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Explorer

May 08, 2015

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 and a daily driver.

I converted from Dually to SRW, it would be nice to regain some of the payload and stability.

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?

thanks

Truck Campers

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gitpicker2009
Explorer
May 08, 2015
another question: Does anyone know how much you can safely air the 19.5s down?
I've got them on my 4500 and have been thinking of taking it out on the beach.
billtex
Explorer II
May 08, 2015
hertfordnc wrote:

do the tires really last 100,000 miles?

thanks

Apparently not 19.5 thread
dmaxpuller
Explorer
May 08, 2015
I have the Vision 19.5 with the Michelin XDS 2 245/70R/19.5

Also SRW, see sig line for camper.

Yea, they do ride a little rough when not loaded, but you can air them down to 40/50 psi when not hauling.

I have done many upgrades to the rear suspension, but this by far was the best. Safety, and you can get 70/80 k out of these if you take care of them. I have 20k on mine, mostly with camper, and they are showing minimal wear.

Pricey, but well worth it.