Were 8 x 17.5 tires the original size? (73 D24 Indian)

Started by Brownfamily, August 26, 2014, 11:28 PM

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Brownfamily

Hello All,
I just purchased a 73 Indian D24. There are 8Rx19.5's on them. From what i am learning it appears that the 8Rx17.5 was the original size? Does anyone know? There seems to be one side that is rubbing slightly on the rear over big bumps so not sure why. Any assistance would be appreciative. 
Jon

1973 Winnebago Indian D-24 M400 Chassis

Oz

1969 D22, 2 x 1974 D24 Indians, 1977 27' Itasca

Brownfamily

Thanks. Now i have to figure out what is causing the rub on one side.
Jon

1973 Winnebago Indian D-24 M400 Chassis

DaveVA78Chieftain

19.5" rims are only used on M500 (early RM400) and M600 chassis.

73 and later M300 (RM300) and M400 (early RM350) chassis was 8 x 17.5)

72 and earlier M300 used 16 x 5.5 split rims

72 and earlier M375 used 17 x 6 split rims

Be sure to check Dodge VIN plate for chassis year.  Winnebago typically placed this years rig (e.g 1973) on last years chassis (e.g 1972).

Dave
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