (if you plan to...