fluco72

Well im in the military and i can get a good deal on some military tires. they are 37x12.5Rx16.5 goodyear wrangler MT's like most normal humvee tires and i was wondering how could i make it work with my yota. I have read some online and i kinda understand it but is there anybody who could break it down a little better for me. i hear that they are really heavy tires i just would like a little more info and the guys here on yotatech are always helpful thanks in advance guys oh and dont worry about the lift or anything because i have that figured out im just wondering about the power needed and with the diameter being 16.5 and toyats having 6lugs not as many as a humvee

xxxtreme22r

I think you can get 16.5 6 lug wheels, might be hard to find though. I have seen at least one person, (not on here) run what they call re centered H1 wheels. But check your state law as well since bead locks aren't legal to run on the road in most states. Other then that can't help ya man.

fluco72

thanks for the info man but how would i go about getting some decent wheels ive search for the wheel and cant really find it

fluco72

just giving the thread a little bump

22repower

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I thought a lot of the older chevy trucks had 16.5's?

xxxtreme22r

They did but they were all 8 lug 1-ton axles.

Fink

While you might be able to get a good deal on the tires, the amount of money you will have to put into your truck to make them fit is going to make it more expensive in the end.

If you are in the market for new tires, and are looking for a "deal", you will be better off going with a more conventional/smaller size.

Just my $.02,

Fink

fluco72

I mean im getting a set of four brand new tires for like $56 so thats a hell of a deal and even if its a little expensive to make it work at first at the rate i would go through tires it will be worth it for me

Fink

That's one hell of a deal dude. In that case, rock on!

Fink

xxxtreme22r

check on summit for wheels, I saw some 16.5 6 x 5.5 wheels on there. I can't remember off hand what centerbore size we need though. There is also a difference between the way a 16.5 tire mounts as far as the bead sealing goes versus say a 16" tire. I am pretty sure that doesn't matter though as I believe all 16.5 tires/wheels are the same.

Keep in mind though some of those wheels are 4.75" backspacing, I caan't rememebr off handwhat width they were. That's what I have on mine now with an 8" wheel. While I don't have much issue with my 33's with them and they tuck perfectly on mine with 12.5 width in the front, mine do rub a little on the frame in the rear. With a 37" tire I can see this being an issue and you might have to run spacers in the back at the very least. Maybe even in the front to clear the swaybar, idler and possibly the pitman.

Jkelley429

iTrader: (1)

if i remember correctly some of the old chevy and ford work vans had 16.5'' wheels. i would check into that to see if you find something you like. i guess the only problem would be getting the right centerbore size.

87 Deathtrap

Check out these links for wheels. Keep in mind that those tires were intended for a 5/4 ton vehicle and are very stiff and heavy. What you save in tire cost you might make up in gas mileage from all that rolling mass if you dd. I'm not knocking it, I've considered it many times but its just not feasable for me for offroad use in such a light rig.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/WheelFinder.aspx?bp=6 on 5.5&cio=False&df=16.50&dt=16.50&finish=0&cons=0&ab =False&pg=1

http://www.trailworthyfab.com/Custom-Hummer-Wheels/

fluco72

hey thanks for the links man and thanks for all the help guys but i also go a 350 that im gonna put in there eventually and i know im gonna have to change the gear ratio what gears do you think im gonna have to go with to run that big a tire the axles will have to wait because its gonna be awhile on them and when i get tired of breaking ifs im gonna do a sas

fluco72

just a little bump

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

Dude seriously search a bit.
5.29's with a set of 37's.
Gonna need a sawzall unless you have already lifted the truck in your avatar.
Getting these tires through DRMO?

xxxtreme22r

I'd say 5.71's with 37. 5.29 for 35's and 4.88's with 33's. 5.29's might be ok if your gonna go 350. Keep in mind though depending on how built that 350 is, that IFS of yours isn't gonna like it and the 8" rear might be a little close but should hold up. Pretty sure with a mild 350 the yota trans will be ok. Don't really know how much the g52/54/w56 can handle. I think the transfercases in these things if gear driven are pretty stout.

fluco72

i did search and i wasnt just talking about gears but im not sure how im getting them my buddy is taking care of all that and im just gonna give him the money he is gonna be running them too so we are gunna buy ten tires so we each have a spare

highonpottery

iTrader: (1)

Here's a good writeup regarding 16.5" tires and the issues regarding them: http://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-te...inch-rims.html
Sure they're abundantly inexpensive, but that's why. For those who want to get military tires and don't have the hookup the PO does, check out 100dollarman.com

fluco72

hey thanks man but i was wonder do you guys think that steel wheels would be too much weight to turn with the 37's i mean i plan on changing the gear ratio and eventually dropping in a 350 but the engine swap is gonna be a little while so do you think i should go with some lighter wheels or go ahead and just get some steel ones

fluco72

anyhel on what kinda rims guys