The complete 2026 fleet guide — load indices, 16-ply construction, SmartWay verification and the full Hanksugi line of drive, trailer, all-position and mixed-service tyres for Class 8 truck operations.
The 11R22.5 is the original imperial size for Class 8 commercial trucks and remains one of the most specified sizes in vocational and mixed-service fleets across the Americas. If you operate dump trucks, concrete mixers, refuse collectors, forestry equipment, construction tractor units or legacy long-haul units, your fleet very likely still runs 11R22.5 tyres on at least one position. This page is the complete 2026 buyer's guide for fleets — we explain in detail what the 11R22.5 size means, which Hanksugi models are available, the 16-ply Load Range H specifications, SmartWay compliance, current direct fleet pricing, and why the 11R22.5 keeps winning in vocational applications even when the 295/75R22.5 dominates pure motorway transport. Every Hanksugi 11R22.5 tyre comes with a factory warranty, is delivered DDP to your yard, and carries full-container pricing (~266 tyres) that consistently beats retail chains by 15-25%.
Unlike low-profile metric sizes (295/75R22.5, 275/80R22.5), the 11R22.5 uses an older hybrid imperial-metric designation. 11 is the approximate nominal section width in inches (about 279 mm, measured sidewall to sidewall). R indicates radial construction — the steel-belt architecture that has all but replaced cross-ply tyres in Class 8 service. 22.5 is the rim diameter in inches. Because the aspect ratio is not stated in the designation, the 11R22.5 has a taller sidewall than the equivalent metric sizes — typically an aspect ratio of around 90-95%, producing an overall diameter of about 1,054 mm and a sidewall height of some 236 mm.
That taller sidewall is precisely why the 11R22.5 survives and thrives in vocational applications. A taller sidewall absorbs impacts, flexes around obstacles and debris on worksites, and tolerates sustained off-pavement operation far better than a low-profile metric equivalent. The trade-off is a measurable 1-2% penalty in fuel economy compared with the 295/75R22.5 at motorway cruising speed — a cost that matters on a long-haul tractor unit covering 200,000 km a year, but that is negligible on a concrete mixer covering 32,000 km a year in short-distance urban service. Fleet managers who switched their vocational units from 11R22.5 to 295/75R22.5 chasing fuel economy often found themselves replacing tyres with sidewall damage within the first year and went back to the original size. Size matters, and the 11R22.5 remains the right tool for vocational service.
Hanksugi produces five premium models in the 11R22.5 size, covering drive, trailer, all-position and mixed on/off-road duty cycles. Direct full-container fleet pricing starts from $275 USD per tyre, with discounts for multi-container orders.
A trailer tyre with five ribs and a footprint pressure optimised for even wear across the five ribs. Excellent reusable casing with 1-2 retreads expected.
See HS66 →A high-efficiency drive tyre with a closed-shoulder design. The greatest mileage expectancy in the Hanksugi line — roughly 885,000 km on the first tread in motorway service.
See HS68 →Every Hanksugi 11R22.5 tyre is built to the same dimensional and base load specifications, varying the tread pattern, the compound and the sidewall construction by model. These are the specifications every fleet manager needs to know:
| Specification | 11R22.5 |
|---|---|
| Section Width | 279 mm (11 inches) |
| Aspect Ratio | ~92% (236 mm sidewall) |
| Construction | Radial, steel belts |
| Rim Diameter | 22.5 inches (572 mm) |
| Overall Diameter | ~1,054 mm |
| Number of Plies | 16 (Load Range H) |
| Load Index | 146/143L |
| Maximum Single Load | 3,000 kg |
| Maximum Dual Load | 2,725 kg |
| Maximum Cold Pressure | 830 kPa (120 psi) |
| Speed Index | L (120 km/h) |
| Weight per Tyre | 57-61 kg |
| SmartWay Verified | Yes (HS88, HS68, HS86 in 11R22.5) |
The 11R22.5 designation uses a hybrid imperial-metric system that predates the modern metric-sizing convention. Breaking it down: 11 is the nominal section width in inches (about 279 mm), the sidewall-to-sidewall distance when the tyre is mounted and inflated. R means radial construction, the steel-belt architecture standard on all Class 8 commercial tyres. 22.5 is the rim diameter in inches. Because no aspect ratio is specified in the designation, the 11R22.5 has a tall sidewall profile of roughly 90-95%, producing an overall diameter of about 1,054 mm and a sidewall height of around 236 mm.
