How long are 19.5 and 22.5 tires lasting?

[mstordahl]

Stock tires are almost worn, and I am thinking of going to 19.5" or 22.5"; just wondering if anyone has gone through a set or has any idea how long tires of this size are lasting?
I want to get some "real world" numbers before I take the plunge. Truck is mostly highway drivin' with some towing.

Thanks in advance.

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Last edited by mstordahl : 01-12-2009 at 04:08 PM.

[lobsterman04]

Originally Posted by mstordahl

Stock tires are almost worn, and I am thinking of going to 19.5" or 22.5" and just wondering if anyone has gone through a set or has any idea how long tires of this size are lasting? I want to get some "real world" numbers before I take the plunge. Truck is mostly highway drivin' with some towing.

Thanks in advance.

If we could keep the nails out of the tires they might last longer. But on our semi's the last any where from 50'000 to 100'000. steers and lift axles last the longest. but i have no idea how long 22.5 will last on a truck that weighs 10'000lbs less and doesn't regularly pull 45-65 tons.

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[Devilman]

my 99 3500 had 22.5s an probly 120,000 on the tires when i sold it an they looked new! they ride terrible compared to a regular pickup style radial but they last forever

[Performance]

I know of some guys with close to 30,000 miles on the 22.5s with no signs of wear. I personally have 15,000 miles on mine and they look brand new. I also don't have a problem with the ride or balance. The ride is a little firmer than stock, but it's really good for a 16ply tire. These tires are rated for 150,000 miles on a road tractor, so they will more than likely dry rot before you could wear them out.

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[leegal]

Perfornance you say these tires are rated for 150000 miles
can i get them in a winter tire or slightly aggresive pattern

something like a silent armor from goodyear. if not what would you recomend instead.

thanks in advance

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[Kelso]

Michelin XD2's are an AT tire basically.

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[Performance]

Originally Posted by leegal

Perfornance you say these tires are rated for 150000 miles
can i get them in a winter tire or slightly aggresive pattern

something like a silent armor from goodyear. if not what would you recomend instead.

thanks in advance

Yes, the 22.5s are rated for 150,000 miles on a semi at full tire pressure. There are many different tread patterns available. Michelin XD2's, like Kris said, are an AT. So are Sumitomo 908s. You will want a traction tire instead of a steer tire in a 255/70.

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[leegal]

thanks for the help

another question i have is are these tires as good wearing

if i used the 19.5 inch instead or do i need to get them in a 22 or 24 like the big rigs to get good mileage out of a set

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[Dreadnaught]

we had a driver put a nail through the sidewall of a drive at 135k, and the company that put the replacement on put a new tire on cus it matched so good. michelin 255 70 22.5

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[Performance]

Originally Posted by leegal

thanks for the help

another question i have is are these tires as good wearing

if i used the 19.5 inch instead or do i need to get them in a 22 or 24 like the big rigs to get good mileage out of a set

The 19.5s will wear good too and maybe someone will chime in on a mileage quote, but you can't beat the 22.5s as far as wear mileage. I guess it just all depends on how much you want to spend. Price wise new, they are about the same though.

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[Dreadnaught]

i got 40k on my trailer tires that are 19.5's still have 90% tread left on the rear axle and 93% on the front.

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Silencer MIA, S&B CAI, 5" Expandit TBE, DiPricol (EGT, Boost, Pyro), Edge J/A
Early 2000 Ford F-350 Reg Cab Lb Dually 2006 Headlights and Grille
AFE Stage 2 intake, DP Tuner (20, 40, 80, 140), Custom exhaust, ITP Over Boost Annihilator, Derale Atomic Trans Cooler, 5" turnout stacks

[rollinsmoke05]

a guy that works us his dad drives a big truck and he says he get at least 240000 on michlins but he says he is going to a dunlop because there suppose to be better i don't notice to much ride difference and my fuel mileage on the road is better. just .02

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