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|  MIL-T-62518A
tandem axles rated at 20 900 (46,000 pounds) or less. Except for class F, G, H and J, rims and
disc wheel sizes shall be the same for all wheels on each vehicle. Except for class F, G, H and J,
tire size and load range (ply rating) shall be the same for all tires on each vehicle. When
specified (see 6.2), vehicles shall be equipped with wide base type tires and wheels for the front
and rear axles in lieu of the duals. Wide base wheels shall be interchangeable without the use of
an adapter. When specified (see 6.2), disc type wheels shall be furnished.
* 3.4.10.1 Tires. Except for class A vehicles, tires shall be steel belted radial, or when
specified (see 6.2), bias ply type. Tires for class A vehicles shall be of the bias ply type. Unless
otherwise specified, low profile or standard profile tires may be used. When specified (see 6.2),
low profile tires shall be furnished. Tires shall be tubeless type with highway tread for model
4x2 and 6x4 vehicles and with non-directional mud and snow tread for model 4x4 vehicles.
Tires shall be of a rated capacity at least equal to that specified in 3.2.6. Tires shall conform to
Tire and Rim Association or to the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation
recommendations.
* 3.4.10.2 Inner tubes. When tube type tires are specified in procurement documents, inner
tubes shall be of the heavy duty type, and shall be of proper size for the tires furnished. Tube
type radial tires shall have radial tire inner tubes. Tire flaps shall be provided for tube type tires
in accordance with The Tire and Rim Association recommendations.
* 3.4.10.3 Carrier for spare tire assembly. When specified (see 6.2), a carrier for a spare
wheel or rim and tire assembly shall be furnished. Threaded fasteners, when used to secure the
spare tire in the carrier, shall be constructed of or plated with corrosion-resistant material. The
carrier shall be mounted vertically in the body load space. The carrier design shall enable
removal or mounting of the spare wheel assembly using only the tools specified in 3.4.16.1. The
carrier shall enable the safe removal and installation of the spare tire assembly from and to the
vehicle and carrier without personnel positioning themselves or any part of their body under the
spare tire assembly.
3.4.10.4 Spare wheel or rim. When specified (see 6.2), a spare wheel or rim identical to
those furnished on the front axle of the vehicle shall be provided. When a spare tire assembly is
specified (see 3.4.10.5), a spare wheel or rim shall be furnished.
* 3.4.10.5 Spare tire assembly. When specified (see 6.2), a spare tire assembly shall be
furnished. The spare tire assembly shall include an inflated spare tire mounted on the spare
wheel or rim. The spare tire shall be of the same size, tread design and load range (ply rating) as
the tires furnished on the front axle of the vehicle.
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