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Does anyone have info (aside from what is in the tech tips section) about replacement wheels for the split rims on my '51 4400? Looks like it's a custom mod required to change the hub hole size in a later model 10 bolt rim. I'd like to have one piece wheels if possible. Tires seem to be hard to find in 7.50x20 unless they are Chinese made too.

Hey we're almost neighbors. I'm in Reno. I have a 46 with 20 inch wheels. I got some very nice 6.50-20 tires from a place in Tennessee, and I think they have a warehouse in Fresno also. They are at www.cokertire.com (catalog) and their service was very good. I now have 4 very nice mud & snow 7.50s on there (obtained at a junkyard)because the 6.50s gear your truck down too much. I also saw a 7.50-20 Firestone on Ebay - are those Chinese? I don't know. As far as changing to one-piece rims...why? If you have split rims and they're not too rusty I can show you how to change them. I know some tire shops are terrified of the "widow makers" but I change them myself all the time and I have not had my head chopped off yet. I think the hazard is part myth. I can help you change them if that is your worry. I have wondered if you could simply weld the split rim onto the rim. -But again, I just don't think it's necessary. -John [email protected] (775) 722-2955

Yes, you could weld them together,
No, it is not a good idea, not at all.
You would have to weld them together with a tire and tube in place, and throw away the rim when you either had a flat or wore out the tire, you could cut the tire off, but no way to get a new one on.
Not to mention the possibility of weakening the rim by welding it, asking for a future crack and failure.

I see you read the tech tip, and as far as I know there are no other other options out there to get tubeless wheels on the AD trucks.
Well, I take that back, I just picked up a set of Dayton wheel adapters for my truck, and I can run 22.5" Dayton rims with them, but I don't see that as an option worth searching for, as I seriously doubt I ever see another set of those 10 lug Dayton wheel adapters. They do have 4.75" center hole, so they would be the only truly bolt on, no fabrication or machining needed, way of getting one piece wheels on a pre 54 AD truck.

If you are dead set on one piece wheels it's either the easy to find 19.5" wheels, or the harder to find 22.5 wheels and turn a set of bushing to adapt the center hole. Or swap axles to 54 model with the 5.25" hub.

Grigg

Skywalker I'm with you on this one. It will eat me alive if I have to put a 7.5x20 CHINESE tire on my 35 QD. Its just wrong ! Considering how America never looks at where their products are made anymore, much less having a choice, its almost written in stone....CHINESE TIRES !


ANYBODY HAVE 7.5 x 20 AMERICAN MADE TIRES FOR SALE? Coker does not make a 7.5 only a 6.5

I got 4 7.00-20's from Coker tire and was very happy with them.I bought 2 on Ebay and they're China tires,I used them anyways.These guys list 7.50-20's Miller Tire They may be able to help you

I found a local shop that will provide 14 ply tires (Gulf Brand ???), tubes and mount them all for around $1200 for all six. Costing me a lot for a truck that started out free. I love it though. See the pics: 1951 Chevy 4400

I'm going to leave it as a rustoration as long as no further decay takes place.

You can buy 750.20" from Coker or Universal in the Military square shoulder NDT. I believe they are made by STA.

I have new 7.5 x 20 (chinese) on my '48 Loadmaster, two up front, four in the rear. My question is what psi is everyone running? Mine are currently 80psi up front and 50psi in the rear.

I despise Chinese tires, but we are not left with a whole lot of other choices. Goodyear trailer tires are even made in China. I have several hundred Cooper tires on the ground and they are now made in Chine But they actually perform better than the Bridgestones we were using. I have about a dozen 445x50x22.5 singles on the ground now and they are all Michelin. Its too early to tell, but the drivers actually like the singles. For an older vehicle, I would recommend these.

I wouldn't put less than 80 psi in any 20 inch tire. Flexing sidewalls is what generates heat.

http://www.nebraskatire.com/truck/manufacture-overstock

We have Samsons on our forklifts and they do just fine.

You know the saying: "Don't Mess With Texas"?? After ALL the hard work,research, time and effort that GRIGG invested on this subject,My MONEY is on Mr.Maudslay. Same with Mr. Crenwelge. He's been owning/wrenching/driving big trucks,since I was in Kindergarten! They've both corrected me a couple of times on this forum. I'm GLAD that they care enough to take the time to do so! Our investments,and our LIVES,ride on the rims and tires of our choice. I'd stick with the "tried and true"!! These guys KNOW their stuff!!

Does anyone see any problems with running 700-20 on the front and 750-20 10 ply on the back? A friend gave me two mohawk 700-20 and one 750-20 yesterday. All are highway tread and in what appears to be good shape.

I've seen many trucks with larger tires on the rear. I can't see where it would be a problem.