Re: [MV] M422 Mighty Mite Query

From: jim gilmore (jgilmore@ptd.net)
Date: Tue Oct 01 2002 - 16:32:23 PDT


Ken wrote:
>Recently, i made reference to the M422 Mity mite and its wheel size. I stated
>that the tyre fitted to the Mite was a 590x15 4-ply. I've been advised that
>the wheel is a 600x16.
>However, I have a clear photo of an in-service Mite and the tyre clearly
>shows size 590x15 4-ply.
>
>Any advice from you MiteGurus will be much appreciated....

   All production M-422, M-422-A1 and M-422-E1 Mighty Mites used the 6.00 x
16 tire and wheel as did the M-416-B1 1/4 ton trailer.

   The T-122 (XM-151) did use a 15 wheel and tire.

   Can you give some more info on the photo you have? What is the USMC
number of this vehicle?

    Jim Gilmore

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