19.5 wheels for 3500

[fc-cdf]

Anyone out there put 19.5 wheels on a 3500 gmc dually. I just ordered a new dually and want to know if it worth the expense . and if I went with the original 16 inch wheels what is the tallest and widest tire a guy can run without lifting the truck?

[PANTHERJET]

We Run 225 70r19.5 On A Fleet Of 3500 Trucks Non Are Dual But They Are Bud Style Wheels

[UnionJack]

My friend is running 19.5 on his.... he had them on there with no lift, but it's now lifted, and looks good

[Run_em_Hard]

Alcoa makes some sick ass wheels. Look like semi wheels that will fit on 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. If ya have the cash.

[victorfb]

ive seen people run adapters to accept the 19.5s and it works good. just know that 19.5 tire sizes are very limited. but they do have much stronger ratings.
on the 16s i used a 235/85/16 on my 91 GMC dually without lifting it and it looked real good. though i did have to swap the 4.10 gears to a 4.56 to correct the speedo. plus it pulled better.

[Riverat84]

yeah some companies even dont make them in 8 lug...you need 8-10 lug adapters...and that sucks for the bearings in the front....you can ruin the hub if you drive it hard enough....i would stick to the cool looking alcoas....just my .02

[Extreme Marine Az]

Brentz Wheels, direct bolt-on wheels-no adapters or BS, keep in mind the weight of the new 19.5 tires versus 16s harder on brakes also the 95psi ride

[Sherpa]

Alcoa makes alot of hub patterns in both 8 and 10 lug for 19.5 wheels.
I certainly would not run adapters for this application..... waaay too much
risk............
I'd rather go up to a 20" rim rather than those 19.5 "metro" sized wheels.
tires aren't cheap in the metro category........
Michelin makes some nice tires........ XML's are a great tire..... expect to
pay near of 220 per tire though.......
--Sherpa

[Riverat84]

Alcoa makes alot of hub patterns in both 8 and 10 lug for 19.5 wheels.
I certainly would not run adapters for this application..... waaay too much
risk............
I'd rather go up to a 20" rim rather than those 19.5 "metro" sized wheels.
tires aren't cheap in the metro category........
Michelin makes some nice tires........ XML's are a great tire..... expect to
pay near of 220 per tire though.......
--Sherpa
he's right....iive heard that before.

[Beer-30]

We Run 225 70r19.5 On A Fleet Of 3500 Trucks Non Are Dual But They Are Bud Style Wheels
Railroad? Just a guess.

[Beer-30]

Here is a lowered dually, 4X4, with 22s, not 19.5s. Are you looking for load rating or look?
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2662dually_003.jpg

[fc-cdf]

that really looks cool but I am towing a 40' toy hauler and I plan on putting a leveling kit on it to get the front up just a little. My problem is finding tires that dont rub together when loaded in the back.

[Beer-30]

that really looks cool but I am towing a 40' toy hauler and I plan on putting a leveling kit on it to get the front up just a little. My problem is finding tires that dont rub together when loaded in the back.
Ok, here's the best scenario.
Take the 3500 back and get AT LEAST a 4500. Then start looking at wheels.
I can't believe you are even considering putting a 40' toy hauler behind a one-ton. Next you are going to say it's a Weekend Warrior, 'glass side.

[havaduner]

Take Beer 30's advice.
I tow my 42 with a 4500, cant belive the difference over my 3500 :)

[Beer-30]

Take Beer 30's advice.
I tow my 42 with a 4500, cant belive the difference over my 3500 :)
Hey, believe me, I know a 3500 can haul a lot. I have been pulling trailers of all shapes and sizes since I was old enough to drive. One thing I learned is that the book specs on pickups should not be held to the max. If it says the truck will pull 14,500, leave it at 10,000 or so. If it says 10,000 stay around 7 or 8.
My boat is about all I want behind my one-ton. It's probably about 8500 or so - trailering weight. If I had anything bigger, I would be looking at a bigger truck. I'm just holding out for the new body style, so I have to make this one last another year. :cool:

[havaduner]

[QUOTE=Beer-30]Hey, believe me, I know a 3500 can haul a lot. I have been pulling trailers of all shapes and sizes since I was old enough to drive. One thing I learned is that the book specs on pickups should not be held to the max. If it says the truck will pull 14,500, leave it at 10,000 or so. If it says 10,000 stay around 7 or 8.
My boat is about all I want behind my one-ton. It's probably about 8500 or so - trailering weight. If I had anything bigger, I would be looking at a bigger truck. I'm just holding out for the new body style, so I have to make this one last another year. :cool:[/QUOTE
New Body Style ??? what truck???

[Beer-30]

New Body Style ??? what truck???
The new GM's. 2007s. Haven't seen any spy pics yet, but would bet the front will look like the new Tahoes and Yukons. Holding on to my '98 till they come out. I will have skipped a whole generation!

[full throttle]

I run 22.5's on my lifted dodge cummins, and am very happy with them on the highway. They do ride a little rough on dirt/rough roads though.

[Squirtin Thunder]

I have put 255/85/16s on stock trucks they are 33.4" tall. They are also narrow enough not to rub.
I know BFG makes a great Mud Terain tire that size, very durable !!!

[SLOWMAN]

Anyone out there put 19.5 wheels on a 3500 gmc dually. I just ordered a new dually and want to know if it worth the expense . and if I went with the original 16 inch wheels what is the tallest and widest tire a guy can run without lifting the truck?
Look here http://www.ricksontruck.com/ (19.5 Wheels)

[GRUNION]

Here are my alcoas the have been welded up and redrilled also they are machined to 19s anything is posible.
http://www.grunionfabrication.com/features/ssm6-05/images/ssm6-05-2.jpg

[GRUNION]

heres the rest of the truck if anyone want to see.
http://www.grunionfabrication.com/features/ssm6-05/index.html

[socal87]

I don't remember where I saw this picture. Either it was on this forum or another forum. These are 24 and 5 inch rims on this truck.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/339624_5_Inch_Rims.jpg

[Squirtin Thunder]

These are the 255/85R16s that I was talking about. They are 33.4" tall and do not rub at all !!!
If you want some let me know, smoken deal !!!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2311Pict0532.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2311Pict0533.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/231191_side.jpg