I have a line on a set of used 19.5 rims and was trying to figure out what tires might fit. I've talked to Les Schwab and they don't have much in stock. The did have some 245's in stock in Toyo 608Z I think. He was saying the 245's are in general cheaper. I've heard good things about Michelin tires as well.

I was just wondering if anyone had one or the other and which they perferred. I'll probably have to stick with one of those two sizes as the rims are only 6.75" wide.

I'm leaning towards the 265's as I'd like to get close to a 35" tall tire. I do have a leveling kit, it just isn't installed yet.

I have a fifth wheel toy hauler I haul now and my be getting a camper but that is a discussion for another thread.

Josh

 

Man I would love to put some 19.5's on my srw 3500. I just don't think I can afford them and don't have a super pressing need to have to have them.

Anyway.........here is a link to some SRW Dodge truck pics with 19.5 rims. If you look at the individual pics.....I think most of them say the tire size. That may let you see a few trucks with various sizes to see how they fit in the wheel well etc. The biggest I have seen here is....285/70/19.5.


http://www.ricksontruck.com/customers_dodge_srw.html


I like this truck in particular... with the 285s. http://www.ricksontruck.com/customer...020/index.html

and this one with 265s. http://www.ricksontruck.com/customer...050/index.html


Hopefully that will help. You can see some also with 245's...since that is the size you are looking at.

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I have a set on my 97 245/75/19.5 Goodyear G124 load range "G". I like the set up. I haul a 4k camper on the truck and it is extremely stable on the road even in the wind.

I have the banks stuff on my truck and it pulls fine. I do notice the loss of power and the wider splits because of the taller tires. I have 3:55 gears. It does crusie the flats fantastic.

If you put on the taller set up and raise the truck you might check on your 5ver to make sure it will clear the fenders.

 

I run the Hankook 225s because I wanted to stay with standard height tire and it has a narrower tred for lower rolling resistance which helps with the MPG. But I am an old foggy and that does not appeal to many on here. I only mention it because I have had great results with the Hankook tires. If you check with a local commercial tire dealer you may be able to get some very good prices. I buy mine from a local trucking company that handles Hankook. They cost around $175 a tire. Rickson sells the same tire for around $250.

 

I have the Toyo 608Z on my truck currently. I have put about 15K miles on them and I really like these tires. I have the Vision 19.5 rims.