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Old 03-01-2007, 09:13 AM
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Yes, and I had to ask a couple of people before they found them in their system. They also sale a good choice of tires up to 245/19.5 but I would like to move up to a 265 and they only had one choice. I am going to see if Costco can special order me some.
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Of you that own the vision's what would the weight difference be between them and stock mounted up. Is it very noticeable or is 20-30 #'s per tire/rim. I'm just worried about gvw since I only have the 2500 and tow gooseneck. thanks for the replies.
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My tires are 95lbs each, wheels are about 40lb each...stock tires and wheels, I would guess would be about 60-70lbs lighter per corner. BUT, I do have 285's, which are 16 ply, and probably a bit heavier than most 19.5's!

Why would that matter on a 2500 towing a GN??
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Originally Posted by Flashman
I bought my Vision aluminum wheels from discount tire for $190. Also got my Michilen XDE 245/19.5s from them. All cheaper than Rickson. Like time balance and rotation.

Try to go local if you can - better service and cheaper.
Do you have any part #'s by chance. It would make it easier for us when we call Discount Tire.

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Old 03-01-2007, 11:55 AM
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I am looking at my reciept and I see a simple code (as opposed to a part number??). That code is 61869.

I don't think this is much of a part number but it is all I have.
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I called discount and had them look it up for me.

Discount/Vision part number for Dodge SRW 81A-9781M0
Old 03-01-2007, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Flashman
I called discount and had them look it up for me.

Discount/Vision part number for Dodge SRW 81A-9781M0
Thanks Flashman - What is the best price anyone got for 19.5 rims/tires? Do you think I can sell my H2 rims & stock Forged rims to try to recoup some money?
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signature600 I tow a 16k dump trailer and I'm a bit over on tongue wt as it is. Sp i am trying to kee the trucks weight down. But a set of 19.5's would be much nicer for towing all the time, a bit safer. I would love to get the gvw raised on my truck but not sure how. Thanks for the info on the rims & tires.
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Gotcha...if you're towing, I'd just stick with a 225 or 245, anything bigger and they get pretty tall, but wouldn't be as bad with your 4.10's as my 3.55's

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Originally Posted by Flashman
I called discount and had them look it up for me.

Discount/Vision part number for Dodge SRW 81A-9781M0
Thank you very much, you did a great service for other folks.
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Originally Posted by signature600
Gotcha...if you're towing, I'd just stick with a 225 or 245, anything bigger and they get pretty tall, but wouldn't be as bad with your 4.10's as my 3.55's

Chris
I have the new 6 speed and even with my ~ 34 inch tires (245/19.5/70 Michelin XDEs) I would like to drop the highway RPMs even more. As far as towing goes I have 6 gears to play with and can easily shift down for more power.
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Either way, I would stay away from the 285's if you tow often. A 35.5" tall, 150lb tire/wheel combo is really gonna hurt your towing mileage and power...but if you want to run in 5th gear, I'd say you'll be fine!

Chris
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