M37 Restoration (53-41242)

[chris vickery]

Isn’t the tire supposed to go in the cage ? Lol
Cage isn’t going to protect the guy taking the picture....

[rob love]

Sorry to be critical, but I can't say I am a fan of using those Michelin radials on a restoration that is at this level.

[David Herbert]

I am sorry Wayne but I agree with Rob. Bar Grips are so easily available (at least here in the UK) and in keeping with the truck. I do grant you though that the Michelins will last longer, give you more grip on the road and probably be quieter too but having done this nice a job so far......

David

[Wayne Hingley]

Originally Posted by David Herbert

I am sorry Wayne but I agree with Rob. Bar Grips are so easily available (at least here in the UK) and in keeping with the truck. I do grant you though that the Michelins will last longer, give you more grip on the road and probably be quieter too but having done this nice a job so far......

David

I don't disagree gentlemen. I expected to draw some fire with those tires... I would also prefer to have some new bar-grips on the truck, but its really an economic decision at the moment. The new condition Michelin's fell into my hands at a price I couldn't refuse. Ill be watching for the opportunity to change them out when I recharge the hobby funding pool.

[David Herbert]

That sounds like a convincing argument !

David

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Find a second set of rims and mount bar grips on those. One set for travel and one for show.

[rob love]

A tire I would recommend for the M37, if you must go the radial route, is the 8.25-16 Michelen from the G-wagon. Very close to the original size, and they have a nice mud and snow tread pattern on them. They also don't have the balloonish look of the LSVW tires.
The entire fleet has had those tires replaced in the last year, so lots on the market. Toronto has been putting them up for sale on CADC a pallet at a time, still with their rims. While the first palletloads went for $1500 or so, the price has crept down to under $400 for a pallet of 5.
I have put those tires on the limbers and some other pieces around the museum.