The 2026 fleet buyer's guide — load ratings, ply construction, SmartWay verification, and the full Hanksugi drive, trailer, all-position, and on/off-road lineup for Class 8 operations.
11R22.5 is the original imperial-standard Class 8 commercial truck tire size and remains one of the most widely specified sizes on vocational and mixed-service fleets across North America in 2026. If you operate dump trucks, ready-mix concrete mixers, refuse trucks, logging rigs, construction tractors, or legacy long-haul sleeper cabs, there is a very high probability that your fleet still runs 11R22.5 on at least one position. This page is the complete 2026 buyer's guide — we break down exactly what 11R22.5 means, which Hanksugi models are available in this size, the 16-ply load range H specifications, SmartWay compliance, current direct-to-fleet pricing, and why 11R22.5 still wins in vocational applications even as 295/75R22.5 dominates highway-only long-haul. Every Hanksugi 11R22.5 tire is backed by factory warranty, DDP delivery to your yard, and full-container pricing (~266 tires) that consistently beats retail chains by 15-25%.
Unlike metric low-profile sizes (295/75R22.5, 275/80R22.5), 11R22.5 uses an older imperial-metric hybrid designation. 11 is the approximate nominal section width in inches (roughly 279 mm, or 11 inches sidewall-to-sidewall). R indicates radial construction — the all-steel-belt architecture that replaced bias-ply in Class 8 service decades ago. 22.5 is the rim diameter in inches. Because the aspect ratio is not stated in the size code, 11R22.5 defaults to a taller-than-metric sidewall — typically 90-95% aspect ratio, producing an overall diameter of approximately 41.5 inches and a sidewall height of about 9.3 inches.
That taller sidewall is precisely why 11R22.5 survives and thrives in vocational applications. A taller sidewall absorbs impact, flexes around curbs and jobsite debris, and tolerates sustained off-pavement operation far better than a low-profile metric equivalent. The tradeoff is a measurable 1-2% fuel economy penalty versus 295/75R22.5 at highway cruise speed — a cost that matters on a 125,000-mile-per-year OTR tractor but is negligible on a concrete mixer that runs 20,000 miles a year in short-haul urban service. Fleet buyers who switched vocational tractors from 11R22.5 to 295/75R22.5 chasing fuel economy frequently found themselves replacing sidewall-damaged tires within the first year and switched back. The size matters, and 11R22.5 is still the right tool for vocational service.
Hanksugi produces five premium 11R22.5 models covering drive, trailer, all-position, and on/off-road duty cycles. Direct-to-fleet container pricing starts at $275 per tire with discounts for multi-container orders.
Best-selling drive tire. Aggressive hexagonal center block design delivers outstanding traction and extended mileage. SmartWay verified in 11R22.5.
View HS88 →Long-haul trailer tire engineered for maximum casing durability and even wear. Ideal for dry vans, reefers, and flatbeds in over-the-road service.
View HS86 →Five-rib trailer tire with optimized footprint pressure for even wear across all 5 ribs. Excellent casing reusability with 1-2 retread caps expected.
View HS66 →Fuel-efficient drive tire with closed shoulder design. Highest mileage expectation in the Hanksugi drive lineup — roughly 550,000 miles first life on highway duty.
View HS68 →Vocational trailer and all-position tire with reinforced sidewall and aggressive tread compound. Built for construction, logging, waste, and mixed-service duty cycles.
View HS84 →Every Hanksugi 11R22.5 is built to the same core dimensional and load spec, with tread pattern, compound, and sidewall construction varying by model. The fleet-manager spec sheet:
| Specification | 11R22.5 |
|---|---|
| Section Width | 11 in (279 mm) |
| Aspect Ratio | ~92% (236 mm sidewall) |
| Construction | Radial, all-steel belt |
| Rim Diameter | 22.5 in |
| Overall Diameter | ~41.5 in (1,054 mm) |
| Ply Rating | 16 (Load Range H) |
| Load Index | 146/143L |
| Max Load Single | 6,610 lbs (3,000 kg) |
| Max Load Dual | 6,005 lbs (2,725 kg) |
| Max Cold Pressure | 120 psi (830 kPa) |
| Speed Rating | L (75 mph / 120 km/h) |
| Weight (per tire) | 125-135 lbs (57-61 kg) |
| SmartWay Verified | Yes (HS88, HS68, HS86 in 11R22.5) |
Fleet managers running a mix of tractor, trailer, and vocational equipment often need to decide between 11R22.5 and its metric/larger siblings. Here is the side-by-side matrix:
| Metric | 11R22.5 | 295/75R22.5 | 11R24.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Diameter | 41.5 in | 40.3 in | 43.5 in |
| Sidewall Height | ~9.3 in | ~8.7 in | ~10.1 in |
| Load Index | 146/143L | 146/143L | 146/143L |
| Rolling Resistance | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Fuel Economy (relative) | Baseline | +1-2% | −1% |
| Sidewall Impact Resistance | High | Medium | Highest |
| Ideal Duty | Vocational, mixed, legacy OTR | Modern long-haul OTR | Heavy vocational, high-floor trailers |
If you run Class 8 tractors in primarily highway duty and never touch a jobsite, 295/75R22.5 is probably the right upgrade path. If you run any vocational service — concrete, refuse, construction, logging, heavy hauling — 11R22.5 remains the correct specification and Hanksugi stocks it in volume.
