CMP Tire sizes?

[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

[r.morrison]

Hi Brian: I was just looking at possibly purchasing a set (4), (as discussed with Mr Carriere) However I'm in Vancouver and your in Ontario, so I'll PM you to see what it would cost to ship them here. I have a set on my HUP ZL and I have to admit.....they are cool to the vehicle. Talk to you shortly.....Robert

[BCA]

Thank you for all responses: the tires are spoken for.... Brian

[Drew Sydorko]

Thanks Bob and Brian. I'll try getting the wheels off myself but will definitely take the tires to a shop to have them installed. Good farm tire place in our vicinity.

Thanks, Drew

[Jordan Baker]

D'oh, reacted to slow to get the tires. Next time.