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So i am nearing the end of my conversion (see my build thread) and tyres are next on the list.
I have 38x15 on the back and im putting 18.4x38 tyres on them, i want to keep it relatively level so my problem is front wheels.
i have worked out i think the tyre sizes:
rear

68.9" overall height new tyre 18.4 38
57.7" overall height original tyre 12.4 36
11.2" difference in height on new tyres

front

32" overall height original tyre
35.5" overall height new tyre 12.00-18
38.2" overall height new tyre 11.00-16 also 36.6
35.4" overall height new tyre 10.00-16

so am i correct in saying that i need a tyre for the front to be a overall height of 43" to keep it level? if so what the hell do i put on the front?

Please excuse me if I am barking up the wrong tree here. I'm the proud owner of a Super Dexta so I'm treading on thin ice. Would the front wheel of the major not be the same as the Dextas, 600 x16, unless you have a wheelless/ 4x4 major?

Mervyn Spencer wrote:Please excuse me if I am barking up the wrong tree here. I'm the proud owner of a Super Dexta so I'm treading on thin ice. Would the front wheel of the major not be the same as the Dextas, 600 x16, unless you have a wheelless/ 4x4 major?

2 types of wheel rims were used as far as i know 16" and 19". Dexta used indeed the same wheels, but the front axle is different.

Majors used 600x19 on cast rims & 750x16 on pressed rims cheers Les.

Thanks for clarifying the tyre/rim sizes Les.

Do you think it would look stupid with a marshall 304 back wheel in the front? My boss has got one and I measured it at 42" which is just what I need I think.