275/50/22 on fancy rims (2024 Silverado 1500)

[TDF89]

I recently purchased a 2024 Silverado 1500 which came with 275/50/22 on fancy rims.  They look great.   The dealership would not negotiate for a less fancy tire and rim set claiming it would mess up the system configuration. I’m pulling a 24 ft travel trailer and fear that these tires with small sidewalls won’t hold up.  I would like to sell my rims and tires and purchase new 20” rims instead and get larger tires that will make up for the smaller rims.  Anyone have any insight into this or recommendations?

[newdude]

11 minutes ago, TDF89 said:

I recently purchased a 2024 Silverado 1500 which came with 275/50/22 on fancy rims.  They look great.   The dealership would not negotiate for a less fancy tire and rim set claiming it would mess up the system configuration. I’m pulling a 24 ft travel trailer and fear that these tires with small sidewalls won’t hold up.  I would like to sell my rims and tires and purchase new 20” rims instead and get larger tires that will make up for the smaller rims.  Anyone have any insight into this or recommendations?

 

 

Find some takeoffs.  Usually the cheapest route to get OEM wheels with tires.  To keep your speedo happy the factory 20"s use the same diameter tire of 33".  P275/50R22 vs P275/60R20.  Marketplace, craigslist, gm truck facebook groups, etc.  

 

As for your tires "holding up", why wouldn't they?  The entire weight of your camper isn't on the tires.  At the door rated PSI the tire on there has a load index of 111, which is 2401lbs.  The stock 20s use a 115 load index, which is 2679lbs, so 278lbs per tire.  Its not like the 22s are on some stretched tires or lower profile to really be concerned.  

[bruceb58]

You should probably post in the 1/2 ton forum. This is the heavy duty forum.

[Pryme]

22” wheel factory on a pickup lol.  I remember 20-25 years ago when 20”s on a suv was a gangster type thing to do. I personally don’t like this giant wheel crazy especially on pickups. Without a meaty sidewall it just looks strange to me. Just one man’s opinion though. 
 

All these midsized SUVs with like 20+ inch wheels look horrible too imo

[rjgvt]

2 hours ago, Pryme said:

22” wheel factory on a pickup lol.  I remember 20-25 years ago when 20”s on a suv was a gangster type thing to do. I personally don’t like this giant wheel crazy especially on pickups. Without a meaty sidewall it just looks strange to me. Just one man’s opinion though. 
 

All these midsized SUVs with like 20+ inch wheels look horrible too imo

 

@Pryme

 

I don't think that my truck looks gangster with the OEM 20" wheels. I think there was an 18" option but then I couldn't get the BFG KO3's for summer tires. My GF's last two GMC Acadia Denali's came with 20" wheels and I think they look ok.

 

 

[dal1980]

I think alot of what drives bigger wheels is bigger brakes.  If you look at the rotor diameter on most new vehicles a 16" wheel wouldn't clear the rotor or caliper.

[newdude]

13 minutes ago, dal1980 said:

I think alot of what drives bigger wheels is bigger brakes.  If you look at the rotor diameter on most new vehicles a 16" wheel wouldn't clear the rotor or caliper.

 

 

To a point.  17" is the smallest they use on the trucks now.  Anything larger on the 1500s is for looks/aesthetics and customer appeal, but on the HDs, the 18 and 20 inch wheel/tire packages allow these trucks to reach their highest possible payloads/towing as the tires they can run have a much higher load index than the 17".  

[Another JR]

If staying on the pavement there are lots of 20 inch tire options that are suitable for towing. If you are using the truck off road sometimes more sidewall depth is usually desirable, and 18s or even 17s may be a better selection.