19.5 vs road hazards???

VolCTD · 11-25-2008, 10:30 AM

I'm looking at getting a set of 19.5's for my 2500 to help tow my 5th wheel with. Some reasons are the extra tread life plus the extra weight capabilities but how much better do they hold up against blowouts? I'm assuming due to the extra thickness of the rubber and extra plys that they are much better than stock tires (265R70 17). What are some of your alls experience with them towing?

Thanks!

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2008 Denali 5th Wheel 28LBBS

***Magic smoke*** · 11-25-2008, 10:42 AM

I've only seen them on duallys.

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**Diesel Nut** · 11-25-2008, 11:07 AM

I had 19.5's on my 03 dually. Towing they were beyond awesome. I will say that you will want to do plenty of research on shocks, as the 19.5's will ride much rougher and you will want to find a shock that will take some of that up.

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***Magic smoke*** · 11-25-2008, 11:14 AM

I just put a set of dura grapplers on thusday and they ride alot stiffer than anything I've ever had. They have tons of tread also. You might save some money and check them out.

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VolCTD · 11-25-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel Nut

I had 19.5's on my 03 dually. Towing they were beyond awesome. I will say that you will want to do plenty of research on shocks, as the 19.5's will ride much rougher and you will want to find a shock that will take some of that up.

Yeah, I was looking at also adding a set of Bilstein Silver/Black shocks since I'm sure the OEM ones are shot. Just trying to find as much ammo to convince the wife that it's a good upgrade. I'll also be adding a set of PacBrake airbags at the same time.

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2008 Denali 5th Wheel 28LBBS

11-25-2008, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
VolCTD Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts VolCTD's Truck Pics	19.5 vs road hazards??? I'm looking at getting a set of 19.5's for my 2500 to help tow my 5th wheel with. Some reasons are the extra tread life plus the extra weight capabilities but how much better do they hold up against blowouts? I'm assuming due to the extra thickness of the rubber and extra plys that they are much better than stock tires (265R70 17). What are some of your alls experience with them towing? Thanks! __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 5.9L SLT 4x4 Quad Cab LB,47RE, 3.73 Gears, Quad XZT+, ISSPro Gauges-Boost,EGT,Trans, Recon Smoked Cab Lights, Vision 19.5 wheels,Hankook DH01's, PacBrake Airbags 2008 Denali 5th Wheel 28LBBS

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11-25-2008, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Magic smoke* Over Fueled and Budget Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chapin SC Posts: 847 Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts Magic smoke's Truck Pics	I've only seen them on duallys. __________________ Early 04 3500 drw quad cab-6speed SBC fast coolers - 4x4 -S&B -fass 150-expandit 5"- FTE resonator -SMARTY-autometer C2 full pillar gauges- di-pricol rpg-Dragonslayer cp3-64/71/14-PDI manifold -Wicked 125's - $2 rail cap.

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Diesel Nut Diesel Nut Motorsports Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 4,618 Thanks: 13 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts Diesel Nut's Truck Pics	I had 19.5's on my 03 dually. Towing they were beyond awesome. I will say that you will want to do plenty of research on shocks, as the 19.5's will ride much rougher and you will want to find a shock that will take some of that up. __________________ 800.450.7036 Diesel Nut Motorsports.com Not just an online vendor, we are your #1 source for parts, service and installations! Custom transmission and motor builds as well! Our Amsoil webpage Become an Amsoil Preferred Customer Become an Amsoil Dealer

11-25-2008, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
*Magic smoke* Over Fueled and Budget Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chapin SC Posts: 847 Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts Magic smoke's Truck Pics	I just put a set of dura grapplers on thusday and they ride alot stiffer than anything I've ever had. They have tons of tread also. You might save some money and check them out. __________________ Early 04 3500 drw quad cab-6speed SBC fast coolers - 4x4 -S&B -fass 150-expandit 5"- FTE resonator -SMARTY-autometer C2 full pillar gauges- di-pricol rpg-Dragonslayer cp3-64/71/14-PDI manifold -Wicked 125's - $2 rail cap.