Interesting. I can see that with the standard NDT tires, chains would b=
e
a major added benefit off road in soft stuff. =
Do you know if the bolt pattern on a 5 ton wheel is the same as a
"standard" 10 bolt semi tractor wheel? I have to measure it, but it sure=
looks close. If so, then replacement high traction tires and wheels coul=
d
be a lot easier to get. There are a lot of dead heavy trucks around here=
=
that still have good radial tires and wheels that I could scrounge. =
Wouldn't be original, but might improve fuel economy to something above 4=
1/2 mpg on gas! Which is what the manual states. Even at $.85/gallon it=
still goes fast.
What do you think?
Dave
Message text written by Dr Deuce 264-0909
>The 8 tires (or the 4 that are touching the ground) should be of the sa=
me
size
to within 1/4" diameter as I recall from the manual. Puting chains on one=
axle
would be a mistake IMHO.
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