Split Ring Whel and Tyre info required.

[Petroladdict]

Guy's I have a 52 M37 here in the UK and I know this subject has been discussed many times and apologise if I am repeating but I have the original Split Ring wheels fitted all 5 n this truck are the same but not 7in backspace as I believe are std mine are 8in plus?. Do I have dually rims not sure on this, but there fitted with NDT 9.00 x 16's all cracked and not that good.
What can I fit as these wheels are tubed is it possible to fit tubeless radials with tubes tyre shop says no no!!, and if so what size can I go in metric or imperial could do with some advice please.
My tyre shop won't touch them been split ring but a commercial shop will fit them at cost of cause or I will just fit them myself chain them up and try to seat the beads with some sort of safety measure not ideal I know.

[Cal_Gary]

Welcome Petrol! Glad to have you with us!
This recent post has a lot of good info regarding treads:
http://www.g741.org/PHPBB/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9172
I'm no rim expert but you could have some Power Wagon rims there. The forum guys will weigh in to lend a hand!
Gary

[Petroladdict]

Well I have measured these wheels up and sent the drawings off to get a idea on some tubeless drop centre rims been made with the original Budd 67/8 pcd see where we go. I will feel better as there are plenty of tyre options here for tubeless tyres incl the 315/75/16 and 17in sizes plus the safety factor of dealing with them on a day to day basis on the road and the General tyre shops locally.

[Elwood]

You might find this information to be of use: http://texaspowerwagon.com/Tires.htm