I ran 8-19.5 and 8R19.5 on my 52 1 ton, and really liked them.
When I put the truck back together I will once again use 19.5 tires.

Not sure if it was just me, but the 19.5 tires rode many times smoother than the 7.50-17 tires I had before.

Grigg


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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