Rear axle in woodland

[Baffle]

The most significant factor was that you can repair a split rim tyre with nothing more than a spanner and a Dunlop kit.

 

Commercial tyres were also high ply and getting them on a bead with levers was "difficult"

Aah I see, having struggled refitting some motorbike tyres with levers, I do understand.....the rim actually comes apart - brilliant. Thanks, I'm that much wiser.

[aspenarb]

Could be an old yank wartime ex army truck axle, something like a Dodge.

 

Bob

 

40`s Dodge

 

[Stubby]

Could be an old yank wartime ex army truck axle, something like a Dodge.

 

Bob

 

40`s Dodge

 

 

Thats a good call . Wheels look good for it .

[Baffle]

Could be an old yank wartime ex army truck axle, something like a Dodge

Yes, that's really helpful and looks spot on, thank you!

I guess I should be able to get a start and stop dates for the tyres, though they could remain in use for a long time after fitting depending on use.

 

Cheers,

Matt

[Stubby]

Yes, that's really helpful and looks spot on, thank you!

I guess I should be able to get a start and stop dates for the tyres, though they could remain in use for a long time after fitting depending on use.

 

Cheers,

Matt

 

The tires are Michelin and would not be original to the truck ( if that is what it is ) More likely as has been suggested a trailer made from truck axle .

[Baffle]

Yep, OK understood. thanks.

[Mike Hill]

Could be an old yank wartime ex army truck axle, something like a Dodge.

 

Bob

 

40`s Dodge

 

 

If its not a Dodge rear Axel,it could be off a Jeep.

 

Take the picture down the local Gay Bar and ask the patons,they will be experts on "Willys".

 

Best of luck.

[scbk]

Don't know about tyres as old as that but "modern" tyres have the year of production hidden in a code printed on the side.

[Beardie]

Don't know about tyres as old as that but "modern" tyres have the year of production hidden in a code printed on the side.

 

In the first picture, the right-hand tyre looks like it could be a remould and therefore possibly second-hand when fitted.