TIRE 600 X 16 MILITARY FIRESTONE

EARLY MBMBEARLY GPWGPWM201EARLYM201CJ2ACJ3ACJ3BM38
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402,33 €
BTW: 69,83 €
SKU:  WOA7791FI

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War Dept specs from the original Technical Manual — click to open

FIRESTONE

Tyre 600 x 16 Military NDT

Non-Directional Tread - 6 Ply

The Firestone 600x16 NDT military tyre is an authentic reproduction of the legendary WWII tyres that were supplied as original equipment on iconic military vehicles. This non-directional tread pattern tyre offers equal traction in both directions and is manufactured to original specifications with modern rubber compound for reliability.

Construction

6 Ply Nylon - Bias Ply

Origin

Made in USA

Type

NDT (Non-Directional Tread) Blackwall

Technical specifications

Ø 28.3" (719mm) - Width 6.7" (170mm) - With inner tube

Features

  • Non-directional tread pattern with equal traction in both directions
  • 6 Ply nylon construction (Load Range C) - load capacity 650 kg @ 45 PSI
  • Authentic square shoulder design
  • Tube type fitment (requires inner tube)
  • Historically correct reproduction of original WWII tyre specification

★ This Firestone NDT military tyre is manufactured in the USA to original WWII specifications and is the authentic choice for restoration of 1940s military vehicles.

Installation notes

This tyre requires the use of an inner tube (tube type) with TR15 valve. Recommended tyre pressure 35-45 PSI depending on load and terrain conditions. Flaps are recommended when fitting to split-rim wheels.

Compatibility

The 600x16 size was standard on WWII 1/4-ton military vehicles and early post-war jeeps. Please note: this tyre is exclusively suitable for 16" rims with inner tube (not tubeless). Not compatible with modern tubeless rims.

Historical context

The Firestone NDT (Non-Directional Tread) tyre was original equipment on many iconic WWII military vehicles. The non-directional tread pattern was specifically developed for military applications where forward and reverse driving with equal traction was essential.

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Restoration part — not a ready-to-fit product

This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.

Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.

COMPATIBLE_MODELS EARLY MB, MB, M201, M201EARLY, EARLY GPW, GPW, CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B, M38
ALL_CATEGORIES : GROUP 13 - WHEELS CJ3A, GROUP 13 - WHEELS CJ3B

This part fits:

ModelYears
Military jeeps
Willys MB (early)1941, 1942
Willys MB1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Ford GPW (early)1942
Ford GPW1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Hotchkiss M201 (early)1956, 1957, 1958, 1959
Hotchkiss M2011956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966
Willys M381950, 1951, 1952
CJ series
Jeep CJ-2A1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949
Jeep CJ-3A1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953
Jeep CJ-3B1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968

📐 Diagrams & technical drawings

From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)

Group 25-02 — Hubs and Drums
Group 25-02 — Hubs and Drums
Page 96–96
Group 25-03 — Wheel Bearings, Seals and Retainers
Group 25-03 — Wheel Bearings, Seals and Retainers
Page 96–97