luv2skyski
Stockbridge, Georgia
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For those of you thinking of upgrading to 19.5’s…Last Monday I got a present from Rickson’s. I ordered the Vision Type 81’s with Goodyear G647 RSS 245 70R19.5G’s last Thursday. My old tire/wheel combo (Michelin 245 75R16E) weighed about 58 pounds. The new tire/wheel combo weighs in at 115 pounds a piece!! The new tires aired at 70 psi ride better than my old set when they were aired up to 80 psi (for the max carrying capacity of 3042 pounds). Rickson did their “Match Mounting and Balancing” and they are very smooth. I haven’t carried the camper with the new tires yet but I am extremely pleased with their performance so far. They also LOOK awesome! Here are some pictures. Dave.
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TJpwr
Los Gatos, CA
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price? if you dont mind?
Look good
Phil
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MrPhelps
Huntsville, AL
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Thanks for the pictures Dave! They really look great on your truck. The pictures help answer some of my questions. I am very glad to hear that your new load range G tires ride better than the originals.. I am hoping for the same..
I am expecting a present soon too. I ordered the Ricksons (powder coated steel wheels) with stainless simulators and 6 Dunlop SP431 tires for my dually on Feb 5.
- 06 Dodge DRW CTD QC 4x4 Laramie, Nav, Powersteps, Exhaust Brake, Ricksons w/Dunlop SP431H , Ride Rites, Ranchos, Bump Stops, Superhitch, Bodiak
- 06 Host Yellowstone Double Slide, Wet Bath
- Wife, Son and Flo Dog 
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OldSoldiers
Sierra Vista,AZ
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Now you have to go to a dealer to have your speedometer adjusted so that it displays the correct speed and mileage while you are on the road.
It appears that your truck is new enough that it is a rather simple computer adjustment.
Nice pix's.
Good luck,
Wife and I are both retired Army. Wife with 20 years and I with 33 years active federal service.
Tow Vehicle: 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, 6.0 gasser, 4.10 rear axle and all the bells and whistles.
5'er: 2006 Jayco Jay Flight 245RBS
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Budster
Simi Valley, CA
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I love my 19.5 Visions/225s. I have about 6000 miles on them now and couldn't be happier. It's the best upgrade you can do for safety and handling! My speed is slow by 4 mph according to my gps. Did not consider calibration and probably wont.
ymmv,
Jerry
2000 Lazy Daze 30' IB
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sasha_j
On the Road USA
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SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!
16's look totally out of place on a Superduty. The 19.5"s fit the scale of the truck so much better. And don't get me started on added hauling benefits......congrats....
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Gamagoat
NorCal
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I'm jealous. I'll get four for my Silverado HD2500
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3D
Tennessee - but have itchy feet
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Whew....I thought they were lost somewhere....just delivered to the wrong address!!!!!!!!!! 
Well....you just gonna take pictures or are you gonna mount them and DRIVE!!!!!!!
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luv2skyski
Stockbridge, Georgia
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They were $2800 delivered. The second set of tires I had installed were larger than original. Because of my handheld gps I knew that I was going 2.5 MPH faster than my speedo told me. Just so long as I was aware of that I figured I was "Good to go!". We are planning on driving to Mistletoe State Park in Appling, GA next week. Here's the profile of old and new. Dave.
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dokkema1
Blanding UT
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Thats a great price I contacted them last year and was quoted close to $5000 I may have to call them again looks great
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