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    M923A2 Doing 80 MPH!!

    Care to post the email from them explaining the details? In this idiots statement I did not say that air pressure and load were the ONLY factors in the speed rating. None of us stated that it won't come apart at speed, but an increase of 5-10mph should not be a problem. I run 395's.
  2. red

    M923A2 Doing 80 MPH!!

    That's a "power line pusher". In Iraq they hang the power and phone lines low. Without the pusher they tend to get caught on the turret and rip down the lines. The front and middle mounts on my truck(right truck in the pic)broke free and started swinging into oncoming traffic during the drive...
  3. red

    M923A2 Doing 80 MPH!!

    No, newer tires rolling at 55k pounds.
  4. red

    M923A2 Doing 80 MPH!!

    Calculating it off of the RPM's and gearing. I know in Iraq we usually drove our MRAP at 60-65mph (speed limiter at 65). Only tire failure we had was when the truck got airborne.
  5. red

    M923A2 Doing 80 MPH!!

    The tires speed rating is figured with the tires at maximum pressure and load.
  6. red

    M923A2 Doing 80 MPH!!

    You can safely get a deuce cruising at 65mph. Brakes, tires, power steering, and overdrive upgrades are required.
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