Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Rickson 19.5's and brakes???

[bschmidt]

I recently installed Rickson 19. 5's with 265's on my 02' 3500. I am happy with rims and tires(goodyear g159s in front and g124s in rear)they ride and look great. As far as Rickson customer service,one of the worst I have ever dealt with#@$%!. It only took 2. 5 months to get the rims,excuse after excuse, but I don't want to bore you. My problem is that I have lot less stopping power then before and it fells like the ABS turns on way to soon. Can I adjust anything,like speedo?Or do I just need bigger brakes??

 

[Parks]

I didn't notice less stopping with mine but I did notice I had to apply my brakes a little sooner than before but I have had them on for about 2 years now but now that I am used to them I can't tell the difference anymore.

The first thing I would check and see how much meat is left on your brakes and also see if they need bleeding.

 

[bschmidt]

brakes are fine pleanty of meat. Idont think they need bleeding. I think its in the math bigger rim and tire less rotation. maybe something with speed sensor for abs????thanks for your help

 

[snuff]

and don't forget rolling mass, once you get all that mass going, it will take more to stop it, a brake upgrade would help... just my . 02... .

 

[Parks]

Your right about the wheels being larger having an affect. I am not sure about the speed sensor though.

 

[cahammer]

never noticed a difference when i put mine on

 

[snuff]

steel or aluminum might be that difference.

 

[bschmidt]

the wheels are steel and I know that there is added weight

 

[americana]

it makes sense

simple physics will tell you that the heavier rotational mass (the bigger, better tires) will make it tougher to stop. does it make that much of a difference given the weight of our trucks? don't know.



seat of my pants... it was tougher to stop by a hair, but I drive pretty conservatively and for the most part don't drive with any weight (trailer or in bed).



before i got my Ricksons and goodyears (which i love by the way) my brakes lasted about 25kmi, after i got my Ricksons they lasted about 25kmi.



just my situation i guess. my only issue is that I have to get harmonic balancers as when the goodyears were installed the tire shop balanced the tire/wheel combo without the stainless steel simulators and i'm getting a little wobble/vibration at certain highway speeds. Rickson was less than helpful (didn't return calls/e-mails) on how to center the ss wheel simulators. otherwise the product is really cool. i wish i could afford the aluminum set up.



sorry for being vague, but this is my experience.

 

[cArNiVaLwOrKeR]

I have heard several of negative customer svc. issues from Riksons?

Not sure if I wanna go that route.