22" Wheel Ride Quality?

mafd2 · October 14, 2014

Actually with no weight in the back I find the 33 psi wears more evenly

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Ok I may give it a try. Thanks

Isriam · October 14, 2014

You're the one complaining about harsh ride quality and inflating your tires to 40 psi. Personally, I think 35 is to high. Usually end up running about 33 or so unless I'm hauling something

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This is just stupid. The OP asked the difference between 20's and 22's in ride quality. I explained that with the exact same PSI you will notice a difference because of the lower sidewall. No where did I complain about my ride, I just stated facts. I don't care how it rides, the 22's look better, which is why i paid for them.

BringTheRain403 · October 14, 2014

I noticed no discernable difference between the truck I test drove with the 20's and my truck with the 22's. As previously stated this is the best/southwest riding vehicle I've ever owned. I personally think it rides better than my buddy's BMW 525. Also, I could make a case for the tires that come stock on the 22's being a much much better tire than the ones on the 20's.

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TxTruckMan · October 15, 2014

lol i directly replaced factory denali 20's and 285/55's at 40psi with factory ses 285/45 at 40psi and can for sure tell a ride difference. i dont care what you think or say, lower profile tires are not going to ride as smooth as big sidewalls.

Why are you at 40 psi? Go down to the recommended 32 and you should feel an improvement. I run 32 in front and 30 in back. We have 22" wheels with the Alenzas on my wife's Yukon and there will be a slight increase in ride harshness, but it shouldn't be dramatic. The biggest contributor to your ride is probably the weight of the wheel.

Isriam · October 16, 2014

Why are you at 40 psi? Go down to the recommended 32 and you should feel an improvement. I run 32 in front and 30 in back. We have 22" wheels with the Alenzas on my wife's Yukon and there will be a slight increase in ride harshness, but it shouldn't be dramatic. The biggest contributor to your ride is probably the weight of the wheel.

i left them at 40psi because that is what the dealer set them on brand new (20's) and replacement (22's) and i wanted to know exactly how both felt. i didn't come here to give my entire tire air history but i guess thats required.

i let them drive down to 28psi cold because i wanted to see if they ever do soften up to feel anywhere near the 20's. at 32psi and lower they felt a lot quieter and smoother, but never as good as the 20's on 35psi (the lowest i ever got the 20's).

i hope that helps clear up why i run 36/37psi so i am not out filling up my tires every time it dips to 50 degrees at night and 95 during the day.

BringTheRain403 · October 18, 2014

i left them at 40psi because that is what the dealer set them on brand new (20's) and replacement (22's) and i wanted to know exactly how both felt. i didn't come here to give my entire tire air history but i guess thats required.

i let them drive down to 28psi cold because i wanted to see if they ever do soften up to feel anywhere near the 20's. at 32psi and lower they felt a lot quieter and smoother, but never as good as the 20's on 35psi (the lowest i ever got the 20's).

i hope that helps clear up why i run 36/37psi so i am not out filling up my tires every time it dips to 50 degrees at night and 95 during the day.

Have fun wearing the centers out on your tires.

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blackout07 · October 18, 2014

There are some genetically advanced arses in here. Mine apparently isn't that sensitive. I've noticed no discernible difference between 20s and 22s and 35-40 psi for that matter, and I've run both throughout the years. But you certainly won't wear out your centers running 37 psi.

Trwtow · October 21, 2014

anyone runnin 22in replica wheels??

I drove a truck with 22s couldn't tell enough difference to matter between the 20s I have on my truck now

blackout07 · October 21, 2014

anyone runnin 22in replica wheels??

I drove a truck with 22s couldn't tell enough difference to matter between the 20s I have on my truck now

I ordered a set of 22" escalade reps for my wife's Tahoe. They will be in tonight. FWIW, the guy from discount tire direct specifically told me to run 37psi.

BringTheRain403 · October 21, 2014

He's off his rocker...

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Rcmlndz · October 21, 2014

I tried both. 22" ride better in my opinion. I ended with 22"

WhiteDiamond210 · October 22, 2014

I ordered a set of 22" escalade reps for my wife's Tahoe. They will be in tonight. FWIW, the guy from discount tire direct specifically told me to run 37psi.

Where did you buy the wheels from? Thanks

blackout07 · October 22, 2014

Where did you buy the wheels from? Thanks

Discount tire direct.

He's off his rocker...

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Yeah. Because 37 psi is insanely high. :eyeroll:

Just hit Toyo's web page and they recommend 37 psi for their 285/45/22s just for reference.

Isriam · October 22, 2014

that brings up a point i didn't think about. i had goodyear eagle's on my 20's, and bridgestone dueler's on my 22's. i didn't want the bridgestones but was told they are a "better" tire. I read that a lot on the forums also, but I'm not sure after feeling the difference in ride comfort.

and it's not just me, my wife and father in law both noticed. so i'm not totally crazy. i kinda wish i had gone with michelin or goodyears again because my truck is 100% mini van soccer mom ride.

BringTheRain403 · October 22, 2014

You have to remember that these companies are also in the business of selling tires. Higher air pressure will wear the centers out faster and cause you to have to buy tires faster. Read the tread wear patterns and adjust the tire pressure on your own based on the way you drive and the loads you carry in your vehicle. As previously mentioned I am very happy with how the tread wears on my truck with 33 psi on the tires. They wear even all the way across and no cupping. Just saying...

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