[AT] OT truck tires/driveshaft?

[charlie hill]

John,  I bet they are 22" tires?   I have the same problem.
Just so you know, if you have dayton hubs (5 spoke)
there is a rim that fits 22" Dayton hubs that also fits 22.5"
tires.  It just has a drop down section in the center.  Find a
truck junk yard and talk to the guy.

Military tires aren't so bad on the road.  They run on the solid center
rib.  They just make a good bit of noise.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: jtchall at nc.rr.com
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 9:59 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] OT truck tires/driveshaft?

Checked the driveshaft, everything seems in line.

Pulled off the one inside dual that has a known flat spot and replaced with
a spare and took it for a short spin with just the one tire on that side.

Wound it up to about 40 in 3rd and held it, got a different
vibration--different frequency, more of a smooth vibration instead of the
violent shaking the cab has been doing. In 4th gear still getting the same
vibration. Could it be an axle or rear end problem?

For the heck of it I started checking for used tires---I need them
regardless of the vibration. Every time I've looked in the past there were
none to be had near here, now I've found 2 sets of really nice tires. One of
the most common used tires to find is military. Are they any good for
running loaded heavy on the highway? I would imagine they are more suited
for off-road?

John Hall



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