Best advice on buying 19.5 rims and tires
I have a 2006 2500 Dodge crew cab diesel. Would like to buy 19.5 rims and tires. Any one with experience with brands, suppliers, tire balancing. Any suggestions appreciated.
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There are a lot of 19.5 threads if you search including archives. I ran 19.5s on my SRW for 8 1/2 years. They do ride stiffer. I had zero traction issues. Most 19.5s or any relatively low profile tire at high pressure will track. My Mustang tracks, too. The key is to have ther right front tire pressure. I found 80-85 correct for my front. I would still have the SRW if I needed it for a daily driver. A DRW Crew Cab would have been impossible to park where I worked. I ran Hankook DH-01s which are no longer made.
I bought a F450 to replace it and it also has 19.5s, but factory rims. Fwiw, the front recommended pressure for max load is 80 for front. Keep that in mind when you set your front tire pressure. I have Hankook DH-01s on rear and Bridgestone M729s on front. I find the Bridgestones better on front compared to the Hankooks that I was running.
I’ve only used Les Schwab and I’ve been happy with them. If a DRW will work for you otherwise, it will likely be better to trade in the long term.
I bought a F450 to replace it and it also has 19.5s, but factory rims. Fwiw, the front recommended pressure for max load is 80 for front. Keep that in mind when you set your front tire pressure. I have Hankook DH-01s on rear and Bridgestone M729s on front. I find the Bridgestones better on front compared to the Hankooks that I was running.
I’ve only used Les Schwab and I’ve been happy with them. If a DRW will work for you otherwise, it will likely be better to trade in the long term.
