Wheels and Tires 22.5" Vs. 24.5"

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  1. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    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.
     
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  3. Jfaulk99

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    I've always wondered if the price/rev per mile ever evens out. Like you said a 24.5 does fewer revs but costs more (not much) but would they actually last longer? We've always had 24.5's but are slowly switching to 22.5's just for the lighter weight and the tires seem to be easier to get because more fleets use them. The problem with LP tires is finding any that are high load range. The ONLY 24.5LP drive tires that are 16ply I could find were Continental.

    I do know the 22.5 wheels are harder to polish, can't get the big buffer in as easy between the hub/wheel! :biggrin_25523:
     
  4. Superhauler

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    im talking about 11r 22.5 vs 11r 24.5 not that much difference in revs. for $40 dollars a tire less that 1000 miles less of wear 11r 22.5 ill take any day i was the same way when i ran 11r 24.5s untill i went to 11r 22.5s money wise ill stick to my cheaper 22s just my opinion to each their own.
     
  5. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Get a smaller buffer....:biggrin_2552:

    Did you get all your coils the other day or did you have to run to another door?


    It's more than 1000 mile difference I'm sure, but whatever.
     
  6. rbht

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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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  7. Jfaulk99

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    Or.....get someone else to polish them. :biggrin_2559:

    Believe it or not they brought them down to dr 14.:biggrin_25514:
     
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  8. Hardlyevr

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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!
     
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  9. Superhauler

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    like i said to each their own i like my 11r 22.5s some like 11r24.5s i get more bang for my buck with my 22s and a better weight rating on 16 ply 22s
     
  10. Krooser

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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.
     
  11. Blackducati750

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    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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