Where can I get new military tires for a D2?
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Those style of tires we have to custom order for the time being. I'm totally blanking on the brand/company that we use, but we are trying to transition to completely COTS (Commercial, Off the Shelf) for everything, sooner or later all the tires you see on military trucks should be the same (or close enough) stuff that you can get at a tire store.
The AEV Jeep JKU had BFG Mud Terrains, though I do not remember the size at all, but if I had to take a guess it would 255/85R16.
The AEV Jeep JKU had BFG Mud Terrains, though I do not remember the size at all, but if I had to take a guess it would 255/85R16.
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^ That first pic isn't a Rover..not sure what it is. Those are XZLs in the photos though, a tire we have sold hundreds of. Not sure how many other companies in the US carry the XZL, but we sell out as soon as we get them. They are quite expensive though at over $300 a tire.
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interco makes comparable sizes, but, obviously, not the mil.spec.
Interco Super Swamper Original TSL Tires
http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire...arrow-S.S..htm
Interco Super Swamper Original TSL Tires
http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire...arrow-S.S..htm
Last edited by dusty1; 01-07-2014 at 12:59 PM.
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Michelin XZLs are very popular for oilfield and mining applications. The XZLs are popular in the commercial truck industry because they come with bead locks which suit Central Tire Inflation Systems very well. Most XZLs tires are categorized by Michelin as "OTR - Off-The-Road" tires instead of the "On Highway" designation. They are relatively pricey.
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Absolutely zero siping. Must be a blast in the snow and ice. Mud tire only.
There's always this option: https://www.treadwright.com/p-28-235...ler-m-t-e.aspx
Maybe you can get them to use Michelin carcasses and pretend they cost 3 times as much.
There's always this option: https://www.treadwright.com/p-28-235...ler-m-t-e.aspx
Maybe you can get them to use Michelin carcasses and pretend they cost 3 times as much.