New to flatbed

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  1. Bgimnick

    Bgimnick Bobtail Member

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    Hello all. New Owner op here. I have an opportunity to purchase a newer flatbed at a good price. Only problem is my truck has low pro 24.5 and this trailer has 22.5. My question is should i wait for a trailer with 24.5 wheels? Or would I be ok with the 22.5. What issues would I run into.
     
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  3. Opendeckin

    Opendeckin Medium Load Member

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    Driving it won't matter. My trucks on tall 24s and the trailers I pull all have low pro 22s and been doing it for 8 years no problem.

    If you own the trailer though it'd be nice to have the same size so you can recycle drive and steer tires to the trailer.
     
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    Judge Road Train Member

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    11r22.5 are same heights as 24.5 low pro.
    But line was state, can’t put old steers or drives to rear.
     
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  5. Diesel Dave

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    If the price is that good, go for it, then find someone down the road who wants to switch or a tire place that wants to wheel and deal at a price. FYI, the 22.5 LP is the new standard.
     
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  6. Bgimnick

    Bgimnick Bobtail Member

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  7. Bgimnick

    Bgimnick Bobtail Member

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    I hear it’s getting harder to find 24.5 in truck stops or most places? I didn’t wanna end up on the road side and not be able to find a tire for the trailer.
     
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    Bgimnick Bobtail Member

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  9. Bgimnick

    Bgimnick Bobtail Member

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    I have the low air leaf suspension. I’m afraid 22.5 might put me too low to the ground in some areas I load.
     
  10. RunningAces

    RunningAces Road Train Member

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    I hope you have experience with open deck freight or someone who will train you.
     
  11. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    I run low pros 22.5 and pull flats and step decks with the same size, suspension is similar to low profile(Paccar). I do lots of job sites. No troubles.
     
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