Jamied625 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I am in the middle of restoring my B81 and was thinking about putting float tires on the front. Im running 1100x 22 tires now I know that I need new rims but do I need all new hubs to accept rims. I was thinking about running a 385 width tire.Thanks for the input,Jamie Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Are your spokes 22"?The floats I have seen run on 20" spokes and then run a radial 385 R22.5 float or 425.I will take a look and see if there are 24.5 floats for 22" spokes. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Quick search shows floats for 22.5". Didn't think I had seen any in 24.5. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 ya im running 22" spokes, so do i have to change to a 20" spoke?All the float tires I see are 22.5 alsoJamie Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 20" bias tire/wheel converts to a 22.5" radial tire/wheel.22" bias converts to 24.5" radial.Yes, changing spokes would have to be done for you to run floats. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 yep Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I don't think id ever downsize to smaller tires. around here we like SPOKE wheels and BIG Rubber. true 24'' if we can get it haha 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 I don't think id ever downsize to smaller tires. around here we like SPOKE wheels and BIG Rubber. true 24'' if we can get it hahawell its not really downsizing there will be alot more rubber there with the floats haha Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Are you going to run the truck and need floats for the weight laws here or just like the look? Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 no I just like the look of the big float tires on the front of a truckJamie Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 oh. Does it got 24"s now? Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 no it has 1100x 22 tires on it now Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutis77 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Boooo! 12.00x24 the only way to go 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 if you find me 10 new 1200 24 tires that i can afford i would love to do that haha but i think im going to stay with the tires i have just add floats to the front Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Maybe go for the 485s on the front then with a off road tread Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 i am going to see what my tire guy has for good used float tires that is going to determine how big i will go working on a budget here i would love to go with 415 or 485 tire though Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Who do you deal with? Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'd run old skool 22'' rubber if it were mine,but whatever "float's" your boat..... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Who do you deal with?he is a one man operation Tire Fighter does a good job for the trucks and equipment Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I haven't seen a 20" spoke for the FA 600 axle, but have seen floats on a B815.FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 i was thinking about getting a axle out of a rd686 or something along those lines and putting it in i will have to measure it to see if it would work first Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 he is a one man operation Tire Fighter does a good job for the trucks and equipmentoh. if you dont have any luck with your guy try giving Toce Bros. a call in Torrington. Ask for sonny. they're a good year dealer and always treated us well with good reasonable prices. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 oh. if you dont have any luck with your guy try giving Toce Bros. a call in Torrington. Ask for sonny. they're a good year dealer and always treated us well with good reasonable prices.ok thanks i will keep that in mind Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32595-front-float-tire-on-b81/#findComment-203577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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