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Looking at 1 yr old trucks; all have 24.5 tires ?!

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by IH Branded, Sep 3, 2016.

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  1. Sep 3, 2016 #1
    IH Branded

    IH Branded Medium Load Member

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    What in the world ? Have 3.55 or 3.90 but why big tires? Didn't think anyone ran those anymore ? I wouldn't want this setup would I ?
     
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  3. Sep 3, 2016 #2
    Sharky88

    Sharky88 Heavy Load Member

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    Why not? Tall rubber is not a problem.
     
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  4. Sep 3, 2016 #3
    IH Branded

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    figured they would have less fuel economy and more expensive to replace plus would have trucks with different size tires
     
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  5. Sep 3, 2016 #4
    ShooterK2

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    What kind of work are you gonna be doing?
    Just figure it into the equation to get the gearing you want. I love my 24.5's for what I do. I think they are an advantage in mud/snow/low traction situations. Bigger tires, less chance of getting stuck. Just my humble opinion.
     
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  7. Sep 3, 2016 #5
    IH Branded

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    On highway mostly
     
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  8. Sep 3, 2016 #6
    Sharky88

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    Well unfortunately I need 3 different tire sizes. 22.5 on the tractor, 19.5 on the trailer and 17.5 on the lift axle
     
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  9. Sep 3, 2016 #7
    uncleal13

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    Pretty much standard up here in Canada.
     
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  10. Sep 3, 2016 #8
    cnsper

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    All 10 of our trucks have 11r 24.5 tires on them. We do love our ground clearance. Oh and we also do not put skirts on our trucks.
     
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  11. Sep 3, 2016 #9
    John3009

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    All of ours have 24.5's. In my opinion they look better.
     
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  12. Sep 3, 2016 #10
    swaan

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    24.5 on low pro rubber. Look the best.
     
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