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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skipro3 wrote:06Fargo wrote:
Another option to consider on your Gen 2 truck is the newer 18 inch tire sizes, available in capacities up to 3800 lbs / tire.
Tires are rated at 3800 pounds, but what about the rims? Are they rated that high?
That is a good question... wheel capacity rating for all the go-fast aftermarket wheels seems to be quite the secret...
I did write to Goodyear through their website to ask why weight ratings over 3500lbs exist in 16in and 18in wheels, but not 17in wheels. Here is the answer I received from their customer service:
