Ok really? Think about it... Taller tire = less revolutions versus smaller tire. So if you had tall 24.5's and took care of them and ran exactly the same things with both tires.... The 24.5's will last longer, thats just common sense, assuming both tires have the same tread depth.
As for the weight, the LP tire will hide it better and probably have a better rolling resistance than a tall tire. But that don't mean its better.
Wheels and Tires 22.5" Vs. 24.5"
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I do know the 22.5 wheels are harder to polish, can't get the big buffer in as easy between the hub/wheel! -
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Did you get all your coils the other day or did you have to run to another door?
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I run lo pro 24.5s and like them. I know there the same size as the 22.5s but i like the bigger rim and if i need the extra height some day i can just switch to tall 24.5s. I have never bin a fan off 22.5s and never will. I just looked at the 22.5s on my fathers truck and my lo pro 24.5s and mine had a higher weight rating. At my tire shop the tires are all around the same price give or take $20 and for the tall 24.5s off my trailer i get a higher casing price.
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taller tires will turn less times per mile, so that will effect your final gear ratio for engine revolutions per mile. But lower profile tires have less rolling resistance and give slightly better fuel mileage than 11R's. But taller tires can haul more weight, and feel to me like they provide a better ride, while smaller tires cost less, weigh less, and have less FET tax.
So put all these items on the dart board and take your best shot!Big John Thanks this. -
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You'll find that 90% of the heavy bulk commodity haulers in the south and southwest run tall 24.5's. I believe the higher load ratings and lower running temps in the summer can explain it.
I have LP 24.5's and find them good to run... 'tall' tire ride better... and you'll get better casing trade-ins with tall 24.5's (in demand for retreading)...
I'd run tall 24.5's but I have PAL on my 379 and that, along with a higher 5th wheel height, means I'm already 13'8"... can't go any higher. -
Well, let me ask this question....
What tire size is the cheapest (virgin rubber) on the market today?
I was under the impression that 22.5" tires would be cheaper considering that's the size on 99.9% of the "fleet-spec" trucks on the road today...
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