What about 19.5" tires on your SRW truck?
Some of you may remember that we drove 3000 miles of haul roads in the Arctic in 2009 towing our Arctic Fox 29V. The Arctic Fox was quite comfortable and survived with only minor damage, but it was t...
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The cost is significant, but not unreasonable.
My preferred solution looks like this:
Total cost $4,689.85 for a full set of 5 including the spare. That's about $940/position. with shipping.
The cost can be reduced to as little as $2300 by:
a. Using the 225/70R19.5 tire size
b. Using Vision Type 81 cast aluminum wheels @ $252 each
c. Using a less expensive tire such as the Hanook for as little at $286 each.
d. Skipping the fancy mounting and balancing & negotiating something less than the $95 charge by Rickson.
e. Skipping the spare.
f. Finding used tires & wheels on Craig's List or eBay.
My preferred solution looks like this:
- Rickson steel wheels (19.5” x 7.50”) at $284 each
- Stainless beauty rings $150 set of 4
- Toyo M608Z (245/70R19.5) tires $441.97 each
- Mounting & balancing $380
- Shipping $530/5
Total cost $4,689.85 for a full set of 5 including the spare. That's about $940/position. with shipping.
The cost can be reduced to as little as $2300 by:
a. Using the 225/70R19.5 tire size
b. Using Vision Type 81 cast aluminum wheels @ $252 each
c. Using a less expensive tire such as the Hanook for as little at $286 each.
d. Skipping the fancy mounting and balancing & negotiating something less than the $95 charge by Rickson.
e. Skipping the spare.
f. Finding used tires & wheels on Craig's List or eBay.
