Which 19.5" tire to choose
I posted for the first time on here clear back in November of 2018. I was asking about upgrading to 19.5” wheels and tires for a 2000 Ford F350 SRW. I got a lot of good info from others here. I heard ...
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jerryleejr wrote:
I know 19.5 are the default choice for upgrading weight capability. But I’m seeing 18” tire selections at almost 4K per tire now. What would going to 19.5” give me that the 18’s that are on the truck would not?
https://www.prioritytire.com/centennial-terra-trooper-a-t-lt-275-70r18-128-125s-f-12-ply-at-all-terrain-tire/
A 19.5 will give some advantages and a couple drawbacks comparatively.
Advantage of LT tires, softer sidewalls and the ability to run them as soft as you want.
Drawback, softer tire even when fully aired up.
Advantage of 19.5s, stiffer, better load control and tire wear.
Disadvantage. Always going to be rock hard and harsh when empty due to high min pressure requirement.
Rims are the other half of the equation. 19.5 wheels are rated higher and much stouter than all but a couple LT rims. And still better than those even.
Every thing is a compromise, right?
