Tire Pressures

nascarchuck · Feb 24, 2013

KANSAS TRANSIT said: ↑

This is ONLY a guess, but I would say they may have just ordered it that way because that is what all there other trucks run, while I do agree that in your case the taller 22.5 would be better, I have to admit that I like having as many things identical on my trucks as possible.

It makes things simpler, keeps costs down, carry less inventory, and is just simpler for the office to track, rather than a bunch of trucks with all different size tires.

With that being said, we only run 22.5/70's on two trailers, I can tell you we have more bent rims on those two trailers than my other 7 combined, watch out for big potholes, you don't have much cushion there.

We run 100 in our steers, BUT our front axle is always between 10,400 and 10,800 our 5th's are fixed and the KP is only 6" forward of axle CL, some our only change is fuel level.

BTW Chuck, how is she doing on MPG?
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So far I am averaging 6.5 mpg. Doesnt seem to matter if Im loaded or not or drive easy or hard.

mrnibbie · Feb 25, 2013

I run Tx for years 100lb is good when it gets hot it will gain air pressure

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