Hanksugi prices 11R22.5 direct-to-fleet with DDP delivery to your yard. Full-container pricing (~266 tires) consistently beats retail chains by 15-25% without sacrificing casing quality or retread potential.
Request Your 11R22.5 QuoteSelect Hanksugi 11R22.5 models (HS88 drive, HS68 drive, HS86 trailer) are listed on the EPA's SmartWay Verified Tire Technologies list, which means they meet the Agency's rolling resistance threshold for fleet fuel economy credit. For fleets that need SmartWay Transport Partnership status (required by many major shippers and 3PLs), running SmartWay-verified 11R22.5 on drive and trailer delivers 2-3% fuel economy improvement at highway cruise versus non-verified equivalents, which at 2026 diesel prices translates to roughly $1,800-$2,700 per truck per year on a long-haul duty cycle.
SmartWay verification also supports compliance with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Regulation, which requires sleeper-cab tractors and box-type trailers operating in California to run LRR-verified tires. Enforcement penalties can reach $1,000 per tire per day of operation in violation, so SmartWay 11R22.5 is non-negotiable for fleets that cross California. Vocational fleets (dump trucks, mixers, refuse) are typically exempted from CARB Phase 2, but still benefit from the fuel economy gain.
For a typical Class 8 vocational tractor or legacy long-haul tractor running 11R22.5 on drive and trailer positions, pulling 80,000 lbs GVWR at 5.8 MPG average (vocational duty) and 60,000 miles per year at $5.20/gallon diesel:
Scaled across a 40-truck vocational fleet running 60,000 miles each annually, that is $31,000-$46,000 of annual savings against national retail chain 11R22.5 pricing — without giving up impact-resistant sidewall construction or the extended first-life that vocational fleets depend on.
11R22.5 is spec'd as original equipment and replacement on virtually every Class 8 vocational tractor and many mixed-service tractors sold in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Common OEM fitments include:
11R22.5 has different demand profiles across Hanksugi's active markets. The size is universal but the application mix varies:
Primary vocational size — concrete, refuse, construction, dump, logging. Also still common on legacy OTR fleets that have not yet transitioned to 295/75R22.5. DDP delivery to any US yard.
Strong vocational demand across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia. Logging fleets in BC and New Brunswick heavily specify 11R22.5 for sidewall protection on forest roads.
Mexican long-haul fleets running NAFTA routes (Monterrey-Laredo, Mexico City-Nuevo Laredo) still favor 11R22.5 on mixed-surface corridors. Aguascalientes and Querétaro industrial fleets run 11R22.5 on dedicated trailer pools.
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Trinidad operators use 11R22.5 on container chassis and short-haul cane-haul tractors. Full-container pricing direct from Hanksugi.
Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua fleets running both container haul and mixed regional service rely on 11R22.5 for its impact-resistant sidewall on poor-condition secondary roads.
Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia all run 11R22.5 on imported US-spec Class 8 tractors. Especially strong demand in mining-adjacent hauling and construction logistics.
11R22.5 is the classic imperial-standard Class 8 size used across vocational, mixed-service, and long-haul trucking. Common fitments include dump trucks, concrete mixers, refuse haulers, logging trucks, construction tractors, off-highway logging rigs, and legacy OTR sleeper tractors. Major OEMs using 11R22.5 include Mack Granite, Peterbilt 567, Kenworth T800, Freightliner 114SD and Cascadia, International HV and HX, Volvo VHD, and Western Star 4900 and 49X.
11R22.5 is the imperial-standard legacy Class 8 size with a taller sidewall and ~41.5 in overall diameter. 295/75R22.5 is the metric low-profile successor with a shorter sidewall and ~40.3 in overall diameter. Both carry 146/143L load index on a 22.5-inch wheel. 11R22.5 delivers better sidewall impact protection for vocational service; 295/75R22.5 delivers 1-3% better highway fuel economy. Hanksugi sells both sizes direct-to-fleet.
Hanksugi 11R22.5 tires carry a 146/143L load index, delivering 6,610 lbs single and 6,005 lbs dual at 120 psi cold. The 16-ply H load range construction is rated for Class 8 vehicles up to 80,000 lbs GVWR in tractor-trailer service and is approved for vocational vehicles including dump trucks, mixers, and logging rigs.
Hanksugi 11R22.5 tires are priced direct-to-fleet from $275 to $415 per tire depending on model (drive, trailer, all-position, on/off-road) and order volume. Full-container pricing (~266 tires) typically delivers 15-25% savings versus national retail chains. DDP delivery to US, Canadian, Mexican, and LATAM yards is standard.
Yes. While 295/75R22.5 dominates modern over-the-road long-haul, 11R22.5 remains in active production and high demand for vocational, mixed-service, on/off-road, and legacy tractor replacement. Hanksugi manufactures 11R22.5 in five models covering drive, trailer, all-position, and on/off-road duty cycles with full-container availability across the Americas.
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