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johndee138 · 09-15-2018, 04:36 PM

I'm investigating the feasibility of swapping out my 16" artillery wheels for some 5x5 1/2 wheels and 15" tires. I have stock 36 spindles, 39 rear brakes and M/T Lincoln style up front. I am assuming I will need 37-40 style spindles, and have been looking at the Speedway stuff for the hub/ drum parts.
Will all the steering linkage remain the same?
The choices for WWW radial tires are much greater and less pricey in the 15" categories. That alone is driving some of this inquiry.
Diamondbacks are $1200 and up for 4!
Yes, I'll be tying up more than that if I do end up doing this swap, but I think I may increase my long term options if I switch out the wheel sizes.
Any suggestions on what I might need?

09-15-2018, 04:36 PM	#1
johndee138 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 522	15" wheels for my 36 I'm investigating the feasibility of swapping out my 16" artillery wheels for some 5x5 1/2 wheels and 15" tires. I have stock 36 spindles, 39 rear brakes and M/T Lincoln style up front. I am assuming I will need 37-40 style spindles, and have been looking at the Speedway stuff for the hub/ drum parts. Will all the steering linkage remain the same? The choices for WWW radial tires are much greater and less pricey in the 15" categories. That alone is driving some of this inquiry. Diamondbacks are $1200 and up for 4! Yes, I'll be tying up more than that if I do end up doing this swap, but I think I may increase my long term options if I switch out the wheel sizes. Any suggestions on what I might need?