Heads Up: Statement of Interest: New Production 10.50-16 (R-3) Implement Tires

[Philippe Jeanneau]

After much consideration since a 10.50-16 (R-3) or similar size tire once available cannot be obtained, I have decided to attempt to make this a reality… I know it won't be easy, but I am willing to give it my best shot; hopefully with your help as hobby enthusiasts...

The preliminary specifications of the tire are:

Overall Diameter: 886.90 mm or 34.91"

Section Width: 254 mm or 10.0"

Sidewall height: 215 mm or 8.46"

Classification: Agriculture-Industrial Equipment/Implement
Construction: Bias Ply (TL/TT)
Certification: Same as the existing 10:50 x 16 Chevron tires. This will be considered an implement/Agricultural tire...
WARNING/NOTE: THIS IS NOT a 55-75 MPH HIGHWAY TIRE.

Style: R-3
Ply: 10/12
Thread Depth: 15/32
Standard Rim - flange: 6.0 - 8.00

Max Load Range: 1399 KG or 3086 LBS
Pressure: 3 - 4.5 Bar (43 - 65 PSI)
Load Index: 120 (1399 KG/3086 LBS)

Speed rating: F (50 MPH or 80 KM/H)
Weight: 22.6 KG (49.8 LBS) or as much as 26.3 KG (58 LBS)

Since I have to start from scratch, as of now, the cost per tire is in the $275-$300 range. There will be a $100.00 discount if ordering a set of 5 tires or more... In other words, every 5 tires ordered equals to $100.00 discount.. As for the time frame, 6 to 8 weeks to actually have samples made...

If you are interested or have any suggestions regarding the general specifications, or other questions please reach out... Thank you.

[tankbarrell]

https://www.cokertire.com/tires/bran...-military.html

[Philippe Jeanneau]

That is a 38" tire of a completely different pattern and unsuitable for the vehicles I have in mind...Again, I am trying to come as close to as I can to the wartime R-3 which was about 36" tall and 10" wide... This should work nicely on most Chevrolet or Dodge trucks that will accommodate 16" wheels... I can also supply the solid 16" wheels for the Chevrolet 1.5 ton trucks and eventually a 16" (8 bolt) two piece wheel as well, but that is another topic altogether different that I will address later...

[rob love]

The tire Adrian links to is the Specialty Tires of America (STA) 10.50-16. Is STA no longer supplying those?
We did get a bit of a surprise when they turned out to not be DOT certified, despite one of the initial suppliers of them saying they were. But they are a good shoe in for the 10.50-16. I only wish there was a chevron 9.00-16 on the North American market.

Oppps, never mind. I see you posted the answer while I was typing.

[Philippe Jeanneau]

Hello Rob,

The DOT can be a deal breaker indeed, but most if not all the overseas tire manufacture'rs have their own equivalent DOT codes... As to their acceptance in different markets, that is another answer I do not have, but logic tells me that if you have the certification for a specific territory, you should be OK.

[chris vickery]

DOT “codes” do not translate into equivalents.
Either a tire is DOT rated (USA) or it is not.
Whatever level of acceptance it may have in another country matter not.

[Philippe Jeanneau]

Well, I don't claim to be an expert here, but one company gave me a DOT code (MK) for their factory when I asked for a DOT approved tire for the US-just to see what the answer would be... Then I realized that for my purposes that did not apply, since in essence we're dealing with a product class that falls under the implement/agricultural tire category with a higher speed rating and load index than what is currently available...

[Crapanzano]

Hi, my name is Claudio Crapanzano, I would be very interested in 5 tires 15.50 16 (R3) with desert pattern.
How can we proceed?

info@crapanzanomilitaria.it

3403904998

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