Any issues with 19.5 wheels???

chili's trip wrote:
I read these replies to the poster's question with interest. I too have 19.5" wheels and suffered no problems over 35,000 miles. (second Owner) I hate to say it but Tank had his mind made up before he posted. Id like to say thanks for the feed back provided. I appreciated your efforts! Thanks.
Jack H

Not neccessarily true. I was hoping for some experience with this issue, but it seems that almost everybody wanted to clown on me, and poke fun. I thought this was an adult forum, but just like the rest of them, I was wrong. And to be honest, I'm a little disappointed. Like anybody wouldn't know the rim would bend when you hit a pole/tree/ or whatever? Really?

I did other research, outside of this forum, and found that there is an issue with some of the 19.5's that were made around the time my coach was built. The rims had a bad out of round problem during this time. I know if one of my rims are bent, somebody hit something, at one time or another. I think we all know that.

After reading a lot of informational posts elswhere, That's when I decided to get the aluminum rims, because the steel replacements are over $200 each. And, I felt like I"d have the same damn problem again. The steel wheel are made to a tolerance of .XX, and the aluminum ones are .XXX, that makes a very big difference at 65MPH in a 20,000lb vehicle.

I guess since I had an issue that I was really asking for any experience, and I needed some good advice, and experienced help, I think that's what made me disappointed the most. I see a post when somebody is having a problem, and I'll give the best advice from my experience, I don't post just to be posting, I actually try to help, and that's what I kinda expected from this group. But, now I know.

Thanks again to all those that gave it the old college attempt to help, I appreciate it.