My buddy has slight rubbing occasionally with te stock 22's and 285/45/22 bridgestones on his 07 esco with the ground force kit. Pay attention to which offset and run a narrow tire to ensure less clearance issues
A lot of people use the 285/45-22 tires on their 22 inch wheels. When I go on aftermarket wheel websites it is usually the most commonly suggested tire. However, in my research I have found that 275/45-22 is actually closer to the stock tire outside diameter. There are a number of pros and cons to using 275/45-22s however
Pros: the 275 is a slightly narrower and shorter tire than the 285. Not by
much, but nontheless, a 275 will rub a little less than a 285. Also, tire manufacturers consider the 275/45-22 size a sport truck tire. They more orientated towards handling and dry grip, which may also be considered a con if you wanted more of a true all-season tire. Final pro to the 275 is that size is nearly identical to stock outside diameter and your speedo will be correct.
Cons: the 275 is not a commonly stocked tire and there is generally less selection. Lack of selection, plus the fact that they are more considered a sport tire means, the 275s typically cost a little more than the 285s. Also, sport tires are softer and will wear out faster than all but the grippiest 285s.
As I am installing some Pedders lowering springs into my 07 Z71 Suburban next week, I have already decided that I will be using 275's as I value the pros more than the cons of these tires:thumbsup:
Hope this helps.
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