4.5x16 tires (Bombardier Muskeg Tire question)

[alpaactow]

i need tires for my old bombardier muskeg they are 4.5-16 and the only ones i can find are alpine guide... are there any other options for this size tires or is alpine guide the only place that makes this size??? thanks al

 

[pixie]

They are also available from Bombardier. ( Prinoth/Camoplast )

Did you check with forum member boggie ?

 

[the old trucker]

i need tires for my old bombardier muskeg they are 4.5-16 and the only ones i can find are alpine guide... are there any other options for this size tires or is alpine guide the only place that makes this size??? thanks al

They are also made by Goodyear Tire. $100.00 each, here in eastern Canada.

 

[alpaactow]

thanks for the info..... anyone have any part numbers on the goodyear tires or any retailers that carry them in the u.s..... al

 

[the old trucker]

Would a motorcycle tire fit OK?? I'm not sure on the ply rating on the different tires.

 

[Southbound Pachyderm]

Not my arena, but have you checked out Coker Tire? Corky specializes in vintage tires and is one of the best guys in the business you could hope to come across. Sorry if not, but thought it was worth looking in to.

http://store.coker.com/16-quot-tire-amp-wheel-sizes.html

 

[kev]

hello i just want know the right air pressure to load in my muskeg wheels thank you for help me find the good pressure

 

[pixie]

Welcome to the forum, Kev !!

I'll tell you the tire pressure if you'll post a picture of your Muskeg







One hundred pounds

 

[trapnfish]

we have a 03 and 07 br180 and are useing a 22x6x16 metal band press on forklift tire with custom made flat stock steel welded in center -- most machine shops can do this for you THEY WILL NEVER GO BAD !!!!!!

 

[allenstowing]

I am looking for some of the tubed tires that fit my SW-48. It is the first tire behind the sprocket. The rim size is 16x4. Here is a link to a photo of it http://www.allenswrecker.com/offroad.htm

 

[matt6726]

i used motorcycle tires and poly filled them and have no problems yet.

 

[SIMONALLEN]

If your still looking for the tires I do have a skid full in stock.

PM me

 

[trapnfish]

no thank you i was able to customize two from 21x5x16's metal band press on forklift tires , just had to mill and weld in centers 0-offset has worked out great for over 600 hours so far with NO wear . i expect many years of trouble free wear

 

[red ram]

goodyear stil makes them 250$ x - avalible canada

 

[the old trucker]

goodyear stil makes them 250$ x - avalible canada

$195.00 in Newfouldland.....

OT.

 

[jeepstuff2002]

$222 in Eastern Ontario!!!! priced last week...

 

[SIMONALLEN]

I have 5 left at $175.50 canadian.

 

[Hachet]

i need tires for my old bombardier muskeg they are 4.5-16 and the only ones i can find are alpine guide... are there any other options for this size tires or is alpine guide the only place that makes this size??? thanks al

I have a mk3 and. Use 4 snowplough tires at rear and convenient spares ahead. The 4 rear tires tighten the track so 6 ply. The rest 12 are convenient spares 4.5x 16. T35 or T45. I pick them up at wrecker for 20 bucks. I had 2 badly rusted so cut out the outer rim and welded on a tubeless rim of the same spares I’m running tubless tires on 2 modified rims. Seem to hold at 60 psi

 

[Hachet]

The red rim is now tubless

 

[Hachet]

Attaching tubless rim to old bombardier rim
Note how this rim centre’s itself exact fit on Center hub

 

[Hachet]

Now that l saved you a thousand dollars can you help me find a 2 inch fine thread axle cap with grease nipple and bars for my unit.

 

[Hachet]

I installed rebuilt 429 Ford thunderjet with C6 on this one. The gin poles is 12 ft from ground

 

[J5 Bombardier]

What's history on that Mk3 Penquin ?

 

[Hachet]

It’s a 1945 ex Canadian military unit. My brother used it for fire fighting and guiding for afew years. The tracks were redone 18 yrs ago. Mostly parked the rest of its life. There was apparently 1500 made but most ended up in USA.

 

[Dentaldoc]

I just bought a bombardier Muskeg don’t know the year , but it has 28 in tracks and double sprockets and wheels. Trying to check fluids it has a Ford straight 6 in it behind the cab . I believe the drum brake on drive line simultaneous pulling of steering levers , it’s those cylinders that fluid go into what types do I use, is it hydraulic or brake ?

 

[Dentaldoc]

This is the Muskeg

 

[PJL]

The drum brake should be a mechanically operated parking brake. There should be a lever in the cab. Brake fluid typically goes in the steering brake systems.

 

[Dentaldoc]

Does it matter what dot to use

 

[PJL]

Whatever you can get at your local auto parts should be fine. Don't use DOT 5 silicone.

What is the Difference Between DOT3, DOT4 and DOT5 Brake Fluid? – Quicksilver Q Crew

goqcrew.com

 

[Dentaldoc]

Thanks I got plenty of dot 4 I will use that any ideas on where the data plates are on this rig and where to find manual on it thanks