Tire size compatibility 11r22.5 to 295-75R 22.5

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  1. turboguy

    turboguy Light Load Member

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    hey guys

    I currently have 11r22.5s and I was wondering if I can swap them to 295-75R 22.5?

    Also does it change my speedometer calibration?
     
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    Lyle H Road Train Member

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    Yes, if on tractor you must replace all drive to same size.
    Yes, you will have to reprogram your speedometer due to tire diameter difference.
     
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    thank you for the clarification

    So I can keep the steer tires 11R22.5 with only changing the drive tries?
     
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    Yes
     
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    ok cool

    and it wont cause any weird wear problems or anything?
     
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    Not because of the different steer tire size compared to drive tire size.
    Now alignment issues and proper air pressure are a different issue.
     
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    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    You could get a slight drive-line vibration. Different sized tires on steer versus drives will change your drive-line angles just slightly. Most likely won't be an issue but could be