ardpms

anybody tried 19.5 on thier truck?

cj360trider

not me but im sure it can be done. they have adaptors for about every aftermarket wheel out there it seems. im not a big fan of it on a work truck because it increases the diameter of your wheel/tire and diminishes the strength of your brakes. on a show truck they aren't so bad because its obviously not going to be working as a truck nearly as much. on top of that 19.5 tires aren't cheap. if you go ahead with it definitely find a brake upgrade package to go with it.

13FOX

Contact "bnold" on here. He's got sweet setup with 19.5

jstone44720

diesel power magazine has a tech article on their site about it - looked very cool for towing

Midnite

The increase in diameter isn't an issue because you're only talking about a 2" diameter increase over typical 3/4 ton truck tires like 235-85R16. The weight is a bigger issue, but that can be mitigated by using aluminum rims.

Regardless--if you tow, the benefits of tire strength and load handling far, far outweigh any of the minor drawbacks.

totalloser

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...n-t287168.html My experience with 19.5's and H rated rubber. This setup also allowed me to clear the bigger 3rd gen brakes- all I can say is WOW! Very happy with performance.

Direct bolt wheels are available precluding the need for adapters. Junkyard scores are possible as some delivery trucks ran 8 on 6.5, but the center pilot is usually too big so that needs to be dealt with. I just bought American Force wheels, and based on burning through a set of tires once a year, I expect to break even at about 2 to 2.5 years, and be in the green from then on. Pays for itself!

Oh and 19.5" tires are NOT expensive. Only when you get into the less common bigger sizes do they get pricey. 225's cost about the same as light truck tires. Many options in this size are in the range of $160 per tire, but they last FOREVER with most getting nearly 100k out of a set. Mine are re-groovable, so the tread can be recut for a second run when it wears out.

As to weight, yes they are heavier. My 265/70's are heavy. I'd guess 30 pounds more per wheel on the aluminum, and maybe 40 on the steel inner. Most get better fuel efficiency except in stop and go. The weight is not enough to substantially change the braking force, though larger diameter will. Bigger brakes are NOT needed, but if possible, I'll say they sure are nice! My comparison is going from 315/75r16's to 265/70r19.5's Basically 35x12.5 to 35x10.5" They actually measure out to about 34" though.

PS Brake upgrade not possible on your truck, sorry. Only works with '00 and up 2nd gens with slip off rotors. The reason if I understand correctly is that the earlier trucks don't have the bolt on brake bracket. Otherwise I *think* it would be possible if you got the newer unit bearings. But without the bracket it's a no go.

cj360trider

are the dana axles themselves different between drum & rotor brakes? i have been told that you can put a disc conversion from an 01-02 onto a previous 2nd gen truck

thehemikid

Hello guy's, my first post here. I've lurked here for a while just researching. I'll make it short, don't know who's this one is, but wheels & truck sure look's good.

lgp9999

I love that look!