Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

Going from 22.5 to 24.5 tires.

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by quiphauler, May 31, 2013.

  1. May 31, 2013 #1
    quiphauler

    quiphauler Bobtail Member

    35
    20
    Feb 24, 2013
    Lawler IA
    0
    Looking to lower my rpms. I have a 10 speed with 3.58's and run 1450 rpms at 65 mph. How much rpm drop would I get going to 24.5's.
     
    quiphauler, May 31, 2013
    quiphauler, May 31, 2013
    #1
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. May 31, 2013 #2
    hmtruk

    hmtruk Light Load Member

    123
    49
    Jun 7, 2009
    big lake ,mn
    0
    go to eatons road ranger web site. look for road speed cal. there you can enter all of your info and it will tell you.
     
    hmtruk, May 31, 2013
    hmtruk, May 31, 2013
    #2
  4. May 31, 2013 #3
    See Are125

    See Are125 Light Load Member

    78
    40
    May 23, 2013
    0
    It really depends on tire size. What size do you have now? If I'm not mistaken, a low pro 24.5 is the same diameter as an 11R22.5. Maybe you could just get larger tires if you don't have big rubber already and save some $$ on buying new wheels. Plus 11R22.5s will ride better than a low profile 24.5.
     
    See Are125, May 31, 2013
    See Are125, May 31, 2013
    #3
  5. May 31, 2013 #4
    little cat 500

    little cat 500 Road Train Member

    2,061
    1,109
    Jan 17, 2010
    Abbottstown PA
    0
    should drop you around 100 rpm i went from low 22's to tall 22's same as a low 24 about 100
     
    little cat 500, May 31, 2013
    little cat 500, May 31, 2013
    #4
    Lone Ranger 13 Thanks this.
  7. May 31, 2013 #5
    heavyhaulerss

    heavyhaulerss Road Train Member

    3,723
    2,040
    Dec 23, 2009
    AL/TN BORDER
    0
    just make sure your new tire size does not put your cruising speed at a lug speed.
     
    heavyhaulerss, May 31, 2013
    heavyhaulerss, May 31, 2013
    #5
  8. May 31, 2013 #6
    SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

    3,425
    3,180
    Apr 20, 2011
    Dahlonega, GA
    0
    Lowering the rpm too much will result in more fuel burned rather than saving fuel.
     
    SHO-TYME, May 31, 2013
    SHO-TYME, May 31, 2013
    #6
  9. Jun 4, 2013 #7
    Flightline

    Flightline Road Train Member

    2,345
    1,167
    Oct 1, 2011
    Almost There
    0
    I am switching my steers out this week from 24.5 low pro to a 22.5 low pro.
    Gona sell wheels and tires or trade you even up.
     
    Flightline, Jun 4, 2013
    Flightline, Jun 4, 2013
    #7
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.