New Tires

[JimC2]

Got two new STA 10.50x16 tires mounted on the XM708 today. I like the diameter, width, and tread design, but I wish the lugs were deeper (only 19/32 inch.)
Tomorrow I'll mount the reproduction M13 lockouts and pull the rear drive shaft to repair the tube.

 

[John Mc]

Pictures?

 

[JimC2]

New tires are a little bit underinflated, as are the 9.00x16 NDTs. Even so, the new tires are right at 4 inches taller than the old and a little wider.

 

[JimC2]

I'll drop the rear drive shaft tomorrow, so I can get the shaft tube repaired.
Monday will tow it a couple of hundred yards to the workshop to get it out of the weather (I hope the brake shoes aren't frozen to the drums).
Plan to mount the winch bumper next week, and also pull the rear wheels so I can refurbish the back rims.
I've got a new old stock winshield at my hangar. Need to bring it over to the shop, but no big hurry about that. I'll probably do the NOS steering wheel first.

I think my left front axle is broken, but haven't confirmed it yet.