New guy needs help with trailer choice

Ok, so let's say we go with a step- is there much benefit to having 22.5's over 17.5's or vice versa? Thinking a good compromise would be running readily available low pro 22.5 with wheel pockets. We're not experienced enough to know how much of a difference in revenue that extra 5" would make. I'm used to running 14' anywhere south of Virginia, so that doesn't scare us.

 

I got my start with a wedge trailer, and loaded backhoes, skid steers, all kinds of tractors-wheeler and tracked, and some goofy machinery and giant augers. Plus years of losing all kinds of cars, trucks, and other big vehicles. I think we'll adapt well!