Rickson 19.5 rim and tires

[JPereira]

I will be replacing my tires and rims this year. Maybe sooner than later. My stock tires have 66k on them and are starting to show cracks on the sidewalls. There is still tread left to keep driving but I am fearful with the showing of cracks.



Whose has used Rickson Rims/tires?

I am thinking the 225/70 - 19. 5 size (Will they clear stock suspension?)

Is a 2" leveling kit required for this size tire?

Has anyone used the General LMT-450 or 460?



I am thinking about the Ricksone eliminators and the LMT-460 tire.



Thanks, Jeff

 

[JBROOKS]

Jeff, I have been trying to figure out what kind of tire and rim combo I want to put on my truck . I am going to go with Rickson 19. 5's as well. I am pretty certain the tire size you want to run will fit easily with no rubbing. You should'nt need a leveling kit to run the 225/70 tires.

 

[MRosinski]

Ypu can run 265/70/19. 5' without a leveling kit and no rubbing issues at all.

 

[Parks]

JPereira,



You will not need a leveling kit with the 225's. They will bolt on with no problems.

I have been running Rickson's on my truck for a little over a year and they have been great. I have 265/70/19. 5's These wheels and tires have been the best aftermarket option I have added to my truck.

 

[Jumbo Jet]

They will work just fine!

 

[JBROOKS]

Thats cool! I will run the 265's on mine. The backspacing and width of the Rickson wheels are the reason why you can run that large of a tire.

 

[JPereira]

They will work just fine!

Jumbo Jet,



What size and brand tire did you go with? What have you noticed from the change in daily driving and while towing? Have you driven the tire in snow? Those are the exact rims I was thinking of using and the tire looks more like a highway tread. .



Thanks, Jeff

 

[DaryleB]

I went with steel option and goodyear G124. This is suggestion from Heather @ Ricksons. Great people to deal with and would do it again if i had another dodge. Tires get warm but never hot like the 17" do. The ride unloaded is more harsh, but it is a truck and not a luxury SUV.

 

[Jumbo Jet]

Jumbo Jet,



What size and brand tire did you go with? What have you noticed from the change in daily driving and while towing? Have you driven the tire in snow? Those are the exact rims I was thinking of using and the tire looks more like a highway tread. .



Thanks, Jeff

Yokohama RY023 - 225/70.



Only notice is tires are a little harder. Handling is good.



Yes - I have driven on snow and ice. January 13, headed towards Oklahoma City - I-40. They did OK. We drove all the way to Moriarty, NM on snow and ice the next day.



I like my Yokohama tires.

 

[JPereira]

I went with steel option and goodyear G124. This is suggestion from Heather @ Ricksons. Great people to deal with and would do it again if i had another dodge. Tires get warm but never hot like the 17" do. The ride unloaded is more harsh, but it is a truck and not a luxury SUV.

DaryleB



How many times have you banged your knee on the receiver ball? What do you pull? A boat?



Did you do any lift kit with the 245/70 or just bolt them on. .

I am thinking of the 245/70 or 265/70 with the Yokohama RY023 like JumboJet used. Looking for more of a highway tread as that is the majority of my driving. Am just trying to make sure the tread will work in the Massachusetts weather and that I put on the tallest size without lifting the truck. I may do the leveling kit if required but I just put on Rancho 9000 adjustables and am not sure if they would work with a leveling kits added height.



Thanks to all for the replies. . Jeff

 

[TAbbott]

I'm running Hankook DH01's in 265/70R19. 5 on Rickson 7. 5" steel rims. No lift required, in fact I swapped the rear spring spacers around and lowered the rear by an inch and a half or so. No rubbing whatsoever, even with some mild off-roading. They just fit like they belong there. My truck is a single rear wheel and I've pulled a 3 axle toy hauler with it and the tires handle that load with ease. With 85psi @ 70 mph, I couldn't even get them warm! I have about 4,000 miles on these tires and on the steers the little mold release nubbins are still visible on the face of the tread where they contact the road! I don't know how far these tires are gonna go before they're worn out, but it looks like its gonna be a long, long ways. I think the 19. 5's should be an OEM option, as they just work!

 

[DaryleB]

Never banged my knee. works as another step. pull a boston whaler center console about (5500lbs).



Had the leveling spacers but removed them. No clearence issues. rancho makes two different front shocks 0" lift and 2" lift. Do not the part #'s but it will be on ranchos site.



Daryle

 

[JPereira]

Never banged my knee. works as another step. pull a boston whaler center console about (5500lbs).



Had the leveling spacers but removed them. No clearence issues. rancho makes two different front shocks 0" lift and 2" lift. Do not the part #'s but it will be on ranchos site.



Daryle

My problem is I already have the Rancho 9000 that are for 0" lift. That is why I am trying to make sure I will not need to lift the truck. I do not want to have to change the fronts shocks as they are brand new(month or so old)

 

[Parks]

JPereira,

Have you checked with Ranco to see if they will work with a lift?



I am running the 265's with a leveling kit but would be fine without it.

I actually had the leveling kit before I went with the 19. 5's from Rickson's.

 

[DaryleB]

You will not need to level the truck. I am actually looking to lower the rear to level it out.

 

[RMachida]

I'm running Hankook DH01's in 265/70R19. 5 on Rickson 7. 5" steel rims. No lift required, in fact I swapped the rear spring spacers around and lowered the rear by an inch and a half or so. No rubbing whatsoever, even with some mild off-roading. They just fit like they belong there. My truck is a single rear wheel and I've pulled a 3 axle toy hauler with it and the tires handle that load with ease. With 85psi @ 70 mph, I couldn't even get them warm! I have about 4,000 miles on these tires and on the steers the little mold release nubbins are still visible on the face of the tread where they contact the road! I don't know how far these tires are gonna go before they're worn out, but it looks like its gonna be a long, long ways. I think the 19. 5's should be an OEM option, as they just work!

TAbbott,
Thank you for the info since I am seriously considering the same combo and didn't want to do any kind of lift (it won't fit in the garage!) Any change in handling with the heavier wheels and tires?

 

[JPereira]

TAbbott,
Thank you for the info since I am seriously considering the same combo and didn't want to do any kind of lift (it won't fit in the garage!) Any change in handling with the heavier wheels and tires?

RMachida,

Going from Stock 17" tire 31. 5" diam. and 19. 5 265 is 34. 5" diam. Your truck will be about 3" taller just from the tire size. The 225 is just about the same height as stock.

Jeff

 

[AWestbrook]

RMachida,



Going from Stock 17" tire 31. 5" diam. and 19. 5 265 is 34. 5" diam. Your truck will be about 3" taller just from the tire size. The 225 is just about the same height as stock.



Jeff

You need to divide this in half as it will only raise the truck 1. 5''. It will only be half the diam. difference. I have Alcoa 22. 5 ordered with 255/70/22. 5 Goodyear G164 and no lift was required. I am however leveling with a Lorenz Industries 2'' Bilstein kit. This tire set up will only raise my truck 3'' as tire size is 36. 9 diam''. I will have pics up next week.

 

[JPereira]

Thanks for the corrected height. Those 22. 5 tires seem pretty big not to need a lift. Those should fill up your wheel wells. Look forward to seeing some pictures.

Jeff

 

[AWestbrook]

No prob Jeff, I am kinda nervous about the height in relation of truck to 5th wheel though. I hope it doesn't point the nose of the camper in the air!!!