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FACTORY 22 INCH TIRES. HELP. NORTHERN CLIMATE

TylerRST

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CamGTP Senior Enthusiast

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Do not get Ridge Grapplers when we deal with snow and ice here. The Terra Grapplers are far better if you went with a Nitto tire. People can do what they want obviously but I work in the tire industry and the Ridge Grapplers are all about looks and actual "off road" mud performance. I've heard far too many times about crap they are when you need them the most.

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3 minutes ago, CamGTP said:

Do not get Ridge Grapplers when we deal with snow and ice here. The Terra Grapplers are far better if you went with a Nitto tire. People can do what they want obviously but I work in the tire industry and the Ridge Grapplers are all about looks and actual "off road" mud performance. I've heard far too many times about crap they are when you need them the most.

If you are in the tire industry, what have you heard around the new BFG Trail Terrain?  Not as aggressive as the TA KO2, Three-Peak snow rated, and also a cross between highway and Off-Road. I haven't seen them yet, but they look like a solid option for Minnesota driving.

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CamGTP Senior Enthusiast

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They are a good tire for all around use. BFG made this tire to in a way replace the Rugged Terrian and Rugged Trail tires that was sold mainly through Walmart and that was one of their most popular tires they had. The tread pattern kinda looks like both of those older tires with some new design mixed in.

 

We've received probably a few thousand and sold just about as many to places in the 4-5 months they have been on the market. If people get 50,000 miles from them I think you are doing just fine. They rate them at 60,000 miles but there are so many variables that can make a tire wear faster or slower.

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D_Spin Enthusiast

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I'd also recommend going to a 285/45/22. I had them on the 2015 I just traded in. I went with the Continental Terrain Contact A/T. Absolutely love that tired. It was quiet on the highway, did great in the snow, dirt roads, grass etc. 

 

Definitely get the XL rated tire. The Car tires in that size aren't even rated to carry the capacity of the truck. Don't confuse XL capacity with load range E tires. The XL tire is more along the lines of a standard truck tire in capacity, stiffness, and ride quality. Most XL tires top out at 40psi, not the 80 that a load E tire goes to. 

clowe1243 Enthusiast

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Running Nitto 37s on the factory 22's, but that's also with a lift.  But I'm sure that isn't what your looking for.

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Shawn O'Leary Enthusiast

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On 2/14/2022 at 2:56 PM, TylerRST said:

Hey ya'll

I just put an order in a few weeks ago for a refresh High Country with factory 22s, GMs new 22 inch package size is 275-50-22 and all I can find in a standard load tire is highway all seasons. What is everyone doing with 22 inch wheels as far as tire size in all terrains? I would like to stay away from 10 ply load e tires, as I don't tow heavy often and don't want to sacrifice ride quality. I live in Minnesota with snow and ice and also venture off road when using the snowmobiles and side by side and I'm not feeling confident with the O.E Bridgestone Dueler A/S 2. Insight and pictures appreciated. Thank You.

 

I found a set of winter tires that match the factory size for 22 inch wheels. Mounted them to a set of suburban take off wheels. Toyo Observe G3 Ice. I've run them three winters now and they work much better than the stock tires (I also toss a few sandbags over the rear axle when I know bad weather is inbound). They can be studded as well; sadly I can't do that in Illinois (I miss having studded tires from my days in Maine). 

 

Edit: This appears to be another stock size option for you as well: https://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Continental/IceContact+XTRM/03477130000?vehicleid=185582spacer.pngspacer.png

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