Re: M35 tubeless 6-hole Budd wheels

From: Terry Lane (tlane@mobynet.com)
Date: Sun Jun 15 2003 - 10:56:54 PDT


> peter zimbelman wrote:
>
> Would you please post this as I have never been able to do so in the
> two years I've been on the mil-veh list.
>
> I have six Budd tubeless wheels off of a Ford truck, 6-hole. They cost
> $100 for the lot, tax included. (The Chev.s have 8-hole, so beware
> when telephoning wrecking yard) I am seeking 16 more of them to
> change over all my M35's. Steering is MUCH easier with street treads
> especially at low or no speed.
>
> I'm using 255 8R 22.5 tires because they are free school bus
> take-offs with plenty of tread left. A tire-truck repair man came over
> and changed for $10 each on the ground... I did the wheel on/off
> myself.
>
> The legend stamped on the rim of the wheel is:
>
> Firestone 22.5 X 6.00
> U.S.A. DOT T
>
> Hope this helps,
> Peter Zimbelman Robbinsville, NC 28771 peterz@dnet.net
> 828-479-3333



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