What The Numbers Mean
295/75R22.5 is a size code, not a catalog part number. 295 is the section width in millimeters, 75 is the aspect ratio, R means radial construction, and 22.5 is the rim diameter in inches. Any tire carrying that code mounts on a 22.5 inch drop-center truck wheel and stands roughly the same height as any other tire in that size.
Yokohama RY617 is the pattern and line designation. That tells you the tread design, compound, and casing spec. Two tires can both read 295/75R22.5 and behave nothing alike on a steer axle if the tread pattern and ply rating differ, so read both the size and the line before you order.
This one is a 16-ply-rated, Load Range H tire. Load range is the letter that pins down the inflation pressure and load the casing is built to carry. Load Range H is a step above the more common G rating in the same size, so verify what your steer axle placard and current tires call for before swapping.
Why These Numbers Cross
295/75R22.5 and Yokohama RY617 cross to the same tire because they describe two different attributes of one product. The size code fixes the physical envelope, the rim it seats on, and the loaded radius. The line name fixes the tread, the casing construction, and the certification. Together they identify a single SKU, which is why both numbers land on this page.
That is different from a cross-reference between two competing brands. Here you are not substituting one manufacturer's number for another's. You are confirming that the size on your sidewall matches the size this line is built in. If the old tire reads 295/75R22.5 and the truck runs a steer position, this is a starting point.
Cross-reference is where you begin, not where you finish. Confirm fit by the number molded on the tire you are pulling off, by the load and inflation table on the door placard, and by the wheel width you are mounting to. If the axle rating or the required load range does not line up, stop and check with the spec sheet.
Checks Before You Order
Read the whole sidewall on the tire coming off, not just the size. Note the load range letter, the ply rating, the max cold inflation, and whether the outgoing tire was SmartWay certified. Fleets running under fuel-economy programs need the certification maintained on all positions, and swapping in a non-certified tire on one steer can put the tractor out of compliance.
Steer tires wear in patterns that tell you what else is wrong. Feathering across the tread means toe is out. A single shoulder worn smooth points to camber or a bent axle. Cupping usually means shot shocks or a loose wheel bearing. Replace the tire and you will just chew the new one up unless you fix the cause first, so pull an alignment check at the same time.
295/75R22.5 Cross-Reference & Interchange Numbers
These manufacturer and aftermarket numbers commonly cross-reference to 295/75R22.5. Use them to identify the part — then confirm the exact fit by VIN or the number stamped on your old unit before you order. An interchange is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee.
| Brand / Line | Cross-Reference Numbers |
|---|---|
| Yokohama | Yokohama RY617 |
Frequently asked questions
Can I run a 295/75R22.5 steer tire on the drive axle?
Physically it will mount, but the RY617 is a steer-pattern tire with a rib tread built for lateral stability and even wear, not traction. Drive positions need a lug or block pattern for grip. Running steer tires on the drives costs you traction in wet and snow. Match the tread pattern to the axle position.
What's the difference between Load Range G and Load Range H in this size?
Load range sets the casing strength, the max cold inflation pressure, and the load the tire is rated to carry. H is built heavier than G in the same size. Check your door placard and your steer axle rating before switching between them, and keep both steer tires at the same load range and inflation.
How do I confirm this tire actually fits my truck?
Read the size and load range molded on the tire you are removing and match it. Then confirm the wheel width is within the approved range for 295/75R22.5 and check the steer axle rating against the tire's load capacity at your running pressure. Fit is confirmed by VIN or by the number on the old tire, not by the cross-reference alone.
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