8 lug to 10 lug on DRW 3500

[MAshley]

I have access to some cheap 265 70r 19. 5 Michelin XZE 2+ tires on 10 lug rims I believe they are Alcoa

But before I go crazy I have a few questions that im hoping someone here could help me with, I tried using the search tool but it didn’t work well using 19. 5 or 10 lug



1. Are these tires too big?

a. I might be ok with a little faster travel speed but I’m looking to stay pretty much stock

b. I don’t’ have a GN or 5th wheel yet but I don’t want to prevent the use of

c. If **** hits the fan enough I may start pulling trailers for a living

2. Can I use this rim in a dully setup? Don’t see why not.

3. Adapters???? From 8 lug dodge to 10 lug Any ideas?

4. Are the 4500 and 5500 axles the same 10 lug as semi? Maybe something from one of these trucks to do a conversion?



Truck is a 06 4x4 3500, G56 trans and 3. 73 gearing



Thank you

 

[CumminsBu]

There is a few guys on here that run the 19. 5 rims not sure on the tire size, I really do not see you having a problem running them.

Thes guys have adapters or direct bolt on 19. 5 to 8 lug rims.

American Force, Big Dually Wheels and Rims -- Custom Dually Wheels For Big Trucks

Good Luck

 

[jelag]

I have 225/70/19. 5 on all my trucks... they correct the speedometer so that it is exactly on with my GPS... . they fit well and clear the wheel wells. .

I don't see how you'd get an adapter and than clearance on the rear... .

Hope this helps. .

BTW- the 19. 5 ride is harsh but tire mileage is excellent... close to 100K on the steers and 90K on the retreads on the back... . for 1/3 the price... . We've never had an issue since we've made the switch

 

[d6c]

American Force is probably going to have what you need. Be careful about bolt circle diameter and pilot bore diameter. The picture of your wheels looks like hub pilot wheels to me. If the correct adapters are available this will just be a 19. 5 version of the 22. 5 setups. 4500-5500 are not big truck pattern.

 

[HBarlow]

Southwest Wheel offers adapters on their website. Make sure those aren't Furd wheels. Furds use metric sized wheels that don't fit our Rams.

I don't really see any advantage to changing to 19. 5" wheels and tires on a dually but they should fit and work okay if that's what you want.

Several sets of Michelins I've used over the years for high mileage highway driving always return approximately 110,000 miles.

 

[JExum]

I have 265/70/19. 5s on my truck you can see it in photo gallery. The tires don't overfill the wheelwell and clear everything fine on my 4x4. They are almost 2" taller than stock with 3. 73s and a auto the rpms are about 1500@55mph,1700@65,and a hair over 2000@80 so roughly every 100rpms increase equals 5mphs increase. The increase in height makes the rearend equal to almost a 3. 54 it maybe alittle too tall for heavy towing but you could just down shift more often. There is about 3/4 to 1" space between the duals with the Eagle rims.

 

[MAshley]

Southwest Wheel offers adapters on their website. Make sure those aren't Furd wheels. Furds use metric sized wheels that don't fit our Rams.



I don't really see any advantage to changing to 19. 5" wheels and tires on a dually but they should fit and work okay if that's what you want.



Several sets of Michelins I've used over the years for high mileage highway driving always return approximately 110,000 miles.

Deffinatly not ford wheel, these are semi truck rims. Basically I have 4 brand new tires and rims and I have a pickup truck that is in need of tires..... about $1700 at the local tire store. So that is what started this thread. . I relize 4 19. 5 is crazy over kill in capasity in the rear and really I could just run 1 tire out back dished out ... LOL actually I may even just do that. For me its about what is the cheapest solution to new tires on the truck with out creating other issues.



Dave

 

[HBarlow]

"Semi-trucks" don't use 19. 5" wheels. Big trucks use 22. 5" or 24. 5" wheels and tires. 19. 5" are only used on class IV, V, and VI trucks. Furd F-450/550s do use 19. 5" wheels.

 

[MAshley]

"Semi-trucks" don't use 19. 5" wheels. Big trucks use 22. 5" or 24. 5" wheels and tires. 19. 5" are only used on class IV, V, and VI trucks. Furd F-450/550s do use 19. 5" wheels.

I don't want to get in a ******* match, but there are lots of semi trucks with 19. 5 tires and rims running around. 2 examples for you to look at next time



1 Trucks with lift axles, AKA they lower them to gain extra capacity when loaded and up when empty ... Lots of these are 19. 5. Such as cement trucks, dump trucks. Yes the main drive and steer tires are larger.



2 Friend of mine owns a 10 and 9 Car hauler ... you know those trucks that haul new and used cars around to the dealer from the rail yard…. Yup all 18 tires are 19. 5 In fact the front is a 305 if I remember correctly. He uses then because it lowers the height of the truck enabling him to carry cars legally height wise. Yes this truck tips the scales at 80K GVW and yes it came this way from the factory I was shocked when I saw it but that’s the way it’s built.





Yes I agree they are not common but they are used.



Dave

 

[d6c]

Hey Dave, With no signature info. I am going to assume you have a dually. Adapters to "semi" wheels are available. To do it right you need the bolt circle diameter and the hub pilot diameter. In the "semi" wheel world small (like your wheels pictured) lug holes mean hub pilot. FYI... been around a lot of trucks--shortest tires I've seen used on a class 8 (not medium duty) are lo-pro 22. 5 If you are looking for cheap rubber on the ground this is not going to be a good option trying to use what your picturing. Question for your car-hauler buddies... They have 19. 5 drivers???