20 inch wheels vs 22 in wheels

jimmyboy8301 · January 16, 2020

Excuse me.
Just saying I don't like big wheels.
A fad I know.
SMH

Just like black wheels :yuck:
Although “big” is subjective, some people may think 18s are big and a fad

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Jaychevy81 · January 16, 2020

I don’t like the trend of the tires hanging out of the wheel wells. Makes no sense at all why you would want your tires sticking out into the next lane lol. Combine that with the California squat seen a few of them in NJ barf lol.

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L86 All Terrain · January 16, 2020

1 hour ago, Jaychevy81 said:

I don’t like the trend of the tires hanging out of the wheel wells. Makes no sense at all why you would want your tires sticking out into the next lane lol. Combine that with the California squat seen a few of them in NJ barf lol.

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I also really dislike negative offsets. Now your wheels act like a pry bar on your ball joints and hub. Not to mention your throwing rocks all over your 0.0001" thick paint. Almost every second Cummins I pass is lifted with 3/4 of the wheel out beside the truck, tow mirrors out lugging along a ghost trailer.

mafd2 · January 16, 2020

1 hour ago, jimmyboy8301 said:

Just like black wheels :yuck:
Although “big” is subjective, some people may think 18s are big and a fad

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I'm with ya on the black wheels. Too "rattle can" looking. I know several people around here who has taken off black wheels for polished and or chrome.

mafd2 · January 16, 2020

15 hours ago, ItsDooomz said:

I don't understand you guys knocking the 22-inch wheels. My truck looked like a Home Depot rental with the factory 18in wheels on it.

Yes sir. So much better. '18's on my RST. Before and after.

It's Tim · January 16, 2020

16 minutes ago, L86 All Terrain said:

I also really dislike negative offsets. Now your wheels act like a pry bar on your ball joints and hub. Not to mention your throwing rocks all over your 0.0001" thick paint. Almost every second Cummins I pass is lifted with 3/4 of the wheel out beside the truck, tow mirrors out lugging along a ghost trailer.

Very few even attempt, let alone can pass a basic physics course.

Yondu · January 29, 2020

On 1/15/2020 at 6:03 PM, ItsDooomz said:

You can't tell me that doesn't look better....

I certainly can. Lowered truck on 22s, big no for me. Smaller wheels need a more aggressive tire to look better though. Not necessarily a MT, just not a small diameter narrow highway tire.

Like I said from the very beginning ALL THINGS BEING EQUAL besides wheel diameter the small wheels ride better and offer better mpg/acceleration. My opinion is they look better too. If you go from an 18" LT to a 20" p rated tire, that's not a relevant comparison.

I'm no engineer but I do know rubber has more flex than aluminum.

PackerChev · January 29, 2020

I had 22s on my Silverado and now my AT4 has 20s. I actually didn't want the 22s on the Silverado but the package came with it. Now, after having both the 22s and 20s, I will never buy 22s on a truck again. Too rough and hard on the truck when you are on rough roads. I personally think 20s are a perfect balance of looks and function.

mafd2 · January 29, 2020

55 minutes ago, PackerChev said:

I had 22s on my Silverado and now my AT4 has 20s. I actually didn't want the 22s on the Silverado but the package came with it. Now, after having both the 22s and 20s, I will never buy 22s on a truck again. Too rough and hard on the truck when you are on rough roads. I personally think 20s are a perfect balance of looks and function.

You probably had the 45 series 22's. The '19 50 series tire type and brand tells the story. Not just 20" to 22". I've had 20''s that were harsh and rode like crap and had 20's that rode great. I've had 22" 45 series Coopers that were harsh. The 50 series Michelin 22's ride amazing. That's fact.

smit303 · January 29, 2020

16 minutes ago, mafd2 said:

You probably had the 45 series 22's. The '19 50 series tire type and brand tells the story. Not just 20" to 22". I've had 20''s that were harsh and rode like crap and had 20's that rode great. I've had 22" 45 series Coopers that were harsh. The 50 series Michelin 22's ride amazing. That's fact.

I think the 22 Bridgestone Alenzas ride nice too. I only wish they were a little better in the snow. How are your Michelins wearing? I might switch to them when needed.

mafd2 · January 29, 2020

1 hour ago, smit303 said:

I think the 22 Bridgestone Alenzas ride nice too. I only wish they were a little better in the snow. How are your Michelins wearing? I might switch to them when needed.

I've always had Bridgestone Alenza 22's (many sets through the years) and 1 set of Cooper. This is my first set of Michelin 22's and have an exceptional ride. By far the best riding and the best 22 you will find. Wearing beautifully and balanced out perfect requiring little weight. I keep the pressure checked (especially winter months) and keep them rotated (life of the tires). They have great treadwear, traction and temp. Won't go back to Bridgestone. Can't attest to the snow.

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smit303 · January 29, 2020

Sound good. Thanks for the review.

ItsDooomz · January 29, 2020

I certainly can. Lowered truck on 22s, big no for me. Smaller wheels need a more aggressive tire to look better though. Not necessarily a MT, just not a small diameter narrow highway tire.

Like I said from the very beginning ALL THINGS BEING EQUAL besides wheel diameter the small wheels ride better and offer better mpg/acceleration. My opinion is they look better too. If you go from an 18" LT to a 20" p rated tire, that's not a relevant comparison.

I'm no engineer but I do know rubber has more flex than aluminum.

I'm still dying to know how you use your truck "as a truck". Post up some pics of your awesome machine, I'd love to know what a real truck looks like. [emoji23]

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Yondu · January 29, 2020

9 minutes ago, ItsDooomz said:

I'm still dying to know how you use your truck "as a truck". Post up some pics of your awesome machine, I'd love to know what a real truck looks like.

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Don't get so defensive, it wasn't meant as a personal attack. It's my opinion big wheels look bad on a truck, sounds like it's yours that big tires look bad on a truck. If you lowered your truck and put it on 22s and use it for work you're in the .1%. Most trucks with 22s are bro'd out with a level kit and mud tire super swampers. Not a scratch in the bed either as the owner doesn't use it.

I bet you're in one of those warm states too, if you lived where the temp has 150 degree of fluctuation you're roads would be pretty bad and you may rethink those 22s. The roads I drive don't play well with that setup.

Yondu · January 29, 2020

3 hours ago, mafd2 said:

You probably had the 45 series 22's. The '19 50 series tire type and brand tells the story. Not just 20" to 22". I've had 20''s that were harsh and rode like crap and had 20's that rode great. I've had 22" 45 series Coopers that were harsh. The 50 series Michelin 22's ride amazing. That's fact.

You speak the truth, there is more to it than just tire thickness. It's why I avoid LT tires on a 1/2 ton. A good P tire far exceeds what my truck can carry and I don't drive in areas I need the puncture resistance if an LT.