got new wheels

[anubisani]

got 4 new wheels today just need 2 more for the 1 ton. they came off a P30 truck they are ACURIDES 19.5X6.00

[83GMCK2500]

GHAH! I cannot find any of those up here. I would love a set of those or Alcoas right now.

Congrats!

[rs74]

Are the Acurides common on the P30's?

[rs74]

I have a stupid question about the 19.5's. Are you guys wanting them just because they are visually a bigger rim? A 225/70/19.5 tire is about 31.4" diameter. I have 285/75/16's on my dually now and they are about. 32.8' dia. Just trying to see the difference in buying the bigger rims verse buying taller 16" tires. Again this may be a stupid question but would like your insight on why choosing a 19.5.

[anubisani]

Originally Posted by rs74

Are the Acurides common on the P30's?

I am not sure , but that's what all 4 of them are I was a little surprise also I was expecting it to say something about GENERAL MOTORS

[anubisani]

Originally Posted by rs74

I have a stupid question about the 19.5's. Are you guys wanting them just because they are visually a bigger rim? A 225/70/19.5 tire is about 31.4" diameter. I have 285/75/16's on my dually now and they are about. 32.8' dia. Just trying to see the difference in buying the bigger rims verse buying taller 16" tires. Again this may be a stupid question but would like your insight on why choosing a 19.5.

Yea they are visually bigger more rim less tire and the tires last close to 100,000 miles soughta like this dually.

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by rs74

I have a stupid question about the 19.5's. Are you guys wanting them just because they are visually a bigger rim? A 225/70/19.5 tire is about 31.4" diameter. I have 285/75/16's on my dually now and they are about. 32.8' dia. Just trying to see the difference in buying the bigger rims verse buying taller 16" tires. Again this may be a stupid question but would like your insight on why choosing a 19.5.

It's the tires. 19.5s are a whole different class. They are a true truck tire and will last as long as you want to keep the truck, unlike 16 inch tires. They're particularly good if you pull heavy as the added safety margin on the weight rating makes them almost overkill.

Also, every dually wheel I have ever sandblasted was an Accuride brand wheel. Even the factory 16s on my cab and chassis are Accurides.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

It's the tires. 19.5s are a whole different class. They are a true truck tire and will last as long as you want to keep the truck, unlike 16 inch tires. They're particularly good if you pull heavy as the added safety margin on the weight rating makes them almost overkill.

Also, every dually wheel I have ever sandblasted was an Accuride brand wheel. Even the factory 16s on my cab and chassis are Accurides.

On the flip side of this is they'll ride like a truck tire for every single one of those miles. Might be a little more noticeable in a production vehicle vs a larger truck.

[rs74]

Originally Posted by anubisani

Yea they are visually bigger more rim less tire and the tires last close to 100,000 miles soughta like this dually.

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

It's the tires. 19.5s are a whole different class. They are a true truck tire and will last as long as you want to keep the truck, unlike 16 inch tires. They're particularly good if you pull heavy as the added safety margin on the weight rating makes them almost overkill.

Also, every dually wheel I have ever sandblasted was an Accuride brand wheel. Even the factory 16s on my cab and chassis are Accurides.

Thanks guys. I had that thought cross my mind just wasn't sure. What size of tire is good for these squares on the 19.5's.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by rs74

Thanks guys. I had that thought cross my mind just wasn't sure. What size of tire is good for these squares on the 19.5's.

225/70's @ 31.4 are the closest to the 235/85-16's on most 2wd duallys.

[83GMCK2500]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

It's the tires. 19.5s are a whole different class. They are a true truck tire and will last as long as you want to keep the truck, unlike 16 inch tires. They're particularly good if you pull heavy as the added safety margin on the weight rating makes them almost overkill.

Also, every dually wheel I have ever sandblasted was an Accuride brand wheel. Even the factory 16s on my cab and chassis are Accurides.

I haven't sandblasted any wheels myself, but I had observed this myself when washing them. Also, the steelies on my Dad's 2011 K3500 DRW are still made by Accuride.

[anubisani]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

225/70's @ 31.4 are the closest to the 235/85-16's on most 2wd duallys.

that's the size I am going with also I think I am going to paint them gloss black and use just the chrome centers same as the orange dually

[83GMCK2500]

Since tires and sizes/costs/options have been mentioned I'm gonna post up this link: Rickson Wheel Manufacturing - 19.5" TRUCK TIRES I appreciate the table they have of various manufacturers and specs.

[OldCreek]

Any idea if the Rickson 19.5 chrome trim rings fit these?

[BONUSCAB]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

On the flip side of this is they'll ride like a truck tire for every single one of those miles. Might be a little more noticeable in a production vehicle vs a larger truck.

Quoted for truth. I just took my 19.5's off and put 35's on. The difference is night and day. I loved the look of the 19.5's, but looking back now I don't know how I ever dealt with that harsh ride.
Here's mine with the 19.5's...

[anubisani]

well I took the wheels to get powder coated today its going to be gloss black, I am only going to do 4 and leave the inners white . I am thinking of adding a spacer to spread the wheel out a little, what do you guys think, wld I need longer studs . they should look like this.

[anubisani]

put them on today I wanna lower the back 2".

[TheChief]

the look killer where did you find them?

[anubisani]

Originally Posted by TheChief

the look killer where did you find them?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160577048504...84.m1439.l2649

bough them on ebay shipping is a b..... but worth it . I am gonna lower it next , I am thinking 2"-4", that way I can sill tow and don't need a c-notch or bags

[anubisani]

Originally Posted by anubisani

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160577048504...84.m1439.l2649

bough them on ebay shipping is a b..... But worth it . I am gonna lower it next , i am thinking 2"-4", that way i can sill tow and don't need a c-notch or bags

[TheChief]

how does the truck ride? i just picked up a set of aluminum ones and they have the same tire. what are you runnin on inside? size wise

[anubisani]

Originally Posted by TheChief

how does the truck ride? i just picked up a set of aluminum ones and they have the same tire. what are you runnin on inside? size wise

I have all 6 as 19.5 s. it rides the same as the 10 ply I had before I only put 65lbs of air till I am ready to tow , I still want to lower it but I hv a feeling it wont tow the same.
I am going to put the factory style mirrors bk they just look better , but black then its a/c interior ,paint.

[BONUSCAB]

You need to run the tire pressures recommended on the sidewall of the tire. Half sized tires don't seat securely on the bead like regular tires. They need the air pressure to keep the bead seated to the rim.

[dieseltech619]

Originally Posted by anubisani

I have all 6 as 19.5 s. it rides the same as the 10 ply I had before I only put 65lbs of air till I am ready to tow , I still want to lower it but I hv a feeling it wont tow the same.
I am going to put the factory style mirrors bk they just look better , but black then its a/c interior ,paint.
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I know it's a long shot that ill get a reply but where did you get those center caps?