Man, I just can't help but lust over the look of old school pizza cutters. Every time I see a classic truck with 9 x 16 Super Lugs it just looks right. Those tires measure out to about 36x10" give or take. Excellent ratio.
I still have the stock split rim 16" wheels that came with my Troopy, would I be stupid if I mounted a set of Super Lugs (with tubes, of course) on those wheels? I know bias ply tires don't ride like a radial but what should I expect specifically in terms of undesirable ride characteristics? They're not cheap either and doubt they last long. I guess they made radial Super Lugs for a while but apparently not anymore. Bummer. Shame Toyo doesn't make the M55s in anything larger than a ~33".
Seems to me the idea of having inner tubes and split rims isn't so bad for a guy like me ... there's a reason they spec these trucks that way OEM in markets where field repairs are necessary. I realize it's not DOT legal but not too concerned about that.
I mean, just look at this tire profile and overall vibe ... it's perfect.
I still have the stock split rim 16" wheels that came with my Troopy, would I be stupid if I mounted a set of Super Lugs (with tubes, of course) on those wheels? I know bias ply tires don't ride like a radial but what should I expect specifically in terms of undesirable ride characteristics? They're not cheap either and doubt they last long. I guess they made radial Super Lugs for a while but apparently not anymore. Bummer. Shame Toyo doesn't make the M55s in anything larger than a ~33".
Seems to me the idea of having inner tubes and split rims isn't so bad for a guy like me ... there's a reason they spec these trucks that way OEM in markets where field repairs are necessary. I realize it's not DOT legal but not too concerned about that.
I mean, just look at this tire profile and overall vibe ... it's perfect.