put my 19.5s on today
I got fed up with delays and excuses from Rickson and I leave for a long road trip in two days so I canceled and had Les Schwab in Livermore order me 4 19.5 Vision rims and TOYO m143s in 245/70R195 90...
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I have seen no difference in traction with my 19.5's in a Toyo M608z vs the OEM Michelin LTX's, in fact the 19.5's are better in many aspects.
Many of my miles are off the pavement, so I have a good sampling of both.
I do run KM2's in 255/80R17 for my elk hunting as they do a little better in possible muck and snow, and the OEM wheels with the KM2's have better chain clearance.
There will, of course, be better traction choices for LT tires but I have been quite impressed with my M608z's. I have had them on snow/ice/mud/dirt/gravel, and the weight of the pickup combined with the torque is the biggest issue and not the tires.
There are many other aspects about a 8400lb truck, before loading, on a 1 ton frame that limit it's offroad travel.
Many of my miles are off the pavement, so I have a good sampling of both.
I do run KM2's in 255/80R17 for my elk hunting as they do a little better in possible muck and snow, and the OEM wheels with the KM2's have better chain clearance.
There will, of course, be better traction choices for LT tires but I have been quite impressed with my M608z's. I have had them on snow/ice/mud/dirt/gravel, and the weight of the pickup combined with the torque is the biggest issue and not the tires.
There are many other aspects about a 8400lb truck, before loading, on a 1 ton frame that limit it's offroad travel.
