Semi Trailer Tires — Radial & Bias Ply
We supply radial trailer tires in the sizes that actually move on flatbed, tanker, lowbed and container chassis — 11R22.5, 12R22.5 and 295/80R22.5, all-steel casing, rated for the axle loads a loaded semi trailer puts through them mile after mile. Bias ply is available for buyers running rough unpaved routes where sidewall puncture resistance matters more than fuel economy.
Specifications
| Sizes | 11R22.5, 12R22.5, 295/80R22.5, 385/65R22.5 |
|---|---|
| Construction | All-steel radial casing, tubeless |
| Ply rating | 16PR / 18PR equivalent load range |
| Tread pattern | Rib pattern (trailer position), highway and mixed-service |
| Load index / speed rating | 148/145 L (up to 120 km/h) |
| Rim compatibility | 22.5 x 8.25 / 9.00 tubeless disc wheel |
| Certification | DOT, ECE R54, ISO 9001 |
| Options | Bias ply for off-road/mixed terrain, retread-ready casing |
Radial Trailer Tires for Every Wheel Position
A trailer tire runs a different tread pattern than a drive tire because it never puts power to the road — it just carries load and steers under braking. Our rib-pattern radial trailer tire is built for exactly that: low rolling resistance for fuel economy, even wear across the tread when the trailer runs straight, and a stiff all-steel casing so the tire holds its shape under a fully loaded flatbed or tanker. These mount straight onto the 22.5 wheel rims we stock, tubeless, no tube or flap needed.
11R22.5 remains the most common semi trailer tire size across African and Middle Eastern fleets, with 12R22.5 and 295/80R22.5 covering higher-load tandem and tridem axle configurations. We keep all three in stock so a mixed order doesn't push your container out by weeks waiting on one size.
11R22.5, 12R22.5, 295/80R22.5 — Picking the Right Size
These three sizes look similar on paper but carry different load capacities at the same inflation pressure. 11R22.5 is the baseline for standard flatbed and box trailers at 34-36 ton GVW. 12R22.5 steps up the load capacity roughly 10% for the same rim, common on tanker and bulk trailers running consistently near max payload. 295/80R22.5 is the metric-designation equivalent of 11R22.5 and interchanges directly on the same rim — buyers spec it by habit depending on which market they're used to.
Tell us your trailer's axle configuration, typical payload and route (highway vs. mixed unpaved) and we'll recommend the size and ply rating rather than have you guess and reorder. Note these are heavy-truck sizes for semi-trailer wheel ends — if you're running a light utility or boat trailer on car-derived wheels, you're looking for something like a 205 75R15 trailer tire instead, which is a different product line entirely and not one we stock alongside our 22.5 range.
All-Steel Radial vs. Bias Ply Trailer Tyre
Radial construction is the right call for highway-heavy fleets — better fuel economy, cooler running, longer tread life on sealed roads. Where the trailer tyre lives on rough logging roads, mine haul routes or unpaved rural tracks, bias ply still earns its keep: thicker sidewall, better cut and puncture resistance, and a casing that's easier to repair roadside with basic tools rather than needing a specialized radial repair kit. We stock both so you're not forcing a highway tire onto a route it wasn't built for.
Either construction is built on casings suitable for retreading once the original tread wears down, which matters for fleets running high mileage and looking to cut total tire cost per kilometer over the trailer's service life. On load range and casing construction, our standard radial holds up against popular branded options like Goodyear Endurance trailer tires — same 14/16-ply-rated steel belt package in the equivalent size — at factory pricing rather than retail branded markup, which is the comparison most bulk buyers actually care about.
Matching Tires to Your Wheel Ends and Load Rating
A trailer tire is only as good as the wheel it's mounted on and the axle load it's actually carrying. We size trailer tires against your declared GVW and axle count, cross-check the load index against the axle rating, and confirm the rim width matches — an 8.25 rim needs a different tire than a 9.00 rim even at the same nominal size. Get this wrong and you're either overloading the tire's rated capacity or paying for load range you don't need.
For buyers ordering complete wheel-and-tire assemblies, we mount and balance before container loading so the set arrives ready to bolt on — no separate tire shop stop needed on your end. Whether you're searching for trailer tires near me for a same-day roadside swap or sourcing directly from a manufacturer for fleet-volume replacement, the sizing logic is the same — match load index and rim width first, brand and price second.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 11R22.5 and 295/80R22.5?
Can I mix radial and bias ply tires on the same trailer?
How long does a semi trailer tire last?
Do you sell tires mounted on rims or tires only?
What load range should I order for a tandem-axle tanker trailer?
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