CMP Tire sizes?

[motto (RIP)]

Somebody better give you a heads up on the difference in diameter between British and American 16" wheels Pedro. One country must have been using a rule with a fault in it because tyres made for the British (This includes CMP) wheels are quite sloppy on American wheels and American 16" tyres ( Or should that be tires) are extremely tight on British wartime 16" wheels.
Just make sure of what you are getting. There is an Indian company that makes ND tyres in the correct size for Blitz. I can't vouch for anyone else. The Indian company is MRF.
David

[cletrac (RIP)]

The issues with split rims just apply to the ones with the rings that hold them together. They can be extremely dangerous to work with if you don't have the inflating cage to put them in. If you're inflating one out in the open and the ring isn't installed properly it can literally take your head off. The CMP rims bolt together so they can't let go like that. Just make sure you deflate it before removing the bolts!

[Bob Carriere]

The difference/difficulties that we have experienced using US tires on British CMP rims has been VERY positive. Some have resorted to actually grinding the tire bead almost to the steel cable others like myself....with proper tire lubricants have installed new tight tires very easily by hand. Granted they do not fall in place by themselves but they can be worked quite easily.

Removing old hard dry rust to the rim tires after 65 years is better left to the tire shop although some of us have beaten them into submission by hand.... to me it is not worth the effort.

......quite a bit has been written on past MLU postings and I have designed my own home built tool for installing them the lazy way.

Boob

[motto (RIP)]

I hear what you're saying Bob and all this is known to the old hands but Pedro is a new chum and may have wondered what the hell he'd struck when tyre fitting time comes around.
Tyres for the British wheels are available, at least they are in Australia and I would consider them to be the better option. I just thought the fellow should be fully informed so as he can decide which way to go.
David

[Drew Sydorko]

Bob,

Well, almost a year has past and I have done some simple small fixes to my 42 CMP to try to get it on the road. Alas, 2 young girls at home makes it somewhat more difficult to devote time but I'm determined to get this truck road worthy this summer and bring it by Albert's place. I'm thinking about replacing the tires. It's got civilian style farm tires on it now. I've read all the posts and I'm looking for the simplest answer. Will 10.50x16 fit? Where is the best place to get them and what is it going to cost? Any precautions in removing the lug nuts? ie. breaking the studs off and reverse thread? The current tires hold air. Leave them be until other more important work is complete or dive in. Your thoughts are appreciated.

[BCA]

I have new set of four SA 10:50x16 chevron tires. I bought them and do not have the project anymore. They are near Milton Ontario. At my cost. (I paid the tax and the shipping so this is your saving). This is the only practical substitute for 16" CMP tires. I'll PM you with details.... Brian

[Drew Sydorko]

Brian, this sounds promising. Perhaps we can discuss a transaction. Just drop me a Private Message. Thanks,

Drew

[Bob Carriere]

The 10:50 fit and look good and ride well..... quite a few on MLU have been using them.

I understand that they are getting harder to obtain and the suppliers are hesitant to run another batch of a few 100s without having some commitments to buy.

Lug nuts respond well to heat and penetrating oil and lots of torque..... watch the left side wheel which have reverse thread..... if you do not own your own air impact gun you may consider letting a truck tier shop remove the tires for you.

Good luck

Bob C