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jimh406
Apr 28, 2021Explorer III
Seems like a lot of people who don’t use 19.5s don’t know much about them. Go figure.
There are lots of reasons to buy 19.5s or trucks with 19.5s. Of course, there is a reason that F450 pickup types come with 19.5s other than them looking great..
You can gain capacity for the front tires. 19.5s are a much tougher tire sidewall. That short tough sidewall helps cornering with a load, but also makes a rougher ride. That tough sidewall can be beneficial if you don’t want a flat from sharp objects. Yes, you can run traction tires on the front. I’ve been doing it for 14 years, and others have been doing it longer. Compared to the tires that usually come on DRWs even a minor traction tire is far superior to what comes on a 3500/350 DRW. They generally last a lot longer with usuable traction because they start out much deeper. Yes, you can also buy winter tires as well.
However, there are disadvantages. They can’t be aired down for sand use. They ride rougher unloaded either on road or offroad. They are heavier which I expect will impact MPG and stopping ability.
There are lots of reasons to buy 19.5s or trucks with 19.5s. Of course, there is a reason that F450 pickup types come with 19.5s other than them looking great..
You can gain capacity for the front tires. 19.5s are a much tougher tire sidewall. That short tough sidewall helps cornering with a load, but also makes a rougher ride. That tough sidewall can be beneficial if you don’t want a flat from sharp objects. Yes, you can run traction tires on the front. I’ve been doing it for 14 years, and others have been doing it longer. Compared to the tires that usually come on DRWs even a minor traction tire is far superior to what comes on a 3500/350 DRW. They generally last a lot longer with usuable traction because they start out much deeper. Yes, you can also buy winter tires as well.
However, there are disadvantages. They can’t be aired down for sand use. They ride rougher unloaded either on road or offroad. They are heavier which I expect will impact MPG and stopping ability.
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