17.5 vs 19.5

[yelmer]

I had this picture . Shows the size difference between the two

[jtrichard]

what is the dia. and circumference on both?

[yelmer]

do you want the tire height or all the way around

[jtrichard]

both would be nice

[oem4me]

Cool. We need a 15" and 16" in there to show the whole range.
After getting used to the big 19.5's on my Custom Camper, the little 15's on my Suburban look almost like it's riding on just brake drums.

[duallyjams]

The 17.5 looks like a space saver.

[yelmer]

Tire height on 17.5 31" on 19.5 34"

[cru_zn_29]

15" with 750 x 15 tire vs 16" with 750 x 16 tire. I should have measured the height. Will check Monday
Kenny

[jtrichard]

19.5 circumference is 8'10-3/4" 17.5 circumference is 8'1-3/8.... so each revolution of the 19.5s is about 10% more travel then the 17.5s as soon as cru_zn gets the size on the 15s and 16s ill let you know what kind of over-drive you get with 19.5s VS 15s

[theastronaut]

Had this pic of a K20 crew cab on 19.5's saved for awhile.

[TJ's Chevy]

I must admit, I like the 19.5 tires better...In my opinion I like the fender space filled...my '64 came with stock split rim 16's....bias tire of course.....If anyone is interested I can post a picture and get the diameter. T.J.

[66Gilbert]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

Had this pic of a K20 crew cab on 19.5's saved for awhile.

Here is the same truck painted orange still sporting the 19.5's.

[cru_zn_29]

15" wheel 28.5 Tall 93.5" circumference
!6" wheel 30.5" tall 98.5" circumference

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

Here is the same truck painted orange still sporting the 19.5's.

Looks much better with good paint, just needs some detailing work. IMO, this truck would look better with orange wheels ( the way the factory would have painted them for tu tone paint jobs ) and red paint in center of hubcap so the bowtie is more visible. If you take this truck to the next level, stretch the frame to accept a full 8' bed.

[jtrichard]

15" at 28.5" tall VS 19.5" at 34" tall ....the 19.5s give you about 20% overdrive over 15s

[jtrichard]

Originally Posted by factorystock

Looks much better with good paint, just needs some detailing work. IMO, this truck would look better with orange wheels ( the way the factory would have painted them for tu tone paint jobs ) and red paint in center of hubcap so the bowtie is more visible. If you take this truck to the next level, stretch the frame to accept a full 8' bed.

AGREE on the frame and bed 110% paint on wheels and caps75%