correct rim to single my deuce????

[pinzgauer pete]

Can any one tell me if this rim is a good fit to single out my deuce? I understand that adaptor plates would have to be fabricated but just wanted someone with more expierience in this give me the go...I think these rims go on a 5 ton???

 

[fsearls92]

Thats the FMTV wheel that will fit a five ton. If you cut it and get the adapter plate it will work.

 

[Kohburn]

yes there is a simple adaptor plate that can be made for those wheels but the raised center has to be machined off.

I'm using those on my deuce but with a custom 6 bolt to 10 bolt adaptor.

 

[olly hondro]

You could flip the rear hubs and use stock wheels. The rear wheels will have the same track as the front.

 

[pinzgauer pete]

I dont want to use the stock rims with my 395's although many have done so I am hesitant as a few expiereienced tire guys have told me I am stretching the boundaries by trying to mount them on stock rims and they all flatly refused to do them for me. I know that there are several machinists on this site that have the ability to make the adaptor plates can anyone stter me to someone that will make them for me who is reasonable with their prices?? PM me if this makes anyone uncomfortable talking openly about that matter...thanks for all the help guys....pics to follow once I have them mounted!!!

 

[pinzgauer pete]

Kohburn, I would love to see pics of those adaptors you are planning...whats the cost going to be?

 

[fsearls92]

I run stock wheels on my duece with 395's and have never had any issues. I am going to eventually recenter the same wheels you pictured to get away from tubes.

 

[Kohburn]

Kohburn, I would love to see pics of those adaptors you are planning...whats the cost going to be?

already had them made just haven't installed them yet - cost was about 200 per wheel - there is a thread about them already.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/59289-6-bolt-10-bolt-wheel-adapters.html

hopefully i'll finally update that thread in the next few weeks.

 

[MilSpec78]

The backspacing on the FMTV is not great in my opinion. I think the smaller backspacing for the MRAP or HEMTT wheels are better. The MRAP wheel is the easiest to adapt for Deuce purposes and can be found from SS members for pretty cheap.