295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5 are two verified commercial tire-size examples that drivers and fleet managers commonly recognize, but the markings are not interchangeable shorthand. Before roadside service or replacement, the technician needs the complete sidewall information and the tire position on the vehicle.
How 295/75R22.5 is written
In a metric-format marking such as 295/75R22.5, the numbers and letters communicate section width, aspect ratio, radial construction and wheel diameter. The 22.5 portion identifies the wheel-diameter category. It does not by itself identify whether a tire is intended for a steer, drive or trailer position.
How 11R22.5 is written
11R22.5 uses a different naming format while still identifying a radial tire for a 22.5-inch wheel category. The complete tire specification, load requirements and application still need to be confirmed before replacement.
Position matters: steer, drive and trailer
Commercial tire selection is not only about matching numbers. Tread design and application can differ by steer, drive and trailer position. When calling for roadside tire service, report the full sidewall marking and whether the failed tire is on the steer axle, drive axle or trailer. That prevents avoidable delays and reduces the risk of dispatching the wrong application.
Deals On Wheels commercial inventory rules
New commercial tire service is not limited to 22.5- and 24.5-inch applications. Deals On Wheels also services new 15-, 16-, 17.5- and 19.5-inch commercial applications. Used and recap availability is limited to qualifying 22.5- and 24.5-inch commercial applications and remains subject to exact size, application and inventory. Passenger cars, SUVs and light-duty pickups are separate and are new tires only.
Use the commercial tire-size hub as the reference point
For the broader wheel-size categories, sidewall-reading guidance and availability rules, use the Commercial Truck Tire Sizes in West Palm Beach hub. For passenger vehicles needing new tires at the shop, use the separate tire shop page.