19.5 Wheels on a 2wd Excursion
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19.5 Wheels on a 2wd Excursion
Do I need to lift my truck for these wheels to clear? I'm looking for a cost saving solution since I know the Ex will chew through car and SUV tires like no one's business!
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All of the 19.5" tires I have looked at were pretty pricey and they also ride very hard due to the weight classes they are designed for, yes they do last well but I don't know about saving money by going in that direction. My EX which regularly runs over 6400 lbs on the rear axle while towing seems to be treating the tires just fine, no crazy or premature wear here. 
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19.5's will last 70 to 100k. The tires and wheels will cost enough to buy three pair of tires for your truck, which will probably last 150k.
The 19.5's are very stiff and they ride extremely stiff. Plus they take a ton of pressure and bounce like basketballs on bumps.
You would need a lift to clear them and you'll need to regear to keep the same powerband.
And of course you need custom wheels for srw trucks since all the standard 19.5 wheels are for drw.
In summary, it's your truck but I'm not sure you'll realize any benefits.
The 19.5's are very stiff and they ride extremely stiff. Plus they take a ton of pressure and bounce like basketballs on bumps.
You would need a lift to clear them and you'll need to regear to keep the same powerband.
And of course you need custom wheels for srw trucks since all the standard 19.5 wheels are for drw.
In summary, it's your truck but I'm not sure you'll realize any benefits.
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I had a set of 19.5 Michelin XZEs last over 100K on a 26,000lb truck that was run pretty hard. On a 3/4 ton I'd have to think they'd last 150 - 200K. I'd agree they would ride rougher than a LT tire.
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Mileage will depend on tread style. Most of the people online run them in the Mt type tread. The tread dog retreads are very popular and shave a lot of money off of em.
I would definitely consider them for a drw f350 hauling heavy gn or 5'r trailers for a living, but even a heavy trailer on the excursion doesn't exceed lre limits on 16's and I'm not sure the mileage benefits outweigh the investment in rims, initial cost, modifications necessary for install, and the rough ride. But they would probably look cool.
I would definitely consider them for a drw f350 hauling heavy gn or 5'r trailers for a living, but even a heavy trailer on the excursion doesn't exceed lre limits on 16's and I'm not sure the mileage benefits outweigh the investment in rims, initial cost, modifications necessary for install, and the rough ride. But they would probably look cool.
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Or you could do what 99% of us do and get a great set of good tires and some nice aftermarket 18s and be good to go 
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