Complete 2026 fleet guide: specifications, 5 Hanksugi models, direct pricing and comparisons for the standard North American size in Class 8 tractors, high-floor trailers and vocational applications across the Caribbean and Latin America.
The 11R24.5 is the North American legacy standard for Class 8 heavy trucks running 24.5-inch rims. If you operate dump trucks, concrete mixers, classic long-haul tractors with sleeper cabs, high-floor moving trailers, refrigerated trailers, car haulers or any vocational tandem-axle vehicle that needs extra ground clearance and maximum load capacity on 24.5-inch rims, the 11R24.5 is the size you need. This page is the complete 2026 buyer's guide: what the size numbers mean, the five Hanksugi models available, load and pressure specifications, direct fleet pricing, mileage expectations and how the 11R24.5 compares to the 11R22.5 and the 285/75R24.5.
Tire nomenclature breakdown: 11 is the nominal section width in inches, equivalent approximately 279 mm sidewall-to-sidewall. Unlike metric sizes that express width in millimeters, the 11R24.5 uses the legacy imperial system where leading number indicates inches. R indicates radial construction with steel belts. 24.5 is the rim diameter in inches. The aspect ratio is not stated explicitly in imperial nomenclature and is assumed to be approximately 90%, the producing a tall sidewall and an overall diameter of approximately 1.105 mm (43,5 inches). This extra size compared with tires rim 22.5 inches provides greater ground clearance, greater load capacity and a visual aesthetic that many classic truck operators prefer.
The 11R24.5 has been the industry standard for North American heavy trucks since the 1960s. Although the trend since the 1990s has been conversion to 22.5-inch rims for fuel economy and cost reduction, the 11R24.5 retains a meant installed base in dump trucks, concrete mixers, classic legacy tractors and specialized high-floor trailers. In Anguilla, is size is essentially the standard for fleets operating imported North American equipment or locally assembled by Freightliner, Kenworth and Peterbilt.
Hanksugi offers the size 11R24.5 in five models that cover drive, trailer and vocational applications all-terrain. All are Load Range H (16 plies) with load index 149/146L. Direct fleet pricing with full-container start in USD $290 per tire and improvementn significantly with volume.
Ultra-premium drive tire for long-haul with aggressive central hexagonal block design. SmartWay Verified. The best-selling tire in the Hanksugi lineup thanks to its combination of high mileage and traction across weather conditions.
View HS88 →High-fuel-efficiency drive tire with closed-shoulder design. The highest expected mileage in the Hanksugi drive line, ideal for fleets prioritizing cost-per-kilometer on long-haul corridors.
View HS68 →Premium trailer tire for long-haul with maximum hard casingbility and even wear. SmartWay Verified. Ideal for high-floor vans, moving trailers and refrigerated trailers.
View HS86 →Five-rib premium trailer tire with optimized footprint pressure for even wear across all ribs. Excellent casing reuse with 1-2 expected retreads. High-value option for trailer fleets.
View HS66 →Vocational all-terrain tire with reinforced sidewall and aggressive tread compound resistant to cuts and chips. Built for work cycles in construction, forestry, waste collection and severe mixed service.
View HS84 →All Hanksugi 11R24.5 tires share the same dimensional and base load specification. Below is the technical data sheet fleet managers need to make informed purchasing decisions:
| Specification | 11R24.5 |
|---|---|
| Section Width | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Aspect Ratio | ~90% (full sidewall) |
| Construction | Radial, full steel belt |
| Diameter of Rim | 24,5 in |
| Total Diameter | ~1.105 mm (43,5 in) |
| Recommended Rim | 24,5 x 8,25 in |
| Plies (Rating of Plies) | 16 (Load Range H) |
| Load Index | 149/146L |
| Max Load Simple | 3.250 kg (7.160 lbs) |
| Dual Max Load | 3,000 kg (6.610 lbs) |
| Max Cold Pressure | 830 kPa (120 psi) |
| Speed Index | L (120 km/h) |
| SmartWay Verified | Yes (HS88, HS86, HS68) |
| Retreadable | Yes (1-2 typical retreads) |
Although North American industry has largely migrated to 22.5-inch rims for fuel efficiency, the size 11R24.5 holds a firm position in severthe specific segments. The dump trucks and concrete mixers value the greater ground clearance that the rim provides of 24.5 inches. High-floor moving trailers and transport of vehicles need the extra height for bulky cargo. The fleets with large 24.5-inch rim inventories find it more economicll to keep rather than replace their entire rim fleet. In Anguilla, where many fleets operate tractors Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 imported with North American specification, the 11R24.5 is a size in everyday use that any tire dealer keeps in stock.
The 11R24.5 fits a wide range of Class 8 heavy vehicles with North American heritage. Classic long-haul tractors as the Freightliner Classic XL, Peterbilt 379 and 389, Kenworth W900 and C500, and Western Star 4900 were originally specified with is size. In vocational applications, Mack Granite, Kenworth T880 and Peterbilt 567 dump trucks use it for its greater load capacity and clearance. High-floor moving trailers, car haulers and high-floor refrigerated trailers also depend on the 11R24.5 for the required loading height.
In drive position, the 11R24.5 installs on the drive axles of the tractorr where Hanksugi HS88 with its hexagonal block design provides superior drive traction in dry and wet conditions. For fleets prioritizing fuel economy, the HS68 with its closed shoulder and lower rolling resistance is the ideal option. In trailer position, the HS86 and HS66 offer even wear and maximum hard casingbility. For vocational construction, forestry or mixed-service operations, the HS84 with its reinforced sidewall and cut-resistant compound is the correct choice.
