Buying new tires

purchased a new to me 2006 freightliner columbia recently and have done some work to it recently including,

4 new rear spring bushings
4 new air bags
6 new front spring bushings (including hanger bushing)
new kaiser king pin kit

it is going in for a alignment this weekend and will NEED tires. The truck came with 295/75r/22.5 tires from the dealer, some where down the line the previous owner switched them out for 11R/22.5's. My question is should I keep the 11R/22.5 or switch back to the original size of 295/75R/22.5? What are the pros and cons of having either? which would be better for me to run?

also, just bought a trailer that has 11R/22.5s on it if it matters?

TRUCK SPECS:
2006 columbia
455 HP detroit diesel 14L series 60
13 speed manual trans
3.42 rear ratio

 

so staying with the 11R/22.5 shouldn't hurt anything correct? would the dealer be able to calibrate the speedometer to compensate for the new tire size?

 

thanks for the reply, my truck will be OTR and I am going more for fuel mileage savings then top speed. Is it common to have LP's on the tractor and 11R on the trailer as my new trailer came from the factory with 11R's

 

thanks for clearing that up, I didn't think there was much benefit in going to a 11R tire. I will be switching them all back to the factory size of 295/75R/22.5 to save the headache of having it re calibrated.

The trailer I purchased has 11R tires on it, I don't know what they use to spec what tires to put on trailers but can I go to a LP tire when they wear out? The tires on the trailer are very clean I should be able to get at least 1 1/2 years out of them. Also, will I have a problem running LP on the tractor and 11R on the trailer for now, what will it effect if anything?

My truck is currently in the shop getting things fixed before I put it on the road, just a quick list of things getting done,

rear spring bushings
4 new airbags
all front spring bushings
rear brakes/drums
oil pan gasket
king pins
oil change

It should be done on Saturday and will go to the alignment/tire shop on monday to get a 3 axle alignment and brand new tires (drives&steers)

I purchased the trailer yesterday, its a 2006 Vanguard 53' air ride, it has new brakes on both axles and tires are in good condition

Once the truck is done and I pick up the trailer I will post some picture of my setup.


I have finished all my paperwork for my own operating authority and just waiting for it to go active in a couple of weeks.

I will be switching back to the LP's that came on the truck originally, hopefully my pocket will thank me.