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lbrown
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 9:41 pm: | |
I can buy some 11R22.5 tires from a fellow going
to 24.5.Are they OK for my bus.Right now has 12R22.5.Thanks for any help.
lbrown |
Geoff (Geoff)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 8:15 am: | |
You will lose 3-4 mph and won't have the load capacity of the 12-22.5's. They are not a good choice for a bus.
--Geoff
'82 RTS AZ |
Dale Waller (Happycampersrus)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 8:31 pm: | |
Leon,
Do you know how old the tires are?
If the tires on HIS bus are 3 years old or older don't waste your time and money. This has been hashed out before on BNO. The tires are not used enough and they dry out causing a dangerous gamble as to when they will blow out. 5 years is about all you want on a tire that will only see 8K to 10K miles a year.
You might gamble and be fairly safe on the back axle, but never put a used tire or a recap on the steering axle. I wouldn't put a used tire on the front unless I knew for sure it's age and mileage.
According to Mallie's calculator you will loose around 2 MPH between a 11/22.5 & 12/22.5, but the load rating is also lower as Geoff pointed out.
FWIW,
Dale |
Bryce Gaston (Busted_knuckle)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 9:41 pm: | |
I agree 100% with Geoff and Dale on this! The only advantage to going 11/22.5 is that they are readily available anywhere but it's not worth it unless you know yer gonna be under the load range always & if ya get them new or "like new" from someone that can prove how old they are! I'd say stay with the 12's. Bryce aka Busted Knuckle |