285/45R22 Tire choice is limited, any real usage recomendations?

Blackpearl#1 · August 9, 2018

1. I already own the truck and am just looking for recs from people who have used this tire size before.

2. I already know there are many out there that don't like the 22s, but refer to 1.

3. I live in WI so snow does come into play

4. I do tow snowmobile trailer and boat now and then, but nothing too heavy.

5. I put Advanta ATX-750s on my plow truck and like them, but that's a 16 wheel.

6. The Bridgestone's that are on there now have treated me good.

EDIT: Just read another tire thread and this was a cool idea

Noise, kind of important. Don't want loud for sure

Appearance, not much tire showing anyways but as long as it looks like a truck tire, I'm good.

Traction, I live in WI so all season is a must

Tread life, would love a hi mileage tire, but I do understand that when you get into the low profile stuff, that's a tough one.

So any real world advice would be greatly appreciated.

Kris

Edited August 9, 2018 by Blackpearl#1

kylant · August 10, 2018

this size tire sucks. there is a very limited supply.

the only one I have found that may work for you is the nitto terra grappler g2.

i am in a similar situation.

i am looking at 20" wheels for the simple fact there are many more tires to choose from

Denali34 · August 10, 2018

23 hours ago, Blackpearl#1 said:

1. I already own the truck and am just looking for recs from people who have used this tire size before.

2. I already know there are many out there that don't like the 22s, but refer to 1.

3. I live in WI so snow does come into play

4. I do tow snowmobile trailer and boat now and then, but nothing too heavy.

5. I put Advanta ATX-750s on my plow truck and like them, but that's a 16 wheel.

6. The Bridgestone's that are on there now have treated me good.

EDIT: Just read another tire thread and this was a cool idea

Noise, kind of important. Don't want loud for sure

Appearance, not much tire showing anyways but as long as it looks like a truck tire, I'm good.

Traction, I live in WI so all season is a must

Tread life, would love a hi mileage tire, but I do understand that when you get into the low profile stuff, that's a tough one.

So any real world advice would be greatly appreciated.

Kris

I am currently running 285/55R22 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 tires. I found them much smoother than the OE Bridgestone's. They are stiffer being 10ply but I prefer that. They also come with a 55k warranty which is important to me as I drive 100 miles a day for work. I am very pleased with them. They were very reasonable too! I got the set for less than $1900 out the door with road hazard!!

KMGZ400 · August 10, 2018

if you are looking for a beefy tire, the Nitto Ridge Grappler are really good tires, aggressive tread pattern and look great while not having the annoyances of the Toyo MT's. Terra Grapplers are great tires as well.

DrewSal · August 13, 2018

Nitto Terra Grappler in that size is also a good option. Less chunk but very quiet and a great ride

Edited August 13, 2018 by DrewSal
updated with photo

DrewSal · August 13, 2018

Edit these are the 285/55/22 not 45s

Edited August 13, 2018 by DrewSal
updated tire size

parthery · August 13, 2018

Same problem. The stock Bridgestones are disappointing. I did get GM to pay for two and I paid for 2 so I had to go through the dealer to get them. My choices were either another set of Bridgestone RT H-S, Alenzas, or Michelin Defenders. I went with the Michelins. I miss the aggressive tread, but the truck rides better on the highway.

kylant · August 13, 2018

9 hours ago, DrewSal said:

Edit these are the 285/55/22 not 45s

those are 285/55 (34.37" tall) and not 285/50 (33.27" tall)???

deputy · August 13, 2018

I am using

yokohama 305/45r22 118v with no rubbing issues.

DrewSal · August 14, 2018

13 hours ago, kylant said:

those are 285/55 (34.37" tall) and not 285/50 (33.27" tall)???

Correct

Blackpearl#1 · March 10, 2019

Bumping this up. Getting much closer to tire time for me. Thanks to all that have replied. Also wondering if there is another forum section I should have put this post in? Not the best with this forum yet, still learning my way around.

Kris

dieselfan1 · March 10, 2019

I have the 285 45 22's Bridgestone Dueler AT RHS's that came on on my truck and I think they are a good all around tire.

I'm in Minnesota so I see plenty of snow and I'm not dissatisfied with them.

At Discount Tires they are $255 each. So for a little over a grand not going to break you.

NWI Denali · March 10, 2019

I think the AT RHS's are a pretty good tire. It's always fun to try something new, but I just may replace them with the RHS's again. They have great reviews on tirerack too. Seem to be one of the better oem tire offerings. Usually oem tires are garbage.