Mission success depends on equipment you can trust. Performance Plus Tire supplies military and defense-grade tires engineered for harsh environments—desert heat, arctic cold, mud, rock, and unimproved roads. Our team matches tires by platform, axle position, and mission profile so you get reliable traction, casing strength, and service life while meeting compliance and safety requirements.
Applications We Support
Light Tactical: HMMWV-class and light utility vehicles; common sizes include 37" LT profiles and equivalent metric fitments.
Medium/Heavy Tactical: 395/85R20, 365/85R20, 16.00R20 and related sizes for cargo, tractor, tanker, and recovery vehicles.
Armored & MRAP: High-load, cut/chip-resistant casings with options for beadlock/runflat interface and CTIS compatibility.
Trailers & Dollies: Matched patterns and load ranges for convoy stability and even wear.
Construction & Technologies
Radial vs. Bias: Radials run cooler at speed and offer longer tread life; bias-ply provides exceptional sidewall toughness for severe on/off-road duty. We’ll recommend the construction that fits your mission.
Reinforced Casings: Multiple steel belts, protective under-tread, and robust bead packages help resist punctures and bruising.
Patterns for Terrain: Non-directional cross-country, aggressive lug, and hybrid ribs balance traction, mobility, and road manners.
CTIS & Runflat Interfaces: Many platforms use Central Tire Inflation Systems and beadlock/runflat hardware. We confirm valve/liner compatibility and bead-seat specs.
Tubeless & Tube-Type: We support tubeless single-piece rims and tube/tube-flap combos for multi-piece and split rims; we verify rim rating and safety requirements.
Key Specs We Verify
Size Systems: Metric (e.g., 395/85R20), “traditional” (e.g., 16.00R20), and LT/flotation (e.g., 37x12.50R). We match overall diameter, section width, and revs per mile.
Load Range & Index: Selected to meet or exceed axle GAWR and gross vehicle weight, including armor, kits, and payload.
Speed Symbol & Service Description: Aligned to vehicle capability and policy limits for on-road and off-road use.
DOT/On-Road Use: Where on-road operation is required, we source DOT-marked options; many military patterns are off-road only.
Cross-Reference: We help map OEM specs and NSN-style references to current production equivalents when available.
Wheel & Tire Assemblies—Mount, Balance, Deploy
We build assemblies to your rim type (single-piece or multi-piece), include correct tubes/flaps where required, and balance when appropriate for on-road duty. Each shipment includes torque guidance and best-practice installation notes.
Care & Maintenance
Set cold inflation using load tables for your axle weights and CTIS strategy. Inspect treads and sidewalls after impacts, remove embedded stones, and monitor irregular wear early. Store away from heat/ozone and follow age/condition replacement practices for fleet safety.
Military Tires FAQ
Are military tires DOT approved for highway use?
Some are, many are not. If your vehicle operates on public roads, choose DOT-marked tires and follow applicable regulations. We’ll identify compliant options for your platform.
What’s the difference between radial and bias military tires?
Radials typically run cooler and last longer at sustained speeds; bias-ply provides exceptional sidewall toughness and is common in severe mixed-service applications.
Can I mix tread patterns or brands on the same axle?
Avoid mixing on the same axle—uniform patterns and diameters promote stability, even wear, and predictable braking, especially in dual or multi-axle configurations.
Do I need tubes for my wheels?
Single-piece tubeless rims generally use tubeless tires. Multi-piece and certain split rims require tube and flap sets. We’ll confirm based on rim stamp and TM guidance.
Will these tires work with CTIS?
Many military tires are CTIS-compatible; valve hardware and bead interface must match your system. We confirm compatibility before shipment.
Do military tires have runflat capability?
Runflat requires compatible wheels and inserts. Without inserts, no tire should be operated “flat.” We can supply tires sized for runflat hardware where specified.
How do I choose the right size replacement?
Match overall diameter, load index/range, and clearance to the vehicle and mission. We cross-reference OEM specs and verify true mounted dimensions.
What inflation pressure should I use?
Use the manufacturer’s load/inflation tables based on axle weight and speed. For CTIS, follow the vehicle’s technical guidance for terrain modes.
Are surplus or aged tires acceptable?
Age, storage, and condition matter. For mission-critical use, we recommend current production with traceable date codes and proper storage history.
Do you support export and compliance requirements?
Yes—orders follow applicable laws and end-use verifications. We coordinate documentation as required by policy and destination.
Reviewed by the Performance Plus Tire Fitment Team
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