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Who makes 16 x 6.00 tires?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by ParsonWalker, Mar 1, 2011.

  1. ParsonWalker

    ParsonWalker New Member

    I've seen the NDT Firestones in 16" x 6.00 that KaiserWillys sells . . . but does anybody make a modern M&S in this size anymore? I want a more classic look on my '65 tux park than the big mudders on there now. I wanted a taller look (no lift on mine) so I've located some 16" x 4.5" rims. I'm told 16x6.00 will fit nicely, but where the heck do you guys FIND them??

    Or are there any other options for these wheels??

    Thanks guys . . .
     
  2. DrDanteIII

    DrDanteIII Master Procrastinator

  3. Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

    This is a VERY popular question around here! Seems to come up quite often, I've brought it up myself a few times. The tires I'd like to find are not made anymore, but these currently have my attention. They have a lot of ungrooved surface, so I'd probably have them siped for better gripping on pavement. http://www.universaltire.com/truck-and-military/truck/650-16-sta-super-traxion.html

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    This is the tire I've had the purple hornies for, the CO-OP Grip Spur (this is a 9" wide version), but they don't make 'em anymore. Word is, the molds were even destroyed. Why, I don't know, there seems to be a lot of demand for them.

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    This was my second choice, the original Gateway Buckshot Mudders, also out of production.

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    Either of these tires in 6.00 or 7.00x16 look like they'd be awesome off-road tires for stock old Jeeps.

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    Last edited: Mar 1, 2011
  4. windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

    6:00x16's are a little small, those universal tire ones are actual 6:50x 16 and look great on a stock Jeep. Or even a 7:00 x16 but they are a little big and work better with 1" of lift.
     
  5. ParsonWalker

    ParsonWalker New Member

    Thanks for the answers and direction! So . . . will 6.5 x 16 fit on a 4.5 x 16 rim?? I don't know a darn thing about tires! Also, does anybody know if NDT are loud and vibrate a lot on pavement? I will be driving 90% on pavement, and no serious offroading, so the pictures (while helpful, thanks!) look a little aggressive for me. I'll do a little hunting which might mean a creek crossing or two and a little mud, shallow snow (Eastern Virginia!) and ruts, but no need for tractor tires. Any recommendations with this info added? My dad always said NDT was great in mud because they don't "fill up" but lousy on snow and ice . . .
     
  6. old_willys

    old_willys New Member

    A I help a friend put the universal tires on his gpw which he uses on the pavement, he does wwll renactments and likes the tires however a gpw is a little different then what you are driving
     
  7. ParsonWalker

    ParsonWalker New Member

    Thanks. It looks like the Universal ones shouldn't be too loud . . .
     
  8. windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

    6:00, 6:50, 7:00, 16's will all fit fine on stock rims. even the 34.x9x16 swamper will fit on the stock 16" rim but it's pushing it.
     
  9. ParsonWalker

    ParsonWalker New Member

    THANK YOU!!! That helps a LOT! Should've asked that to start with!