A couple different questions about 19.5 commercial tires
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A couple different questions about 19.5 commercial tires
HI Guys. I know the 19.5 thing has been beaten to death. But I had a couple different questions. I know 19.5's are much heavier tires but how much more does this setup weigh with 245/70 19.5's compared to stock? How much performance did anyone lose? Do they noticeably affect braking negatively? Am I correct in assuming these have reduced rolling resistance over LT tires? Resulting in mpg improvements? Or is a mpg increase negated by the additional rotating mass? Lastly, I'd like to run a closed shoulder steer tire like most OTR trucks run for longevity. But I wonder if our trucks are heavy enough to do so safely. My inclination is to say no. But anyone have a differing experience or opinion? I worry about lack of hydroplane resistance for the wet mostly, it wouldn't be driven much in the winter.
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No one has any input for these questions? Odd. Another question to add to this. Has anyone found that the additional weight and/or ride stiffness of the 19.5's has worn out front end components faster?
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