19.5 tire upgrade - looking for info

[iowatrucker]

I'm hoping to exchange info with those who have made to leap to 19.5 tires and wheels. I own a 21 3500 Bighorn and currently put approx 100k miles per year on it. My 17's require 2 sets per year which adds up at years end. Hence my interest in the 19.5's. I'm ordering all new black steel factory wheels to help out with rotation efforts. I'd love to hear from those with experience on which brand they prefer. Also, i'm very curious as to the extended mileage from the 19.5's vrs 17's. Thanks in advance.

 

[elephantrider]

I ran bridgestone m279 tires is 285/70 size. was a fantastic tire.

 

[johanh13]

I ran bridgestone m279 tires is 285/70 size. was a fantastic tire.

do you have any photos? was this on a RAM ? Assuming 285/70r19.5 size...

 

[elephantrider]

it was on my 3rd gen. yes, 19.5's...
m279f was the tire. I have some pics on my old photo bucket acct but they're water marked.

 

[iowatrucker]

I ran bridgestone m279 tires is 285/70 size. was a fantastic tire.

Thanks for the response. I ran Bridgestones on my Freightliner FLD-120 as an owner/operator and had good luck with them as well. I'll check them out.