??? on Rickson 19.5 FORGED aluminum offset

[seafish]

Searched, but could NOT find a definitive answer...



I have a chance to get a decent deal on some of the original Rickson FORGED aluminum rims, 19. 5 x 6. 75 with Michelin XD2S, G rated tires on them, both wheels and tires are in excellent condition.



I realize that the smaller offset dimension of the Ricksons (. 25" vs 1. 7" on oem forged aluminum) WILL cause the wheels/tires to stick out an additonal 1. 5" from the oem configuration, BUT my question is this--



will there be any adverse effects on suspension components or ride quality due to the wider stance of the truck??



THANKS for a timely reply!!!

 

[AH64ID]

I don't think it would have too much of an effect on the ride, but the heavier wheel further from the shock may require a heavier valved shock.

The same added weight will increase stress on the ball joints and wheel bearings, but I am not sure if it's enough to effect the life of the components, so I am curious to hear from some folks that have ran them for a while.

 

[seafish]

Well I plan to eventually add a freespin kit and Dyna Trac balljoints anyaway, so maybe I'll just have to do it a little sooner then later... . lol.
These are the forged aluminums wheels that Rickson no longer makes. They weigh out only at 32# each, though the tires are likely close to 90# each.
Still would ALSO like to hear from other folks running them...

 

[JR]

I have never ran the Ricksons, so you probably dont want to hear what I have to say...
Just a little food for thought, at 120#+, thats close to double the oem set up at around 70#. That much additional rotational mass further off the spindle has to have negative effects on the suspension and steering components, not to mention fuel mileage which you may or may not be concerned with. They do look good though

 

[Regcabguy]

I wonder if those tires will beat you to death on that access road you use.
A compromise might be the Nitto Dura Grapplers next time.

 

[Mark31]

I had a 1974 Dodge D200 with 9. 50 x 16. 5 tires. I replaced the stock wheels with some popular at the time white spoke wheels that had more offset and quickly wore out my front end. Mark

 

[seafish]

I wonder if those tires will beat you to death on that access road you use.
A compromise might be the Nitto Dura Grapplers next time.

I have a set of the Nitto Duras right now that I got used and they actually ride well and are wearing OK, but still won't get more then 30k total life from them. Essentially, I am tired of trying to buy used sets of GOOD tires and also tired of spending $1200 on a set of tires that won't last more then 30k. @$%!
I am thinking that 2 sets of 285/75/17E tires cost the the same as one set of these wheels AND tires and the Michelin XD2s 19. 5 G will likely at least last as long and I can have them regrooved or retread at a lower cost, as well as get a MUCH higher load rating. Read about an ambulance company in Colorado that like tor un these MIchelins with very good trasction and ride in wet and freezing weather.
I also understand that the 19. 5 tires can be aired down some, though not alot, for a better ride.

I've been looking for a set of Rickson FORGED aluminum for YEARS now and they are pretty dam hard to find since they stopped making them.

 

[MChrist]

I'm going to read between the lines and say you really want these!! Go for it, you'll be kicking yourself if you don't.

 

[EricBu12]

Heres a pic of my Ricksons rims and tires. . the offset is not bad at all. .

The tires on this set are new and I had a Michelin set before that towing my 36' 5th had never had a problem. . I had this on my old 2001 Dodge 2500 and now it adorns my 2009. . I run 225/70R-19. 5 "G" 14 ply Toyo Tires. Don't like these tires as much as my old Michelin 245/70R-19. 5" 12 ply "F" Still have one as the spare and it fits in the spare location.

 

[seafish]

Eric, thanks for the pics and info. Those are the same style wheels that I might be buying. I now have a shipping quote of only $200, so it's looking closer to a go.
In terms of weight, a little more research shows the wheel/tire combo not weighing much more then 90#, so hopefully there will be less, if any, wear effect on the suspension components, compared to oem. The spare, on Rickson steel 19. 5, weighs closer to 120# but will only be used in an emergency. All that being said, I am hoping that LRG tire is not TOO stiff for my liking, but eventually I can get other tires... it's the rims that are near impossible to find now.

 

[seafish]

Eric, ALSO wondering what pressure you run UNLOADED in the 225/70/19. 5 LRG tires?? How IS the unloaded ride??

 

[EricBu12]

I don't air down too much. . I drive truck for a living so the rough ride don't bother me. I run around 90 psi. The ride is a little stiff but you would have to run like 65-70 to get a softer ride but don't know if that might be too low to have uneven wear.

 

[seafish]

Looks like you can run the Michelin XDS2 225/75/19. 5 LRG down to 65 psi--

 

[seafish]

And just for the hell of it, here is a pic of the actual wheel/tire combo I am going to buy--



Of course you can ignore the chevy hub... lol

 

[EricBu12]

Needs some elbow grease to polish up but yeah that's the same rims.

 

[Lorenz]

Run them, you know what your getting into. It's a fair trade off. I'm running 19. 5 on one of my trucks. It's the truck I use as my daily driver and the truck that gets used to tow my heavy camper and race trailer rig. I'm close to max GVWR in my Chassis Cab 3500 and the 19. 5 were a no brainer.

I did have to change the rear suspension to a full air bag set up for it to be a daily driver, but mind you, the Cab and Chassis 3500 Dodge has a completely different rear suspension and frame than the 2500/3500 non Cab and Chassis truck.

The trade offs to run the 19. 5's were a no brainer on this truck.

 

[Lorenz]

 

[seafish]

Yeah I am hoping that ride won't be to rough... will think about adding Sulastic shackles if it is... I'v been reading really good things about them in terms of increasing ride quality for daily drivers.

 

[Lorenz]

My ride was rough because my truck is a Cab and Chasis 3500. The leafs packs on these trucks are 2x what a standard 2500 or 3500 are.

The 19. 5 made a difference in ride quality, but it was nothing unbearable for a daily driver. I didn't mean to mis lead you, so I'll clarify.

 

[NIsaacs]

Run them, you know what your getting into. It's a fair trade off. I'm running 19. 5 on one of my trucks. It's the truck I use as my daily driver and the truck that gets used to tow my heavy camper and race trailer rig. I'm close to max GVWR in my Chassis Cab 3500 and the 19. 5 were a no brainer.



I did have to change the rear suspension to a full air bag set up for it to be a daily driver, but mind you, the Cab and Chassis 3500 Dodge has a completely different rear suspension and frame than the 2500/3500 non Cab and Chassis truck.



The trade offs to run the 19. 5's were a no brainer on this truck.

So you went from a 3500 Cab Chassis dually to 19. 5 SRW? Or am I missing something?



Nick