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295 75 tires on 7.5 inch rims

Getting ready to buy new tires. Existing ones are 295 75series mounted on 7.5" rims. I have seen the recommended tires are 255 80 to replace the original 9R tires. Options or opinions welcomed. Ride qaulity would likely improve with the lighter 255 tires.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: 295 75 tires on 7.5 inch rims

Reply #1 –
Too much "squirm" with 295's I would think on 7.5's

I can feel the "squirm" a bit in hard turns.  Then our  xza-3's "set"'s itself into the turn radius and no more steering corrections are needed until you pass the apex of the corner, if then. 

The tread being way wider  than the rim makes things handle funnier IMO.

The 10r's made the coach track well.  The improved tire technology could add substantial benefits to what I drove new.

Interested in your feedback.  Have I been wrong yet?

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 295 75 tires on 7.5 inch rims

Reply #2 –
Quick edit to 255 80 series
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: 295 75 tires on 7.5 inch rims

Reply #3 –
Does anyone make a 275 /75 ?

Re: 295 75 tires on 7.5 inch rims

Reply #4 –
FWIW, I replaced my 9R22.5 fronts with 265/75 Toyo's.  Same revolutions/mile and about 1" wider.  My rims are 7.5". 

If you are satisfied with the steering/handling (maybe you don't really know yet), I would stick with the 295's for 2 main reasons.
1) They are a common size that would most likely be in stock at any shop that carries OTR truck tires.
2) Higher load capacity at the same PSI.
Dave and Kelli
1997 U295 40' Build #5188 CSGI
1995 U240 36' Build #4621 SBID-SOLD
2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Re: 295 75 tires on 7.5 inch rims

Reply #5 –
Appears that 255 80 series may be a michelin specific size
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: 295 75 tires on 7.5 inch rims

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Old phart phred –
Appears that 255 80 series may be a michelin specific size

Correct.  The closest to this size by other manufacturers is the 265/75R22.5.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: 295 75 tires on 7.5 inch rims

Reply #7 –
Per Beamalarm yours came with 10R-22.5's as my '87 40' ORED came with 10R's,like Caflashbob stated.  I looked at increasing the size but I only have about 0.5" clearance to my body on the rears.  Also remember your rims are probably like mine and are rated 7.5", 6040 lbs at 105 psi max. You might push rim spacing with wider 11.5" vs. 9.0" and you won't be able to run "H" series at their max pressure limits.  When I need repair there is much more choices in the 40" diameter 10R or 285/80 sizes.  Not all 285/80's are approved for 7.5" rims, but I would feel OK to use them for emergency repair usage.  Use Simpletire.com to see what's available in the size you want.  10R's were about $40 bucks cheaper per tire than 285/80's.

I went with Conti's HSR2 which are designed for Regional/ Goods, Coach/ On/Off road service.  See my previous post:
Time for new tires (and other stuff)...

Anyway, good luck, headed out on my second trip with my Coach to Medina High Point resort for the weekend to see how she does...
'87 40' Grand Villa 4000 SBID ORED
CAT 3208TA 300Hp driving MT647, PacBrake
Unkown watts Solar
'17 Conti's HSR2 10-22.5
Cove, Texas
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