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Recent content by davargo
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Dayton Wheels
Same spacers, just a single ring. I'll take a look at the wedge ring location. Very possible my old wheels have been abused! I'm not too worried about it, just want to make sure nothing is going to move if the wedges aren't set in enough -
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Dayton Wheels
Back to different style of wedges for a moment. I am replacing tube type 20" wheels with tubeless 22.5. I bolted them up last night and it seems like the wedges are not seating as deeply as they did before. I can measure later but I'm guessing I have about 1/2" between the wedge and the face of... -
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GMC C7000 Larger Tire Size
A slightly higher gear ratio would be good actually. It currently tops out around 55mph, I almost never use the low range in the axle. I wouldn't mind a few more mph. Rear tires should be no problem on clearance, just concerned about the front -
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GMC C7000 Larger Tire Size
8.2 diesel. Not the most desirable engine but it runs really well and should be fine for my purposes -
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GMC C7000 Larger Tire Size
The current tires badly need replacing due to dry rot, seems logical to upgrade to something readily available and repairable anywhere by anyone since I need to buy something regardless -
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GMC C7000 Larger Tire Size
I have a 1986 GMC C7000 with 9.00-20 tires on Dayton style wheels currently. I know many of these trucks came with 10.00-20 tires as well. I am working on upgrading to tubeless, I have 4 new-to-me 22.5 wheels and 4 good 11R22.5 drive tires. I am having trouble finding good used steer tires at a...