MRAP wheels on 5 ton?

[SandBar]

I saw a few photos while looking at rim options, of MRAP rims on 5 ton trucks. Are they suitable for our trucks? I tried a search here and most threads are about putting them on deuces.

 

[simp5782]

I saw a few photos while looking at rim options, of MRAP rims on 5 ton trucks. Are they suitable for our trucks? I tried a search here and most threads are about putting them on deuces.

No.

Mraps use a hub pilot 335mm pattern. 5 tons use Budd wheels.

2 MRAPs use budd pattern. The Caiman and MaxxPro Plus. Caiman wheels can be aluminum or steel. They are just LMTV/FMTV wheels installed.

Combat wheels 5 tons can accept

-M939 Combat wheels with 5/8 or 3/4" beadlock studs.
-LMTV/FMTV steel wheels with dual tapered sides only.
-Caiman/LMTV aluminum wheels by using a special shouldered lug nut.
- HEMTT wheels - m39/809 trucks require a special shouldered lug nut or longer studs instslled.

 

[SandBar]

Thanks for clarifying, that makes sense now. Is this a usable MRAP as it is budd pattern? Has a very unique look.

 

[simp5782]

Thanks for clarifying, that makes sense now. Is this a usable MRAP as it is budd pattern? Has a very unique look.

That wheel is from a Maxx Pro mrap. It's for dual tires. You need really long studs for those. It is primarily used with 12.00R20s. 1200s will fit in the stock 5 ton dual wheels with tubes and flaps. So it would be wiser to keep the stock wheels and run 1200R20s on the rear and a 395 on a combat wheel on the front

This is a pic of those wheels on a F450.

 

[SandBar]

Thanks I really appreciate the feedback. I want to run singles on the m51 eventually. Could I go with combat rims and 395's all the way around? The goal here is better road handling, it will mainly be driven to local parades and meets, with rare off road use (no fording).

 

[SandBar]

Are these the correct style of LMTV/FMTV steel wheels with dual tapered sides ? Any con to running these in place of combat rims?

 

[TheQuaker]

@SandBar

If your goal, as stated, is better on-road handling you are better off sticking with duals. Duals will provide a much more stable on-road ride for you.

Unless your "rare" off-roading includes a lot of deep mud or very soft, marshy ground you will be surprised how capable duals can be off-road with the correct inflation pressures for the situation.

Now, if you just want the look, then single away...

 

[SandBar]

Point taken, maybe I will stick with this setup for now (plenty of other areas to spend money on).

 

[simp5782]

These are dual 1200s on the 550

You can get the G272s from colony tire in Norfolk for $250ea

They are equal in size to the 395s. I just prefer a 395 on the front for a wider steer tire

 

[grendel]

These are dual 1200s on the 550

You can get the G272s from colony tire in Norfolk for $250ea

They are equal in size to the 395s. I just prefer a 395 on the front for a wider steer tire

Do you know how long of a wheel stud was needed for both rims in the rear?