After seeing D.wiggs truck I am thinking 22.5, practically 19.5"s make more sense, but **** 22.5"s look good. Power is not a problem but occasionally I tow a bobcat and a massey ferguson tractor,(sp?). Anyway largest load is 14K, and fuel economy is not an issue as my wife drives are Grand Cherokee SRT-8 everyday which maxes at around 13mpg and is wicked fast. I dont plan any lift and will leave it stock height. Looking for some real opinions chime in cause I cant make up my mind. Thanks RYE...

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To me, 22.5s are the only way to go. I have seen 3rd gens with both and to me 19.5s just don't look the part. Even before bombing the hell out of my rig, I loved the 22.5s on the stock truck.

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For a list and pictures of all modifications, go to my website:
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Which ever you like the best... If it was up to me, I would get 19.5's. That's just what I like though.
Good luck!

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Rubber might be a little cheaper on the 19.5's, IMO the 22.5's (or cut down to 22's) are the way to fly.

There is a guy here locally in a GMC on 24" big rig rims. It is a head turner, that is fore sure!

I totally agree. I thought I was the only guy on this board that thought the 22.5'' wheels were JUST TO BIG. I love both JD Dearden's and D.Wiggs' trucks
but the 22.5'' wheels actually take away from the looks of the truck, imo.

The bigger wheels makes a truck look....I hate to say it.....but sorta Ghetto. But the good thing is we all have different tastes and opinions and we are free to choose.

If I find the need to go to a heavier rated tire (G rated or so) I would look at 19.5'' wheels/tires from Rickson.

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RanchHand w/ Milemarker 12K, Frontier Rear Bumper
Putnam XDR Class V hitch, Hellwig, Pacbrake air bags
Leveled w/2'' HBS, Power Wagon Flares,
Nitto TGs 285/75/17
AFE Stg 2, Magnaflow
GDP Walbro 392 w/2 micron
Smarty, TS MP8
Lazarsmith Traction Bars
James Trans Tech DTT 48RE w/DTT Triple Disc TC

506/1057 6-13-09

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2004 WW FS2600 Toyhauler

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My '98 has Ricksons (see Avatar) and I have had/used them for over 200K during the period when the truck was used for Hotshot work.

With up to a 10 ton load, I got about 100,00 miles of tire life if I rotated every 5 or 6 oil changes, while the stock 16s had to be rotated every oil change to get over 20K life, and if rotated could get perhaps 30K tire life MAX.

I have not altered the ride height, so the largest tire the 2WD 3/4 ton can handle on the front is 225/70/R19.5's (load rated F) but the wheels will take 275's if needed.

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'05 quad cab one ton dually - absolutely stock (work truck).
'06 Chrysler 300C AWD - wife's car (get to drive it when it's dirty or needs gas)
'85 Pontiac Fiero - Cadillac powered (built to autocross and ProSolo, with an occasional blast up the 1/4)

19.5 's

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Hit 100k miles 5/30/09

I have a set of 37 pro-comps and I invested in a set of 22.5 from cromewheel with adp and all the goodies.Invested 5000 put them on and the way my truck is set up for off road just does not cut it less than 10 miles on them, same ride as my 37 with the right air pressure just don't like the looks going back to 37's because of the width.Will sell complete set everything,complete,my lost sombody's gain for $3000. Will not ship can have picked up are arrange shipping.But at this price could pick up and still save..Have hard time posting on this site, so e-mail me at lmarceaux1@gt.rr.com

You do know that it is quite likely we will be able to get a 295/60/22.5 from Bridgestone that is the same as the 255/70/22.5 traction tires but much wider like running the 37s!! You might not want to sell just yet!

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2006 3500 Megacab DRW 4x4 Laramie 6-Speed: The ONLY thing that is stock on this truck (as JD pointed out) is the frame!

For a list and pictures of all modifications, go to my website:
D.Wiggs' Garage

"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."

Member #2 of and Official Assassin for DTR's Megacab Club
Member #11 of and Official Philosopher for DTR's Twins Club

Yea this is what I have heard and read but if someone comes up with the 3k, well see ya.Thank you anyway.

Cajon,

Got any pics? Where in Texas? I am interested in the wheels. chrisnussel@yahoo.com

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2007 2500 quad cab long bed slt diesel 5.9 4x4 auto 3:73, rawson koenig headacke rack, customized ranch hand grill guard, b&w turnover gooseneck, custom built adjustable hitch, brake controller, timbrens @ 38k

2001 1500 reg cab long bed ls gas 5.3 4x4 auto 3:73 @ 168k

1993 honda civic 2 door 1.6 auto @ 156k

2003 chevy trailblazer 4.2 auto @ 136k

Might want to just check the classifieds, they are posted there.

24.5's are the way to go.....

Thats not one of the choices!! You'll have D. Wiggs out dropping a cool $6,000 to get 24 1/2's now.............

LOL If so I'll buy your worn out 22.5 wheel/tires!!!!

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