10 bolt hubs for Deuce

I'm not planning on making any hubs., there's just been some discussion of hubs and wheel adapters in this thread. Personally, I'd lean towards modifying wheels to work with the Deuce lug pattern (like the ones that CCE is selling). That's partly because I'd need hubs for my M353 trailer too though. I wonder if those are the same as the trucks? Hmmm.

The only thing about 10-lug wheels that appeals to me is that I would have more options when it comes to wheels. But even if I had my choice, I don't think there are any wheels I would rather have than a nice set of bead-locked two-piece military rims. Modified, A3, canadian, etc...

jesusgatos said:

But even if I had my choice, I don't think there are any wheels I would rather have than a nice set of bead-locked two-piece military rims.

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Yo tambien.

Rick

I see you're in Costa Rica. I'm planning to do some extensive traveling in Mah Deuce too. Parts availability is something that I've given a lot of consideration to, and I'm sure it would be much easier to get regular 10-lug wheels anywhere outside of the US (hell, even in the US). But if I blow-up two of these wheels (I'll carry at least one spare), I've probably got bigger problems.

Never buggered a rim that could not be beat back out, so I don't plan to replace any. I think a good rule of thumb for traveling through the "developing" world is: 2 spare tire/wheel assemblies, 2 spare tires, an on-board compressor, tire changing tools, 2 1/2 pound sledge, tubes and vulcanizing patch kits.

Rick

jesusgatos said:

I see you're in Costa Rica. I'm planning to do some extensive traveling in Mah Deuce too. Parts availability is something that I've given a lot of consideration to, and I'm sure it would be much easier to get regular 10-lug wheels anywhere outside of the US (hell, even in the US). But if I blow-up two of these wheels (I'll carry at least one spare), I've probably got bigger problems.

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I had major issues trying to find 20" 10-lug split rims in Belize. I don't know about other Central American countries but standard tubeless rims in normal semi-truck sizes is about all that can usually be found here.

Definitely have 2 spares! I have blown both front tires at once. At least I wasn't running singles at the time.

Two spare tires/rims AND two more spare tires? Dang, that would take up a lot of space. I'm just planning on carrying a single spare wheel/tire for my truck and trailer, and then using some of these axle chain-up brackets to bob my deuce on the spot if I get more than one flat.

Has anyone made any more progress with regard to adapting these 10-lug wheels to the 2.5-ton trucks? As in hub adapters or new hubs?

I will have the first adapter plate done today. We will test fit it onto a wheel and then attach that toan axle to see if any modifications need to be made and then I am off to the races. I will post pictures of the completed plates. This was a more involved project that I had imagined but we wanted the same exact lug bevel specifications to ensure a snug fit.

Trying to change hubs is not cost effective. It would be cheaper to buy a 818 and put on a deuce bed, HEMTT wheels and 1400's.

Keep us posted!

I would like to bought a set and use alum rims and 465/65R22.5 tires and or use any 22.5 or 24.5 tire and wheel combo.