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fifth wheel height/ switching to lo pros/ cruise rpm

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by no traction, Jan 1, 2016.

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  1. Jan 1, 2016 #21
    no traction

    no traction Bobtail Member

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    The 11r24.5 tires that are on there are worn down to 42 inches. I measured them today
     
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  3. Jan 1, 2016 #22
    Cory wood

    Cory wood Medium Load Member

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    Sounds right, should be about 43.5 to 44 inches brand new, at least that's what we see with the tires we use, a little shorter if they are a highway tread.
     
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  4. Jan 1, 2016 #23
    no traction

    no traction Bobtail Member

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    So I guess I am switching to lo pro 24.5. New 11r24.5's would put my 5th wheel height at close to 50 inches and I think I need to be around 48 to be no higher than 13'6". Too bad I'm not geared 3.55 or 3.42 then my cruise rpm would be perfect.
     
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  5. Jan 8, 2016 #24
    savage02

    savage02 Light Load Member

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    Switching down to LP24.5's with your 3.73's will put you in the 1550rpm range and wont make your mpg suffer too badly with that N14. Only side effect is it will eat up those rolling hills a bit better!!!
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2016 #25
    Junkyard Johnney

    Junkyard Johnney Light Load Member

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    The speedo head can be recalibrated , not that tough to do depending on which one you have
     
    Junkyard Johnney, Jan 9, 2016
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