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| | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 50 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 50 | Anyone run 19.5s on there 1 tons.People keep telling me to switch to 16 inch wheels.I really want to keep it original but am having a hard time finding 19.5s. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | I'm running 19.5's on my 1950 1 ton. You can see it in the link below. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | I would keep the 19.5s. Single wheel 19.5s are hard to come by. Hubcaps harder yet. The tires should be readily available but expensive. You might check tire shop that do a lot of motor homes. The motor home people often replace tires before they are wore out for safety & dependability.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | 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 | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 31 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2001 Posts: 31 | So, are you running singles or duals? In any case, make certain that whatever you run will clear your brake drums.
Tire selection is greater in 16" sizes. If you are concerned about overall height, there are 16" tires that are as tall as 19.5" tires; I have some 16" NDTs that are taller than most of my 19.5" road tires.
Something else to keep in mind is that wheel/tire changes are likely to affect your unsprung weight (mass) which in turn will affect the driving characteristics of your truck.
Good luck.
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- AJ | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 50 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 50 | Truck has duals.I found new ones at tirerack.com for $204. each.A little pricey but at least I know they exist. Mine have very little tread wear but are showing some signs of dry rot cracks on the sides.I probably wont be ready to roll it down the road till next summer so maybe ill get lucky and trip over a used set. | | |
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