19.5 wheel upgrade questions?
I posted this under tow vehicles but several people said it was a common discussion in this forum. I have a 2003 Dodge 3500 Cummins. Really love this truck and plan to keep it a long time as a TV ...
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hertfordnc wrote:
So my questions about this upgrade are; is it considerably more bone rattling when running empty and do the tires really last 100,000 miles?
My Michelin's have 76,775 miles on them and more than 40K of those are with the TC on-board. The tread is now at 9/32's (exactly one-half worn), so there is no doubt that I could get 100K mi. out of 'em. However, they just turned 8 years old and as a result I'm currently shopping for new tires.
When empty I run my tires at ~65psi and I think the ride is fine. Just make sure that your wheels are round and well-balanced.
As for airing down; I've been out on Pismo beach many many times with my 19.5's and I have aired-down as low as 50psi and never de-beaded a tire. But what you have heard about these tires in the sand is 100% true, they are terrible!! I've gotten stuck with just a couple of bikes in the bed :M I know that some people do it, but I would never ever go out on the beach with my 19.5's and the TC on.
Cheers
-Mark
