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Just a tire question- Civi vs. Mil tiires

shortydooo222

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I have an M1009, I have been wanting to put the 16.5-12.5-36 Humvee tires on my truck. My question is what rims would I need, and how much lift do I need to handle these tires? Also from what I've read on here already the stock diff. isn't going to like tires that big. I feel that in may be more cost effective to purchase civi 35" tires that fit the rims I already have, and may not strain the diff quite as much. I just was wondering if anyone has running the mil tires has had any problems and same goes for anyone running 35" civi tires. Thank you
 

Gripy

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You'll find all of this info if you do a search. But, you'll need 9.75x16.5 rims. As well as a 4" lift with trimming of the front fenders. But I'm not sure how well your axles can handle 36-37" tires. Most people swap out to 1 ton axles if they go that size and plan on going off road.
 

CA_LEO

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10 bolts don't like tires that big. You will need to got to a Dana 60 rear at minimum. The Corporate 14 rear is your best bet with a Dana 60 front. Then again if it is just for looks you could probably go with the stock axles, but I would swap out the gov bomb in the rear axle at least if you are going to go that route.
 
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