[Graymist]

Could I get some responses about the pros and cons of 24.5 vs 22.5 tires ? Thanks

[bouncer]

con i have heard of here in nyc is that the added 2 inchs puts alot of trucks over the 13-6 limit and hit overpasses here.

[Aligator]

Originally Posted by bouncer

con i have heard of here in nyc is that the added 2 inchs puts alot of trucks over the 13-6 limit and hit overpasses here.

Is that true? I thought there was a legal limit as to the height of the 5th wheel that dealt with that precise issue....47", is that right?

[SilverWulf]

Originally Posted by bouncer

con i have heard of here in nyc is that the added 2 inchs puts alot of trucks over the 13-6 limit and hit overpasses here.

An additional 2 inches diameter only makes the truck sit one inch higher, very unlikely to cause a truck to be over height.

With 22.5's I'm close to 13'4".

[solo379]

Originally Posted by bouncer

con i have heard of here in nyc is that the added 2 inchs puts alot of trucks over the 13-6 limit and hit overpasses here.

CB story? :lol:
22.5 is a bit more fuel efficient, and a bit cheaper to buy.
24.5 could carry a bit more weight, and wearing out a bit longer!

[special k]

24.5 tires rotate fewer times for every mile you go down the road so their rolling resistance is actually less than than 22.5's. They do weigh a little more and cost more to replace. Because of their larger diameter you should get more mileage from them. 22.5's only advantage is cost and availability on the road.

[Maniac]

i have heard of here in nyc is that the added 2 inches puts a lot of trucks over the 13-6 limit and hit overpasses here.

The only reason to hit a bridge is DRIVER ERROR......NOTHING else.

[bob h]

Originally Posted by Maniac

The only reason to hit a bridge is DRIVER ERROR......NOTHING else.

agreed

also, going from small rubber to big rubber does NOT raise the vehicle 2 inches...

[allan5oh]

Originally Posted by special k

24.5 tires rotate fewer times for every mile you go down the road so their rolling resistance is actually less than than 22.5's. They do weigh a little more and cost more to replace. Because of their larger diameter you should get more mileage from them. 22.5's only advantage is cost and availability on the road.

Dead wrong, 22.5's have lower rolling resistance.

[special k]

Allan there very few things in life that are 100% right or wrong. I suggest you go talk to an actual tire rep about rolling resistance before you reject it out of hand.