Posted by Charlie on April 09, 1999 at 22:02:07:
In Reply to: Speedo cable and possible larger tire size posted by STP on April 09, 1999 at 21:15:22:
Tallest tires for the 16X6.5 split/combat rims are 38.7" Michelin 11.00R16 XL/XS/XZL. Close are Swamper/Bogger 38.5/11.00-16. Michelin 325/85R16 XML are also 38.7" tall, but 2" wider (about 13"), fit best on 8-9" wide tubeless 16" rims. As far as I know, no-one makes a 16" tire taller than that. We'ver all seen a few 10.50-16 bias ply chevron treads around, they are only 36-37" tall. Gama Goat 11.00-18s are 40-41" tall, require same fancy adaptation to fit the 18" wheels. There's lots in 20". Realistically for a Power Wagon with either stock or Dana 60/70 axles, 12.5R20 (a Unimog size) Michelins at 40.7" tall would be about the limit. 14.5R20s (bigger Unimog size, both are "low profile" with 80% aspect ratios) would be pushing the limits as far as axle strength and clearance. There are lots of sexy military Michelins bigger than 44" (13.00R20s, 14.00R20s, 395/80R20s, etc., etc.) but they really belong on 2.5-5 tonners with strong axles.
Charlie