The 11R22.5 size is fundamental to Class 8 commercial transport across the Americas. It is the standard specification on vocational trucks such as dumpers, concrete mixers, refuse collectors and forestry equipment, where the taller sidewall provides critical impact resistance on worksites. It is also widely used on long-haul tractor units from Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, International and Western Star. In Latin America, the 11R22.5 is common on imported tractor units of North American specification operating in Mexico, Anguilla, Chile, Peru and Argentina, especially in mining, construction and heavy-haul applications.
Every axle position on a Class 8 truck requires a different tread design and construction. Drive tyres (such as the Hanksugi HS88 and HS68) feature aggressive tread blocks for traction under load and are fitted to drive axles. Trailer tyres (such as the HS86 and HS66) use rib patterns optimised for even wear and low rolling resistance in free-rolling positions. Mixed-service tyres (such as the HS84) use reinforced sidewalls and cut- and chip-resistant compounds for vocational service. Selecting the right tyre for each position is essential to maximising mileage, fuel economy and operating safety.
Hanksugi offers five premium models in the 11R22.5 size covering every duty cycle, all sold directly to the fleet with container pricing that consistently beats national distribution chains by 15-25%. Several models carry EPA SmartWay verification for fuel-economy compliance. Every tyre is delivered DDP to your yard, and the premium casings are designed for 1-2 additional retreads, drastically reducing the total cost per kilometre over the whole service life of the tyre.
Fleet managers running a mix of tractor units, trailers and vocational equipment often need to decide between the 11R22.5 and its metric or larger sister sizes. Here is the side-by-side comparison:
| Characteristic | 11R22.5 | 295/75R22.5 | 11R24.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Diameter | 1,054 mm | 1,024 mm | 1,105 mm |
| Sidewall Height | ~236 mm | ~221 mm | ~257 mm |
| Load Index | 146/143L | 146/143L | 146/143L |
| Rolling Resistance | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Fuel Economy (relative) | Base | +1-2% | -1% |
| Lateral Impact Resistance | High | Medium | Very High |
| Ideal Application | Vocational, mixed service, legacy long-haul | Modern long-distance motorway | Heavy vocational, high-deck trailers |
If your fleet runs Class 8 tractor units mainly in motorway service and never touches a worksite, the 295/75R22.5 is probably the right upgrade option. If you run any kind of vocational service — concrete, refuse collection, construction, mining, heavy-haul — the 11R22.5 remains the right specification, and Hanksugi has it available in volume with delivery to all of Latin America.
Hanksugi offers direct fleet pricing on the 11R22.5 size with DDP delivery to your yard. Full-container pricing (~266 tyres) consistently beats retail chains by 15-25% without sacrificing casing quality or retreadability.
Request Your 11R22.5 QuoteSeveral Hanksugi 11R22.5 models (HS88 drive, HS68 drive, HS86 trailer) are listed in the US EPA's SmartWay Verified Tyre Technologies registry, which means they meet the Agency's rolling-resistance threshold for fleet fuel-economy credit. For fleets that need SmartWay Transport Partner status (required by many shippers and major logistics operators), running SmartWay-verified 11R22.5 tyres in drive and trailer positions delivers a 2-3% improvement in fuel economy at motorway cruising speed compared with unverified equivalents, which at 2026 fuel prices translates into roughly $1,800-$2,700 USD per truck per year on a long-haul cycle.
SmartWay verification also makes it easier to comply with greenhouse-gas regulations applicable to fleets operating in markets with strict environmental rules. For Latin American fleets that export transport services to the United States, or that aim for international environmental certifications, running SmartWay-verified tyres is a significant competitive advantage that demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency.
For a typical vocational or long-haul Class 8 tractor unit with 11R22.5 tyres in drive and trailer positions, operating at 36,287 kg GVW with an average of 2.5 km/litre (vocational) and 96,000 km a year:
Scaled to a fleet of 40 vocational trucks travelling 96,000 km each annually, that represents $31,000-$46,000 USD of annual savings against retail-chain pricing for 11R22.5 tyres — without giving up the impact-resistant sidewall construction or the extended first-tread service life that vocational fleets need.
