Confusion about M38 tires...

Herrmann_Sherman · Post by **Herrmann_Sherman** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:49 am

I´m very confused because a friend of mine told me (as much as I know M38 tires are 7.00x16) that for an M38 6.00x16 are also "legitime". Is this true? I know 6.00 will work but the question is, did US military ever used 6.00x16?

Thanks for input...

Herrmann_Sherman

JAM · Post by **JAM** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:18 pm

TM9-8012 as indicated 7.00 x 16.00

Post by **wesk** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:53 pm

7.00 - 16 is correct. Perhaps your friend read about the 6 pilot model (pre-production) M38's that came with 6.00 - 16 tires and WWII type combat wheels.

JAM · Post by **JAM** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:40 am

why there are two values, and how to interpret?

major519 · Post by **major519** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:34 pm

This would be reference to the diameter of the stud circle on the rim as well as the spacing between studs...

JAM · Post by **JAM** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:30 pm

major519 wrote: ......as well as the spacing between studs...

I do not understand this ....
Note that the difference between the two values is 0.008 "

may be the tolerance range in diameter circle stud?

Post by **wesk** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:07 pm

Yes that is the tolerance range allowed which can also be stated as 5.5" diameter + or - .004" .

JAM · Post by **JAM** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:48 pm

Wes thanks the doubt is resolved