SoonDockin wrote:
I guess I never gave ride quality a thought. I don't see myself in snow very often. More of a warm weather camper, or on major highways in inclement weather.
Then take the 19.5's... I have both (550's x 4, and 350/250's)
For your big question, you will never, ever, regret the turning radius the truck offers. I've been driving the 550's since the change in ('07...? or so) and am still amazed and smiling when the turning issues come up, whether pulling our longer trailer, 34' with hitch, and having to squeeze in or u-turn where everyone says impossible, or backing up the shortest of trailers and being able to do so continuously because the truck can keep up without jacking. The **** things are amazing.,
I'd take a narrower tire in the snow any given day, and for sure, in inclement weather (i.e. heavy rain) the 19's will drive truer and be safer because they aren't floating around and planing on the water. Not even a discussion worth having. Off road in the mud??? Well, seriously, how deep is avg Joe going to take a camper off trail in the mud? I'm not. 9 times out of 10, the skinny's win. And the load problems that everyone debates to death on this site aren't an issue with the 19's.
Ride quality? yep, squishy tires win, but at a cost. Again...you're driving a truck. And putting a camper on it improves the ride immediately. Empty, yea, it's going to be stiffer. Trade off.
Good luck..
