R Cubed Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Been playing with some new toys which I bought from W & P I now have 2 nice new Firestone 7.50-20 Bar grips for the front of my truck and a shock wrench for undoing or doing up both types of nut on the wheels, and its a well handy bit of kit, pics to follow. Tonight I have changed 3 tyres and wheels and fitted the 2 new ones to the front axle and moved 3 others around to get rid of some dodgy tyres... cant pick up my arms any more its taken me about an hour to type this and I am nackered, now going to bed :yawn::yawn::yawn::yawn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Just make sure when you remount the rears wheels that the valve stems are 180 degrees opposite each other on each hub then you will have done it correctly per the TM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Just make sure when you remount the rears wheels that the valve stems are 180 degrees opposite each other on each hub then you will have done it correctly per the TM. Of course What do you take me for some kind of tyre kicker :cool2::cool2: :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 (edited) Thought I help you to be one of the few to do it correctly . As far as I know that applies to all U.S. Army vehicles with dual wheels Edited August 5, 2008 by abn deuce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 What is the logic behind that? Or what would happen if you would do it differently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 It is standard practice with dual wheels, I was taught to do it as a youngster but never thought to ask the reason, always assumed it was to do with balance but also ensures that the valves do not foul each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 As I understand it - keeping the valve stems 180 degrees opposite each other maintains wheel balance - as previously stated. I am one of the "few" who have done it correctly. Its a pain to do as the Ward tyres are not the easiest things to fit. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 (edited) Thought I help you to be one of the few to do it correctly . As far as I know that applies to all U.S. Army vehicles with dual wheels Hope you didn't take offence to my previous sarky reply, it was meant in good taste. :-D I think it is to do with the hole cut in the wheel for the valve to exit through, less metal so out of balance so put the other wheel 180 deg out and you counter act the hole. As far as I was aware this is applies to all dual wheeled vehicles as other posts say was taught this from an early age, will carry out the same when running duals on the front for shows as well, thanks for the advice. Edited August 5, 2008 by R Cubed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Also ensures you can get to both valves to aid inflation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Good bit of kit this, its a Shock wrench, large swingy handle thing locks on the bar then when spun the momentum of the weighted handles shocks the nuts un done or do up... All comes in a smart green metal box as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 No offence taken at ALL. It was something mentioned by Ranger on the WWII dodge forum and your post seemed a good time to pass on his instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Further to earlier answers, the wheels are (should be) individually balanced and so it doesn't matter how they are mounted. If they are not balanced properly and I doubt they were in wartime, then it is best to mount them with valves opposite to minimise the out of balance forces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Interestingly, the WLF manual has a detailed section on wheel balancing, so yes even on big slow trucks they stressed the importance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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