11R22.5 tyres are specified as original equipment and replacement on virtually all Class 8 vocational trucks and many mixed-service tractor units sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America. The most common applications include:
The 11R22.5 size has different demand profiles across Hanksugi's active markets in Latin America. The size is universal, but the application mix varies by region:
Mexican long-haul fleets running USMCA routes (Monterrey-Laredo, Mexico City-Nuevo Laredo) still prefer the 11R22.5 on mixed-surface corridors. Industrial fleets in Monterrey and Querétaro use the 11R22.5 in dedicated trailer pools. Strong demand in the border region and in the Bajío corridor.
Significant demand from fleets running North American-specification tractor units on the corridors between The Valley and Blowing Point and between Sandy Ground and Sandy Hill. Especially popular in construction and quarrying work across the island, where sidewall resistance is essential.
Strong mining demand in the north of the country (Atacama, Antofagasta, Tarapacá), where mine-support trucks with Class 8 specification operate in severe-service conditions. Freight haulage fleets between Santiago and Valparaíso also use the 11R22.5 on imported equipment.
Mining operations in the central and southern sierra of Peru (Cusco, Arequipa, Junín) drive demand for the 11R22.5 on support vehicles. The Pan-American Highway and the Central Highway routes also see significant use in heavy-haul fleets.
Demand from fleets with imported North American-specification tractor units, particularly across the Wet Pampas and the interprovincial long-haul routes. Grain and agro-industrial operations in Santa Fe, Córdoba and Buenos Aires run the 11R22.5 on heavy transport equipment.
Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua use the 11R22.5 in container and mixed regional transport fleets. Sidewall impact resistance is especially valued on the region's secondary roads. Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Trinidad also have steady demand.
The 11R22.5 is the classic imperial size for Class 8 trucks, used in vocational, mixed-service and long-haul applications. Common equipment includes dump trucks, concrete mixers, refuse collectors, forestry trucks, construction tractor units and legacy long-haul units. The main manufacturers that use the 11R22.5 include Mack Granite, Peterbilt 567, Kenworth T800, Freightliner 114SD and Cascadia, International HV and HX, Volvo VHD and Western Star 4900, and in LATAM it is fitted to imported tractor units from Mercedes-Benz, Scania and Volvo.
The 11R22.5 is the legacy imperial size for Class 8 with a taller sidewall and an overall diameter of about 1,054 mm. The 295/75R22.5 is the low-profile metric successor with a shorter sidewall and an overall diameter of about 1,024 mm. Both carry a 146/143L load index on a 22.5-inch rim. The 11R22.5 offers better sidewall impact protection for vocational service; the 295/75R22.5 offers 1-3% better fuel economy on the motorway. Hanksugi sells both sizes directly to the fleet.
Hanksugi 11R22.5 tyres carry a 146/143L load index, delivering 3,000 kg in single position and 2,725 kg in dual position at 830 kPa cold pressure. The 16-ply Load Range H construction is rated for Class 8 vehicles up to 36,287 kg GVW in tractor-trailer service, and is approved for vocational vehicles including dumpers, mixers and forestry trucks.
Hanksugi 11R22.5 tyres carry direct fleet pricing from $275 to $415 USD per tyre, depending on the model (drive, trailer, all-position, mixed service) and order volume. Full-container pricing (~266 tyres) typically delivers savings of 15-25% compared with retail distribution chains. DDP delivery to yards in Mexico, Anguilla, Chile, Peru, Argentina and all of Latin America is standard.
Yes. Although the 295/75R22.5 dominates modern pure-motorway long-haul transport, the 11R22.5 remains in active production and in high demand for vocational applications, mixed service, off-highway use and replacement on existing tractor units. Hanksugi manufactures five 11R22.5 models covering drive, trailer, all-position and mixed use, with full-container availability across the Americas.
Yes. All Hanksugi 11R22.5 casings are designed to withstand 1 to 2 retread cycles, which significantly extends the total service life of the tyre and reduces the cost per kilometre. The quality of Hanksugi casings allows LATAM retread shops to achieve consistent results on every cycle, maximising the return on investment for the fleet.
Yes. Hanksugi delivers 11R22.5 tyres by full container on DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms to any destination in Mexico, Anguilla, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Central America and the Caribbean. The price includes sea freight, customs clearance and delivery to your yard or distribution centre. Contact the fleet sales team for a personalised quote.
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