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Confusion about M38 tires...
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:49 am
by Herrmann_Sherman
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
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:18 pm
by JAM
TM9-8012 as indicated 7.00 x 16.00
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:53 pm
by wesk
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.
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:40 am
by JAM
why there are two values, and how to interpret?
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 1:34 pm
by major519
This would be reference to the diameter of the stud circle on the rim as well as the spacing between studs...
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:30 pm
by JAM
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?
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:07 pm
by wesk
Yes that is the tolerance range allowed which can also be stated as 5.5" diameter + or - .004" .
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:48 pm
by JAM
Wes thanks the doubt is resolved