new 9.00-16 tyres for WD split rim wheels

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Although this subject seems to have been beaten to death, some people still think the problem of fitting US tires on British/Canadian WD 16" split rims is due to the 5º taper on the beads of the former versus the 0º taper on the latter. In the thread 9.00 X 16 U.S. versus British wheels Mike Kelly proved beyond any questions the real problem of fitting these tyres is in the fact that the bead diameter of the British/Canadian 16" tyres and rims are ¼" larger than those of US 16" tires and rims.

Now, MRF of India's 9.00-16 tyre has come up on this forum before: NDMS 9" x 16" tyre from india. It comes in two types: one "to fit flat base rim only" (6" wide rim), and to fit a 5º taper bead (6.5" wide rim) - see full specs below.

During the last Beltring show, I spoke to various dealers and restorers, and all agreed on the fact that the tyre with the "to fit flat base rim only" lettering on the side will properly fit British/Canadian WD 16" split rims, and are too large to fit on US rims.
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/at...8&d=1076488599

So, if you are looking to buy a set of properly fitting 9.00-16 tyres for your CMP truck, you know now there is at least one option for new tyres.

Hope this helps,
Hanno
http://www.mapleleafup.nl/cmpvehicles/tyres_900-16.html