I've been looking at the replica ltz chrome 20" wheels for my Tahoe and came across 22" wheels wrapped in 305/45/22 tires. I was wondering if anyone with this size of tire has any problem with rubbing at full lock etc. also if anyone has any pics of these wheels on their Tahoe/suburban would be awesome. The specs on the wheels are 9" wide and an offset of 31. So I guess if anyone has pics of 22"s on their ride with the same offset just wondering if they stick out past the fender at all or anything. Thanks for the help
305/45/22 tires on 22" ltz wheels fitment question
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07burb
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They will rub but only at full lock.
07burb
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Just the fender liners and such
MarkD51
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FWIW, A common 20" tire size that seems to be coming on many new production SUVs and Trucks today is 275/55-20. One that comes to mind as an example, is the Toyota Sequoia.
On any of these vehicles that are coming factory stock with these tires, I've never noticed any evidence of rubbing with them.
Mark
On any of these vehicles that are coming factory stock with these tires, I've never noticed any evidence of rubbing with them.
Mark
07burb
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Yep....275/55/20 is stock for GM as well
MarkD51
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As for 305/45-22 fitting and not rubbing, tough to say?
Will probably depend on how your truck sits, the offset of the wheel, which I imagine there's not a hell of a lot of leeway as far as offset goes on these vehicles without problems rearing their head. One is probably only able to play with a few millimeters one way or another.
In a thread I started down in the older Tahoe section of this forum, I myself am currently looking at a set on another person's 2005 Yukon Denali, the wheels are 22x9.5, I gather have a +30mm offset, and Nitto NT420S 305/40-22 Tires are on board.
And I did notice some slight rub on the outer plastic fender trim on their vehicle, not bad, but there none the less.
This has me concerned, even though my '97 Tahoe I believe sits higher than their Denali, height I realize will not be just the only consideration, and thing to worry about that can cause rubbing-contact.
I'm worried about the much wider tire, and of course the offset of the wheel. For sure I don't want the inside of the tire hitting suspension components, or inside of the inner fenderwell, nor do I wish for the outside of the tire to come in contact with the Fender Lip.
Without any lift on my truck, even if under normal conditions I do not get rub, I'm still worried and concerned about entering parking lots, or a possible off road scenario where the suspension goes through full travel.
Without trying such on the front of my truck (doubt the back would ever be a problem), I just honestly don't know at such point with my own vehicle. I surely wouldn't wish to screw my mint truck up just for a "a look".
With a 305/45-22, I suspect these tires will even be a bit taller yet by a few tenths/inch than a 305/40-22.
Not sure if this helps you any?
Mark
Will probably depend on how your truck sits, the offset of the wheel, which I imagine there's not a hell of a lot of leeway as far as offset goes on these vehicles without problems rearing their head. One is probably only able to play with a few millimeters one way or another.
In a thread I started down in the older Tahoe section of this forum, I myself am currently looking at a set on another person's 2005 Yukon Denali, the wheels are 22x9.5, I gather have a +30mm offset, and Nitto NT420S 305/40-22 Tires are on board.
And I did notice some slight rub on the outer plastic fender trim on their vehicle, not bad, but there none the less.
This has me concerned, even though my '97 Tahoe I believe sits higher than their Denali, height I realize will not be just the only consideration, and thing to worry about that can cause rubbing-contact.
I'm worried about the much wider tire, and of course the offset of the wheel. For sure I don't want the inside of the tire hitting suspension components, or inside of the inner fenderwell, nor do I wish for the outside of the tire to come in contact with the Fender Lip.
Without any lift on my truck, even if under normal conditions I do not get rub, I'm still worried and concerned about entering parking lots, or a possible off road scenario where the suspension goes through full travel.
Without trying such on the front of my truck (doubt the back would ever be a problem), I just honestly don't know at such point with my own vehicle. I surely wouldn't wish to screw my mint truck up just for a "a look".
With a 305/45-22, I suspect these tires will even be a bit taller yet by a few tenths/inch than a 305/40-22.
Not sure if this helps you any?
Mark
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07burb
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305/45/22 rub at full lock assuming OEM 22" rim and offset.
