M416 tires. Question about tubeless on wheels

[axlesandantennas]

Hey everyone.

The military tube type tires on the trailer are pretty rough looking. The inner tubes seem to be ok as they are holding air. But I need new tires none the less.

From what I have found on line, 225/75/16 are a good replacement in terms of size. However, it’s the mounting that has me perplexed.

Can a tubeless tire be mounted on the military wheels without the inner tubes? The wheels themselves look good with no bents outer rim, no rust, or anything else suspect.

Thanks.

 

[brian90744]

You can use tubeless tires = no problem. see
Retiring to Cooper AT3 on my M416

 

[axlesandantennas]

Just reviews your info and it has answered a ton of questions! Thank you very very much for that.

 

[mep1811]

Yes you can but those tires are LT tires and don't air down well. Get some jeep wheels (cheap) and get some 31.9.50 15 tires load range C . They will air down nicely .
I know from experience about running the LT tires and have then bounce while aired down . After all, they are designed for use on 3/4 and one ton trucks.

 

[john61ct]

Yes on the TV, but why would you want to air down the trailer tires?