LMTV Rockwell & 5 ton top load rim difference?

four_by_ken · Apr 29, 2010

What are the differences between the 5 ton top load Rockwell rims and the LMTV Rockwell rims?

Interchangeable? How about the combat inserts?

gimpyrobb · Apr 29, 2010

Not sure about what your asking. I don't think the LMTVs use rockwell axles, don't they use Meritor axles? Is there a way to look up the bolt pattern? As long as they are the same width, they should work.

eldgenb · Apr 29, 2010

the wheels will bolt up the same.

four_by_ken · Apr 30, 2010

The LMTV axles that I have... have Rockwell International tag on them. They came from a LMTV. Arvin Meritor bought Rockwell out.

I need rims for these axles. I want to know if I HAVE to go with LMTV rims or if typical 5 tons will work.

If they will work, is there any difference I need to be aware of?

four_by_ken · Apr 30, 2010

eldgenb said:
the wheels will bolt up the same.

I agree they should be the same bolt pattern... but, are there differences?

Alredneck · Apr 30, 2010

Should work.

Didnt know Rockwell got bought out! Meritor must be doing pretty good!

jimbo* · Apr 30, 2010

If it helps, I have FMTV wheels on my M51A2.
So yes, the rims will work.

four_by_ken · Apr 30, 2010

jimbo* said:
If it helps, I have FMTV wheels on my M51A2.
So yes, the rims will work.

Nice confirmation. Thanks.

Just wondering if there is a difference between the two. Any reason I should look for the FMTV over the 5 tons?

gimpyrobb · Apr 30, 2010

They are far and few between. I would think some parts would be MUCH harder to find.

eldgenb · Apr 30, 2010

the fmtv has a little less backspacing but not enough to make a difference, I would look for hemtt wheels just for availability.

four_by_ken · May 23, 2010

jimbo* said:
If it helps, I have FMTV wheels on my M51A2.
So yes, the rims will work.

But, the question still remains.... can the 5 tons be used on the FMTV wheels. My concern comes from the planatary ends... are they too big for the center hole on the 5 tons rims?

eldgenb said:
the fmtv has a little less backspacing but not enough to make a difference, I would look for hemtt wheels just for availability.

This is my most likely route... but, they are HEAVY. Not sure what the weight on the 5 tons are.

jollyroger · May 28, 2010

If you need HEMTT wheels and tires to go along with 100dollarman has them. I'm just saving up my money for them.

M1075 · May 28, 2010

four_by_ken said:
But, the question still remains.... can the 5 tons be used on the FMTV wheels. My concern comes from the planatary ends... are they too big for the center hole on the 5 tons rims?
.

The center hole is the same. I think the main difference is the backspacing. CTIS and thickness differences too. I put FMTV wheels on my M818. Here are a few pics.

four_by_ken · May 30, 2010

M1075 said:
The center hole is the same. I think the main difference is the backspacing. CTIS and thickness differences too. I put FMTV wheels on my M818. Here are a few pics.

Good to know.

Do you know what the above differences are? Thickness and backspacing?

Preferably, I would like the one with more backspacing and lighter weight.

Greeniron2010 · May 30, 2010

M1075 how do you like them tires on your 818? Been a toss up between them and G20 tires.

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