Thread: Info needed: Building a repro LRDG 1940 Chev.
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Old 15-02-19, 12:38
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Originally Posted by Bob Carriere View Post
I know he found a set of Good Year All weather traction diamond tread 9.5 x 16 tires........ WHICH ARE STILL BEING MADE TODAY...... those are implement tires and I have a new set of Michelin 900 x 16 tires mounted ready to roll..
Despite the legal issue of Implement tyres used for Highway service (different jurisdictions place varying emphasis on this, some places you can "get away with it"), I see that the tyre itself is wholly unsuited for a CMP or Truck, 4 would hardly bear the weight!:

Goodyear All Weather Traction R-3
Size: 9.5-16
Load rating/plies: B/4PR
Diameter: 31.9
Rim width (min): 8.0
Max Single Load (lbs): 1100
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