How would tires like these work sled pulling?

[fnschlaud4620]

Hi,

I am not a puller, but I was wondering if anyone has ever tired to mount these on truck rims...

http://cgi.ebay.com/33x15-5-16-5-12ply-FLOTATION-SKID-STEER-TIRE-4-Tires_W0QQitemZ320416045922QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Heavy_Equipment_Parts?hash=item4a9a48db62

The size seems like they could go on a regular 16.5 truck rim.

 

[Bosshawg600]

I wouldnt do it. Only Vehicle Ive seen them work decent on is a full time mud bogger.

Plus 12ply....Have fun with that!

 

[getblown5.9]

hmm...those things would bite hard if sharpened/shaved like a cepek puller.

compound might be too hard tho.

 

[Legendarydslper]

Wow I wonder how a tire like that would ride on the street haha

 

[zstroken]

except most places require DOT tires.

 

[sleepysifrit05]

they weigh a ton

 

[Diesel Fanatic]

A buddy of mine ran them on his super stock gas puller against cut pulling tires and did quite well. He had to make rims for them, but in the end did very well.

 

[Turbo Performance]

they weigh a ton

Exactly. You would also be hard pressed to get them installed on regular 16.5" truck wheels. The drop center just isn't big enough to get a tire like that on the wheel without ripping a bead. Just my $.02

 

[kino_fab]

I could imagine the PITA trying to mount them. Even the 14 ply 16" trailer tires are bad enough. Easiest thing I have ever mounted on a rim was a 28x10.5 drag slick. They like to flex more and are more forgiving lol.