Rickson's or SW Wheels Alcoa's for 19.5's?

[Gypsyman]

I'm looking at the Ricksons and was wondering what tires have been giving the best results with the 19. 5's. Also would like to know the pro's and con's. Would you do it again or go with the Southwest wheel kit and Alcoa's?

 

[TAllen]

I got the Ricksons 3 weeks ago, and I now can haul my heavy and I mean heavy truck camper 75 mph and not get heart burn worrying about the overloaded rear tires. For tires I have Michlen XZE 245 X 70 X 19. 5. I just got back from a 450 mile trip and they hardly got warm. The XZE is a highway tread, but with 4 wheel drive I don't see a problem.



Tim

 

[Gypsyman]

Did you go with the steel or aluminum?

 

[TAllen]

powdercoated steel (black) They will coat them any color you want.



Tim

 

[daquilina]

Rickson Package

Been Running Michelin Xde-ms 245 On Steel Alumacoated Wheels- No Complaints, Compared To Stock 16's.

 

[Black-Smoker]

What is the biggest tire i can fit on a cab and chassis if i go with the rickson wheels?

 

[Gypsyman]

Has anyone here run the Alcoa's on the SW Wheel adapters? I'd prefer to go with the Alcoa's but I can't find one picture on the net that shows how far they will stick out on the back and if I would need flares to cover them.

 

[vssman]

How heavy are the Rickson's compared to stock? Do you guys find the brakes fade any sooner?

 

[SRadke]

How heavy are the Rickson's compared to stock? Do you guys find the brakes fade any sooner?

The Rickson steel wheel (depending on width) weigh in right around 65 pounds. Add to that a heavier tire and it's a substantial gain. Should you decide to increase your tire height as well there will be a noticeably diffrence in brake feel. Don't expect them to fade much sooner but less stopping power is to be expected.



-Scott