im pulling the trigger finally

[Rob93]

There are 6 lug 16.5 steel wheels available. It was through 4wp or pro comp I think. The issue I found researching more is the 16.5 have bead issues for wheeling. Hummers run beadlocks but I am not sure there are 6 lug 16.5 beadlocks and if not you got to worry about airing down and popping a bead.

Its 4wheelparts
http://www.4wheelparts.com/WheelFinder. ... False&pg=1

[fishsticks]

Instead of an 8.6" EXT axle, may I suggest you be the first to find a wrecked SS and pull the 9.5" 14 bolt out of it? Still tons of gear/locker choices available for it. The added strength should give you some safety cushion. Right now there's not much you can do about the 7.2" front w/o a SAS, but you can at least keep the rear together.

Blowing an axle on the trail really ruins your day, as several of us can tell you.

[KE7WOX]

There are 6 lug 16.5 steel wheels available. It was through 4wp or pro comp I think. The issue I found researching more is the 16.5 have bead issues for wheeling. Hummers run beadlocks but I am not sure there are 6 lug 16.5 beadlocks and if not you got to worry about airing down and popping a bead.

I remember you mentioning that in the OS. I doubt you can find regular Beadlocks in 16.5 / 6 lug, even the Hummer wheels are specialty, as they are 2-piece wheels (Hutchinson?). I believe most of the newer H1s had 17 inch aluminium wheels.

[Hpimichael02]

turns out that my neighbor has a 36" tire rim combo so ima snag a tire from him when i get the body lift on so i can see what needs to be modded out and how far

[HARDTRAILZ]

What 36s? Make sure to check rim specs and things since they play a huge roll in going big. I kinda wish I went 8 inch wide instead of 9 but my comba works good. I am putting the 35s I have on 8s.

[Hpimichael02]

yea but the 37's are still the plan i just need a tire for exaple so i can see what needs to be cut welded and re braced and then re done on other sides

[HARDTRAILZ]

Yep but you need to know specs underwtand what will change w the 37 or you are wasting tie since they could be completely different and cycle far different as well. I know I could bolt on 37s and drive around now but getting a 35 to work offroad is totally different and all tire and wheel variables will be in play.

[Mooseknuckle]

Yep but you need to know specs underwtand what will change w the 37 or you are wasting tie since they could be completely different and cycle far different as well. I know I could bolt on 37s and drive around now but getting a 35 to work offroad is totally different and all tire and wheel variables will be in play.

Lots of respect for trying this thought very interested to see the outcome...good luck!

[kingm1989]

Did this ever get completed I'd love to see some pics of it I was debating it on mine since mine very rarely gets wheeled

[HARDTRAILZ]

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[v7guy]

I would encourage you to give it a shot. Kyle ran around with 36s for awhile.

After you trim the fender you'll likely have to take a bfh to the firewall to get full lock to lock steering. But it should work just fine depending on the offset. I don't think the firewall would need to move much and those kind of mods are pretty common on other platforms.

It'd look killer and give the guys that do wheel a data point.

[ErikSS]

A couple guys did a nice job cutting and adjustinv that part of te firewall. I rub the frame a little but a touch more offset would fix that.
I would agree with Kyle though. Old threads....

[HARDTRAILZ]

I ran 36s on 16s and 36s on 20s. I had a set of 37s I was going to borrow and bolt on but forgot about my bigger brakes and 15s not fitting anymore. I likely can find a set to try though. I do have a spare set of 20s and 17s I could maybe find some used tires to see how they fit.

[Jrgunn5150]

I have to say, looking at the wheelbase of mine and the frame and everything, I think a 35-37 are the optimal size for wheeling these. The feasibility is another issue lol

[ErikSS]

I consider 35s easy. I suppose not everyone would though. If I ever run across a set of 37's on wheels with more off set, I would try bolting them on just to see what happens.