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steve_kibbe
01-19-2007, 09:47 AM
I saw these for sale on the side of the road.
They measure around 41" tall
They appear to have never been mounted, still have the little tits on the tread.
$400 located in Inman, SC
http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/500/125_r_20_1.jpg
http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/500/125_r_20.jpg
muddybuddy
01-19-2007, 12:37 PM
if 20's were cheap id pick them up. darn
steve_kibbe
01-19-2007, 12:53 PM
Thats what I was thinking, but I'd want beadlocks too...
muddybuddy
01-19-2007, 01:04 PM
Thats what I was thinking, but I'd want beadlocks too...
me too, and i might be getting some H1's soon anywho. wish military tires would have been for a 16.5" rims instead of 16 or 20:doah: could always get MT classic II's in 20's but then beadlocking them is mega bucks. or get the stock 20" military rims recentered, again $$. you just cant win, guess thats why these tires dont cost very much
steve_kibbe
01-19-2007, 03:14 PM
I'd get some stazworks if I was going to use these.
Jimbo*
01-19-2007, 04:49 PM
That's what I did.
Jimbo
vtblazer
01-29-2007, 04:43 PM
If they were 16.5's I'd be on the road already...:doah:
Nice deal, thanks for teasing us. :whistle:
muddybuddy
01-29-2007, 07:14 PM
If they were 16.5's I'd be on the road already...:doah:
Nice deal, thanks for teasing us. :whistle:
i woulda already beat you there:p: :haha:
steve_kibbe
01-31-2007, 07:05 PM
i woulda already beat you there:p: :haha:
Not before I got them:rolleyes: :D
muddybuddy
01-31-2007, 07:06 PM
Not before I got them:rolleyes: :D
fair enough:haha: id really consider them, but i just bought h1's
Stomper
01-31-2007, 08:10 PM
Any idea how much those pigs weigh?
Thanks,
Brett
steve_kibbe
02-01-2007, 05:55 PM
Not positive, but I'll find out.
CDA 455
02-01-2007, 06:01 PM
Any idea how much those pigs weigh?
Thanks,
Brett
My 11.00R16 XL's (39"X11") weigh 99lbs a piece :eek1: !
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2545000-2545999/2545952_14_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2545000-2545999/2545952_16_full.jpg
Hope that helps :D !
79k20350
02-01-2007, 06:28 PM
me too, and i might be getting some H1's soon anywho. wish military tires would have been for a 16.5" rims instead of 16 or 20:doah: could always get MT classic II's in 20's but then beadlocking them is mega bucks. or get the stock 20" military rims recentered, again $$. you just cant win, guess thats why these tires dont cost very much
Theres no need for beadlocks with these, the sidewalls are too stiff to pop off...
vtblazer
02-01-2007, 11:56 PM
My 11.00R16 XL's (39"X11") weigh 99lbs a piece :eek1: !
Doesn't sound 'too' out of line really.
When I ordered my 39.5's with wheels, the shipping weight on those was 509lbs on a one pallet package.
So less the steel wheels, about the same but for their size, those XL's are still pretty heavy. (in a good/beefy way of course)
I like the looks of them, it'll be interesting to hear how they work out for you, both wheeling and on surface streets.
CDA 455
02-02-2007, 02:50 AM
Theres no need for beadlocks with these, the sidewalls are too stiff to pop off...
Do you really think so :dunno: ??!!
That's a very interesting point you bring up :bow: !!
1) Each tire can handle 4700lbs.
2) My rig weighs approx. 5000lbs give or take.
3) Those sidewalls are damn thick :D !
Hmmmm......:thinking: !
vtblazer
02-02-2007, 04:22 AM
Do you really think so :dunno: ??!!
That's a very interesting point you bring up :bow: !!
1) Each tire can handle 4700lbs.
2) My rig weighs approx. 5000lbs give or take.
3) Those sidewalls are damn thick :D !
Hmmmm......:thinking: !
It's the side load that's going to knock the bead off, has nothing to do with how much the tire can hold.
It will definitely be more resilient than a 'flexy' walled tire but when/if you go up against a rock (and you will) the potential to push it off the bead is still there and nothing short of an actual bead lock will change that.
garlicbreath
02-02-2007, 05:26 AM
It's the side load that's going to knock the bead off, has nothing to do with how much the tire can hold.
It will definitely be more resilient than a 'flexy' walled tire but when/if you go up against a rock (and you will) the potential to push it off the bead is still there and nothing short of an actual bead lock will change that.
Of course you CAN knock a bead off without beadlocks, inners AND outers of course. But the tire construction does have an effect on when and why without them.
Runflat tires work because of the stiff sidewall.
vtblazer
02-02-2007, 05:53 AM
Of course you CAN knock a bead off without beadlocks, inners AND outers of course. But the tire construction does have an effect on when and why without them.
Runflat tires work because of the stiff sidewall.
Absolutely, never said anything different than that.
Just expressing basically what you said...they CAN be knocked off.
Yes for certain, the sidewall will make a big difference but it won't stop it from happening.
muddybuddy
02-02-2007, 09:56 AM
http://www.pavementsucks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=93202&highlight=12.5r20
there are pics of a guy running them on his dodge. last night there was a guy selling some on bling 20's but it looks like the thread disappeared
DEMON44
02-20-2007, 01:02 AM
I'd get some stazworks if I was going to use these.
exactly what I just picked up...........used but still nice :laugh:
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r193/demon_044/Stazworks20doublebeadlocks001.jpg
53chevy
02-20-2007, 11:09 AM
Anyone know where i can pick up a set of used 20's for my mils at a good price?
ghostrider32
02-20-2007, 09:38 PM
dont know if it is cheap enough but www.usa6x6.com (http://www.usa6x6.com) makes all the rims and bolt pattens out there. check out their site
kennyw
02-22-2007, 08:52 AM
wish military tires would have been for a 16.5" rims instead of 16 or 20
What are you talking about? I have that exact same tire in a 37 X 12.5 X 16.5 off of an H1 :D
DEMON44
02-24-2007, 11:01 AM
dont know if it is cheap enough but www.usa6x6.com (http://www.usa6x6.com) makes all the rims and bolt pattens out there. check out their site
I'd go with John at Stazworks for rims before USA6x6.........
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