Need advice on a M105a2 frame and wheels

StrykerPerry · Aug 22, 2016

I am working on a dual wheel flatbed M105 to put my S788 shelter on my other idea was a M353 Gen Set Trailer if I find one

StrykerPerry · Aug 22, 2016

if someone wants to trade a m353 for a M105a2 I have one in Flintville TN

jbayer · Aug 22, 2016

Valence said:
I've never heard of "12.5 x 20" tires. Did you mean 14.5? Because the M35A3, stock, used 14.5R20 radial tires that are ~43" tall vs the 9.00-20 NDT's that are about 40.5" tall. Though correct, they do only add 1-1.5" of ride height.

The following figure I found here on Steel Soldiers and it is oft referenced.
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Sorry,
I don't know where I got the 12.5 x 20's being on the A3, they're 14.5 as you said Valence. But there are 12.5 x 20 mil tires out there. Here's one SS link. I've seen them too. Honest.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?7976-tire-sizes

11Echo · Aug 28, 2016

jbayer said:
Valence said:

I've never heard of "12.5 x 20" tires. Did you mean 14.5? Because the M35A3, stock, used 14.5R20 radial tires that are ~43" tall vs the 9.00-20 NDT's that are about 40.5" tall. Though correct, they do only add 1-1.5" of ride height.

The following figure I found here on Steel Soldiers and it is oft referenced.
View attachment 638682

Sorry,
I don't know where I got the 12.5 x 20's being on the A3, they're 14.5 as you said Valence. But there are 12.5 x 20 mil tires out there. Here's one SS link. I've seen them too. Honest.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?7976-tire-sizes

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14.5's on my M105A2.

04mustang · Aug 30, 2016

Here is the route I decided to take.
M1061 bolster trailer rims with hmmwv tires mounted on them.
It gives me a wider and lower stance which should help with the top heavy issue I was worried about.

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