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Vinsil's avatar
Vinsil
Explorer
Sep 07, 2015

19.5 wheel/tire advice

Say a guy would like to explore 19.5 wheels and tires.

What would a good tire be that is similar to a 285/70 Toyo M/T? I know they don't make a full mud/snow tire in that rim size but I do get offroad and don't want a full road tire.

Also, is the 285/70-19.5 tire sizes equal to what I run now? I'd prefer to not go smaller.

Or would I be better off sticking to a 17" tire? I need more tire capacity. Thanks all!
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  • Buzzcut1's avatar
    Buzzcut1
    Nomad II
    Sep 07, 2015
    in the toyo 19.5s th 245/70R19.5 is the same height as the 285/75R16. .the 608Z would give you traction but be noisy on pavement
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Sep 07, 2015
    I ran 245s on my SRW and now run 225s on my DRW. I run Hankook DH01s. They are probably more aggressive than I need, but so far, they haven't failed me on slick roads whether snow or slick mud.
  • Vinsil's avatar
    Vinsil
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2015
    Buzzcut1 wrote:
    in the toyo 19.5s th 245/70R19.5 is the same height as the 285/75R16. .the 608Z would give you traction but be noisy on pavement


    Thanks, those look like they would work decent. I can deal with the noise, price isn't bad for the size either. Am I stuck with only Vision and Rickson for wheels? I haven't found other options.....
  • Vinsil's avatar
    Vinsil
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2015
    jimh425 wrote:
    I ran 245s on my SRW and now run 225s on my DRW. I run Hankook DH01s. They are probably more aggressive than I need, but so far, they haven't failed me on slick roads whether snow or slick mud.


    Wow only $260 a tire for 245's! You have my attention! Did they pack with mud easy? The pattern looks tighter than the toyo's.
  • Golden_HVAC's avatar
    Golden_HVAC
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2015
    Ummm

    They do make off road tires for the 4 wheel drive construction industry. There are 4 wheel drive crane trucks, utility trucks, and such. Have you seen the power lines that cross the mountains? They are installed with 4X4 cranes and trucks.

    I have not seen a construction water truck with street tires on it. Usually they are some sort of mud and snow tire. . .

    Fred.
  • Vinsil's avatar
    Vinsil
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2015
    Golden_HVAC wrote:
    Ummm

    They do make off road tires for the 4 wheel drive construction industry. There are 4 wheel drive crane trucks, utility trucks, and such. Have you seen the power lines that cross the mountains? They are installed with 4X4 cranes and trucks.

    I have not seen a construction water truck with street tires on it. Usually they are some sort of mud and snow tire. . .

    Fred.


    Awesome news, know the brand/styles they use?
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Sep 07, 2015
    The worst mud I was in was in Montana. It's a really sticky clay, and they worked fine for that and threw the mud right out.

    I had Visions on the SRW. My F450 has stock Alcoa rims.
  • Vinsil's avatar
    Vinsil
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2015
    jimh425 wrote:
    The worst mud I was in was in Montana. It's a really sticky clay, and they worked fine for that and threw the mud right out.


    Thanks Jim.
  • Buzzcut1's avatar
    Buzzcut1
    Nomad II
    Sep 07, 2015
    Vinsil wrote:
    Buzzcut1 wrote:
    in the toyo 19.5s th 245/70R19.5 is the same height as the 285/75R16. .the 608Z would give you traction but be noisy on pavement


    Thanks, those look like they would work decent. I can deal with the noise, price isn't bad for the size either. Am I stuck with only Vision and Rickson for wheels? I haven't found other options.....


    Yep those are the two choices for SRW 19.5 wheels
  • Vinsil's avatar
    Vinsil
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2015
    Thanks! Looks like Vision will be the one due to availability if I go this route. I donlt think I can find a 17" wheel/tire combo to carry 8100 lbs......

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