FWIW ... I'm one of the weird ones around here. I run 7.50 - 17's on my truck and I think they ride just fine. About three years ago, I replaced the previous set (about 12 years old). I am still using the multipiece wheels. My local tire shop demounted the old ones, mounted the new ones and balanced them all. The balancing helps the ride a LOT, I'm sure. I am very comfy on these tires at highway speeds on limited access highways (I cruise 60-65 and can sprint to 70+).
Note: My local tire place is not a chain tire place. It is a small business that also does ag and Class 8 trucks. They are not afraid of multi-piece wheels or bias ply tires.
