37-12.5-16.5 tire question

[deadhog2011]

Will 37-12.5-16.5 military tires rub in the front at max wheel turn?

If they don't rub, I plan on buying new rims (Marsh) and need to know the back spacing?

[Barrman]

Are you talking about HMMWV radial tires? I thought they were 16 inch instead of 16.5?

If that is what you are asking about, no they don't rub with the proper back spacing. Welcome to the Zone.

There are several threads about how people have recentered HMMWV rims to make the set fit. Marsh is a great idea as well. A few threads are out there covering those rims too.

[deadhog2011]

So, what the proper backspacing?

[deadhog2011]

After much research, thanks to your website!!! ROCKS! I am going with Marsh wheels 16.5x8.25 with 5" back space. Hopefully the military surplus tires 37x12.5x16.5 will not rub. I have stock suspension and axles.

If I can figure out how to post photos I will post.

M715
350 Chevy SB
205NP
SM465
On-board air (York)
Power steering -Sweet!
Dual battery setup
All custom hunting accessories for hunting in South Texas quail seats, road feeders, headache rack, animal hoist, deer Blind in the back of the bed, etc.....

[maskale]

Your research may be spot on. But I would think about a 10" wide and about 4" BS would maybe be better depending on the look you want.

[Subybaja]

http://www.m715zone.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24195

I've got those tires and really like them...mines not stock, so I can't comment on rubbing, though.

[deadhog2011]

Here's my truck with Q78 Buckshot Mudders. I got 15 years from them. They finally dry rotted the side walls, tread is still 90%. My truck stays on a ranch in South Texas so all the driving is on dirt. 3 yrs ago I finally changed out the old split rims for 16" Marsh wheels and they are great. I will be selling these rims that are on the truck now.

I will post new pics after this weekend with the new (16.5")MARSH wheels and Hummer tires (37").

[deadhog2011]

They don't rub and ride sooo much better than the old bias rubber.

[militarypotts]

Nice truck. What's up front though? Almost looks like a mobile workout piece of equipment. Must be something farm related?
Welcome to the zone. Thanks for the pictures, very nice.

[Subybaja]

DeadHog...Texas...it's obviously a mobile BBQ grill!

Deadhog, can you give any more details on the hardtop on your truck? That's a really simple, clean design. I've got a ratty old fiberglass roof, and I'm thinking about fabbing something like yours from steel.