Wheels and Tires 22.5" Vs. 24.5"

the 22.5 will be cheaper due to the fact the f.e.t is based on the weight of the tire where im from the 22.5 is a popular tire for dumps and the locals my tire shop wont give as much for a 24 casing like he will for the 22s

 

Just the opposite here, most dumps are running 24.5s and the tire shop pays more for 24.5 casings than 22.5s.

 

When I traded my last tall 24.5's I got around $90.00 per casing for the Bridgestones and $60.00 (IIRC) for the Firestones.

Now I keep my casings to have Michelin retread them for my own use...

 

That's the best way to do it. No guessing how the casings were treated before you get them. I think this is probably the cause of most of the issues some have with caps.

 

guys is there any significant difference in bearing lifetime on 24.5" comparing to 22.5

 

I wanted to run my truck at a slightly lower cruising rpm so I went from lo pro 22.5s to 11Rs. I lost 3/10ths of a mile per gallon which equals over $3,000 per year in lost revenue at current fuel prices. And the 11Rs had a lower rolling resistance rating than the lo pros. Lo pros are always better for fuel mileage. Tall tires are better for wear, clearance and ride. Depends on what you're looking for.

 

Hi Mark:
Was that loss after correcting speed for tire diameter?

 

What black dog said and could it be cause you lowered you're rpms to low?

If you can, run your truck at the rpm you used to and see if your mpg's improve.

 

Always amazes me people will talk about the money hungry mega fleets, and how everything they do is just to make money just to ignore the way they make it.


22.5 with open shoulders and sips will do everything a 24.5 will to dissipate heat.

22.5 will always have less roll resistance with equal tread pattern.

22.5 is the choice of those evil fleets because they are the most cost effective tire to run period.


But hey what do they know?