17" wheels on DRW - is it worth replacing them with 19.5"?
For those of you with 1 ton trucks with 17" DRW's, how do you notice them performing and do you or have you thought about converting to 19.5" wheels.
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I'll weigh in.
I used to own a 2008 f450, now I run a 2008 Silverado drw with 16" rims even and I'll say this.
The 19.5s are worth it when they come stock on medium duty trucks because you also get bigger brakes, tighter turning radius and wider stance and bigger axles/bearings and other componants to go along with them.
Now, putting 19.5's on a regular drw truck gives you a rougher ride, less traction and a higher cost of replacement when worn out or damaged and will prematurely wear out front end parts, all while not gaining alot in overall load capacity.
I do miss the look of the 19.5 and I liked the robustness of the side walls, but I'm happy not to deal with some of the draw backs that come along with them.
I used to own a 2008 f450, now I run a 2008 Silverado drw with 16" rims even and I'll say this.
The 19.5s are worth it when they come stock on medium duty trucks because you also get bigger brakes, tighter turning radius and wider stance and bigger axles/bearings and other componants to go along with them.
Now, putting 19.5's on a regular drw truck gives you a rougher ride, less traction and a higher cost of replacement when worn out or damaged and will prematurely wear out front end parts, all while not gaining alot in overall load capacity.
I do miss the look of the 19.5 and I liked the robustness of the side walls, but I'm happy not to deal with some of the draw backs that come along with them.
