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Old 09-11-14, 21:28
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The tires on it now are original rims welded to jeep rims with jeep tires. It did come with a pair of original 8-25-10 tires, although one of them is blown so the hunt for replacements will begin. We installed forklift tires on a couple of similar guns at work, but they are a bit small for the application.
Great find again, Rob!

You're shopping at that scrapyard like some wives do at a shopping mall when they are bored

Anyhow, re. tyres, here's an ad which might be of interest: http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/la...d=73449&cat=50


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Small batch of 7.50-10.00 tyres suitable for 6Pdr A/T gun
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These are 3/4" smaller in diameter than the original 8.25-10.00 tyres
that were used but are brand new with no cracking or perishing.
Also correct tubes with cranked valve availiable. Small quantity only.
Tyres £168, Tubes £20
07981 993476
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