new 9.00-16 tyres for WD split rim wheels

[Hanno Spoelstra]

One of the members of Renault R2087 Forum the made a nice overview of 9.00-16 tyres plus related sizes. It is slightly dated and in French, but very helpful to see what is out there:

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[Alex van de Wetering]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

One of the members of Renault R2087 Forum the made a nice overview of 9.00-16 tyres plus related sizes. It is slightly dated and in French, but very helpful to see what is out there:

Pneumatiques

That's an interesting link, Hanno!
I was looking at the "Dunlop Trak Grip Blackwall 900x16" , which looks pretty close to the wartime Michelin tread also seen on British vehicles. (Egbert has 2 on his Dodge)

the PDF also includes the actual Michelin tyre, but it seems it wasn't available at the time. I wonder if it's since been reproduced, as France40 vehicles have them fitted to some of their restored vehicles.
https://www.facebook.com/france40vehicules/

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

That's an interesting link, Hanno!
I was looking at the "Dunlop Trak Grip Blackwall 900x16" , which looks pretty close to the wartime Michelin tread also seen on British vehicles. (Egbert has 2 on his Dodge)

the PDF also includes the actual Michelin tyre, but it seems it wasn't available at the time. I wonder if it's since been reproduced, as France40 vehicles have them fitted to some of their restored vehicles. https://www.facebook.com/france40vehicules/

See Michelin Made in England.

As I read it, the document advises to avoid using tyres which are long out of production, including those Michelins.

The second picture you posted was a similar tread apparently sold by Vrakking in The Netherlands, but seems to be no longer available from them. Would be interested to learn if they were made recently.

[Alex van de Wetering]

The Michelins were also seen on period pictures of early 3 ton 6x4 lorries (Guy, Leyland), on some RAF Fordsons and at least one Bedford MW. And I have also seen them fitted to monument 25pounders. Indeed it was also seen (and produced) post-war, on Panhard EBL's for instance, but my question remains.....was there a recent production run since the creation of the French PDF document? or are all recently restored wartime french vehicles fitted with old production tyres? Does anyone know?

The second picture you posted was a similar tread apparently sold by Vrakking in The Netherlands, but seems to be no longer available from them. Would be interested to learn if they were made recently.

Yes, it's a screendump from the PDF you posted and I also looked on the Vrakking site. Looks like a nice tyre to me, and price at the time was also reasonable! Maybe there is a nice Black friday deal to be had ;-)

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

One of the members of Renault R2087 Forum the made a nice overview of 9.00-16 tyres plus related sizes. It is slightly dated and in French, but very helpful to see what is out there:

One of the tyres mentioned in the French overview is the Michelin XY 9.00-16 tyre with road tread. It is no longer made new but good second hand / NOS examples can be found. Advantages of this tyre are good handling on roads, and a slightly larger diameter than bar grips which helps with fuel economy.

And to my surprise, they fit on WD divided rims without having to modify the rim or tyre! No fitting tricks or extra tyre soap needed, they slip right in.

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For reference, I have attached a photo from Phil Waterman’s site showing regular road tread tyres in use during the winter in BC, Canada, during WW2:

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Source: http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.c...20Columbia.htm

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Not a 9.00-16, but it may be good to know that the Mitas 10.50-16 tyres do not fit the split rim. The tyre fitting shop gave it a try but they told me it will not go on.

So I am now looking for someone who can machine the rim to reduce the diameter.

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[Harry Moon]

I don't see any lubricant on those tires... I've used tire lubricant and have had success even with very tight tires.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Harry Moon

I don't see any lubricant on those tires... I've used tire lubricant and have had success even with very tight tires.

True, I may need to give it a go myself or try another tyre shop.