Dunlop run flats

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by Dan Sicotte
I was wondering if anyone has tried to run radials instead of bias ply tires. I have a '62 Ferret, and I have to replace the original dunlop tires. I bought some used Michelin "X" 9.00 x 16 radials. ?

Dan,

Do not worry about using the Michelin X on a Ferret, you are not breaking new ground. The French Army used the same tyres on their Ferrets. A friend had one of the first Ferrets in private ownership in the UK, a French one and he continued to run the Michelins without problems.

On the CVR(W) Fox armoured cars, Michelin were again used as replacement for Dunlop Trackgrip, but in this application, had Hutchinson inserts to enable them to perform as runflats.

I would suggest you run these tyres at the maximum pressure stated on the sidewall, in order to keep a small footprint on the road, this should ease the problem of transmission wind up, allowing the wheel to slip occasionally as the road surface permits.

Richard Farrant