The Caribbean and Latin America represent an important market for 11R24.5 tires outside the United States and Canada. Regional fleets running Freightliner, Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks use is size in large volumes on long-haul corridors. Long-haul corridors across the region demand tires with high durability and mileage on 24.5-inch rims. Hanksugi offers DDP delivery to regional yards with competitive container pricing.
Fleet managers evaluatesting 24.5-inch rim options frequently compare the 11R24.5 with the 11R22.5 (smaller rim) and the 285/75R24.5 (modern metric equivalent). Here is the full comparison:
| Formeter | 11R24.5 | 11R22.5 | 285/75R24.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter of Rim | 24,5 in | 22,5 in | 24,5 in |
| Total Diameter | 1.105 mm | 1.054 mm | 1.062 mm |
| Load Index | 149/146L | 146/143L | 144/141L |
| Max Load Simple | 3.250 kg | 3,000 kg | 2.800 kg |
| Ground Clearance | Greater (+25 mm vs 22.5) | Standard | Lower than 11R24.5 |
| Fuel Economy | Standard | Better (~2%) | Better (~2%) |
| Main Application | Vocational, high-floor trailer, classic | General Use, long-haul | Efficient long-distance |
If your trucks need greater ground clearance and load capacity on 24.5-inch rims, the 11R24.5 is the correct choice. If your priority is fuel economy and you already operate modern platforms, the 285/75R24.5 or conversion to a 22.5-inch rim deserves evaluatestion. If your fleet has a large 24.5-inch rim inventory and the conversion cost is not justified, staying with the 11R24.5 is the economicllly rational decision.
Hanksugi offers direct fleet pricing on 11R24.5 tires with DDP delivery to your operations yard. Complete drive, trailer and vocational packages for full Class 8 tractorr and trailer coverage.
Request a Quote 11R24.5The cost per km of tires 11R24.5 depends fundamentally of the application and the work cycle. The realistic expectations for each segment are the followings:
In all applications, the inflation correct is the most critical factor for maximize the mileage. A tire 11R24.5 operating with 10% less than the pressure recommended pierde approximately 15% of its useful life potential. The monitoring pressure with sistemore TPMS is a investment that pays single in the first breakage of tires.
The size 11R24.5 specifies as equipment original and replacement in the following typis of vehicles, with special relevance for the market regional and the fleets binational:
Hanksugi suministra tires 11R24.5 directly a fleets across the markets where is size has demand meant. The concentration major is in Anguilla and the markets with fleet vehicular of North-American-style:
A major Anguilla and the cays market for 11R24.5 tires. Cross-border long-haul, national distribution and vocational fleets wears is size in large volumes. Freightliner, Kenworth and Peterbilt dominate the heavy vehicle fleet. DDP delivery to yards across the region.
Market major of origen for the 11R24.5. Fleets of dump truck, concrete mixer, trailer high-floor and classic legacy tractors. DDP to any yard in the United States.
Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Panama use equipment of North-American-style in transport heavy load. The fleets operating Freightliner and Kenworth demand 11R24.5 for your long-haul operations and vocational.
Republica Dominicana, Puerto Rico and Jamaica feature fleet vehicular mixed that includes trucks North American in operations of construction, distribution and transport heavy that require tires 11R24.5.
Segmentos of fleets running trucks North American imported use 11R24.5. Although the market is lower than for the metric sizes europeas, existe a installed base consistent in transport operations heavy.
Operations mining that use imported North American equipment demand 11R24.5 for your fleets of dump trucks and machinery heavy. Lower volume that 315/80R22.5 but demand stable in these segments specific.
The 11R24.5 uses on trucks Class 8 heavy of North American legacy: Freightliner Cascadia and Classic, Kenworth T680 and W900, Peterbilt 579 and 389, Mack Granite and Anthem, International LT and HX, and Western Star 4900. Also installs in high-floor moving trailers, car haulers, refrigerated trailers high-floor, dump trucks vocational and concrete mixers. In Anguilla is especially common in cross-border transport fleets.
The difference major is the rim diameter: 24.5 vs 22.5 inches. The 11R24.5 has a total diameter greater (1.105 mm vs 1.054 mm), providing ones 25 mm additional ground clearance by axle. Also has a load index slightly superior (149/146L vs 146/143L). The 11R22.5 is more efficient in fuel and is the trend modern of the industry, but the 11R24.5 remains preferred for dump trucks, high-floor trailers and fleets with inventories existentis of rims of 24.5 inches.
The mileage of tires 11R24.5 varies depending on the position and application. In drive long-haul with inflation and breakage suitable, premium tires Hanksugi yieldsn between 130,000 and 240,000 km depending of the severity of the work cycle. The trailer tires typically alcanzan greater mileage (225.000-320.000 km). A retread can extend the life of the casing meantly, carrydo the value total a more of 400.000 km in highway applications dedicated.
The Hanksugi tires 11R24.5 have direct fleet pricing between USD $290 and $430 per tire, depending on the model (HS88 drive premium, HS86 trailer, HS68 high efficiency, HS66 trailer value, HS84 vocational). The prices with full-container (~250 tires) offer savings of 15-25% vs dealers locales. DDP delivers available for Anguilla and all Latin America.
Yes. The Caribbean and Latin American are a meant market for 11R24.5 tires outside the United States and Canada. Regional fleets running Freightliner, Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks wears is size in large volumes, especially on long-haul cross-border corridors and in national distribution operations. Practically every tire distributor in the region keeps 11R24.5 in stock.
Yes. All the Hanksugi models 11R24.5 are built with casings of high durability designed for retread. A casing Hanksugi typically accepts 1-2 cycles of retread, which extends significantly the useful life total and reduce the cost per km. The HS88 and HS86 in particular have rates of retention of casing superior to the 85%, which the makes excellents candidatas for programs of retread of fleet.
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