19.5" Tire Comparisons
I've been running a DRW for the last couple years, and prior to that had a SRW with 19.5s on it. I'm looking at possibly upgrading the DRW to 19.5s in the near future. Currently running OE size 235...
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Good morning.
Your comment about the airbags leads me to believe something was not right with your setup. Capacity/lift is a function of pressure and those bags should easily take all the camper weight right off the springs and actually start pulling on the springs.
Regarding 19.5s I’ve only used them (a lot) in commercial applications, construction work. Wouldn’t be my first choice or second choice for rough/off road/ low traction conditions. They are not good all purpose tires as much as LT tires.
I’m sure they can be tailored better to the specific use better than a fleet of construction trucks, but ....
Question, why are you considering upgrading? Based on your signature, I don’t see anything remotely needing 19.5s with a dually.
Your comment about the airbags leads me to believe something was not right with your setup. Capacity/lift is a function of pressure and those bags should easily take all the camper weight right off the springs and actually start pulling on the springs.
Regarding 19.5s I’ve only used them (a lot) in commercial applications, construction work. Wouldn’t be my first choice or second choice for rough/off road/ low traction conditions. They are not good all purpose tires as much as LT tires.
I’m sure they can be tailored better to the specific use better than a fleet of construction trucks, but ....
Question, why are you considering upgrading? Based on your signature, I don’t see anything remotely needing 19.5s with a dually.
