Wrong tire and rim size on steer axle

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  1. May 22, 2016 #1
    wr2001

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    Does it matter if my steer axle is running 22.5 tires and rims, instead of the 24.5 that its supposed to be running? Will there be a difference in ride feel? Will it affect anything negatively?
     
    wr2001, May 22, 2016
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  3. May 22, 2016 #2
    uncleal13

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    As long as they are the same size as the drive tires, otherwise it can effect the drive line angle.
    I had one truck I switched from 24.5 to 22.5, but I did it to save 200 lbs of weight and to get a little more pulling power.
    Don't think it would effect ride quality any.
     
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  4. May 22, 2016 #3
    allan5oh

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    No it shouldn't matter
     
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  5. May 22, 2016 #4
    Diesel Dave

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    I run 11.24.5 on the drives and low pro's 24.5 on the steers. No issues.
     
    Diesel Dave, May 22, 2016
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  7. May 22, 2016 #5
    wore out

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    If the 22.5's are talls 11R and the drives are low pro 24.5's they are so close to the same height you couldn't tel
    Thought I was the only one doin that lol
     
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  8. May 22, 2016 #6
    Ruthless

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    X3 @wore out

    Prolly put tall rubber on the nose next time round tho. Fill out the fender a lil better
     
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  9. May 22, 2016 #7
    upallnite

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    I think " wore out" hit on the head with them being the same overall height. I have a winch ruck that came with 22.5 floats on the front and tall 24.5s on the rear and the truck sits level. good luck and be safe!
     
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  10. May 22, 2016 #9
    wr2001

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    thanks all!
     
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  11. May 23, 2016 #9
    heavyhaulerss

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    11r22.5 & l.p. 24.5 are the same height
     
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