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315/80 22.5 on 8.25 rim-steer?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by gkmissingca, Sep 27, 2017.

  1. Sep 27, 2017 #1
    gkmissingca

    gkmissingca Light Load Member

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    I'm fully aware of the grey area of this combo but....is this an automatic no-no on inspection or DOT?

    I already have the rims and tires and we all know how expensive new tires are.
     
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  3. Sep 27, 2017 #2
    Roberts450

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    Rim wont be rated for the load capacity of the 315 and it will also cause the tire to wear the centers badly. I know its only 3/4" narrower then the recommended rim with but Id be more worried about the weight rating.
     
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  4. Sep 27, 2017 #3
    gkmissingca

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    Oddball build, front axle is 11,400 lbs and tanks are further back then normal. 11R22.5 with H rating would suffice. Weight isn't an issue.
     

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  5. Sep 27, 2017 #4
    ClineER

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    Some 315 are rated for 8.25rims. Usually weight capacity is cut down to 7200lbs per tire
     
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  7. Sep 27, 2017 #5
    special-k

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    Unless you tell them or are overweight on the front axle l dont think they would ever even notice it. I've never had a mechanic or a mto/dot even look at the weight rating of a rim. Like roberts said you might have some irregular wear from it but experimenting with tire pressure might help out a bit. Good luck.
     
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  8. Sep 27, 2017 #6
    gkmissingca

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    Thankyou
     
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