What is the best 22 inch tire??

[chip]

45s? Really?? I had 45 series Falkens and I hated them. The belts seperated in 4 of the 5 tires, causing them to deform while driving. They looked okay, but the 40s look 100xs better IMO. All that really matters is that you're happy though.

 

[06xl]

I hear u but IMO the ride is much smoother in the 45 then the 40 series tire

 

[chip]

You don't like the ride on the 40s? I think I might like the 40 ride better, but I know what you're sayin'. The 45s will let you jump curbs faster than the 40s. That's a +

 

[06xl]

Yeah I think the ride is smoother plus it's a family car only driven when the whole family is going out so I wanted something with some meat on it (comfort) plus plus the wife drives it sometimes an just drives without a pothole in mind if you know what I mean lol

 

[soulsea]

My apologies to the OP for temporarily appropriating his thread for personal inquiry ... but I didn't think my question merited yet another thread.

Does anyone know the difference, and which tire is preferable:

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza, P285/45R22
or
Goodyear Fortera SL 285/45R22

There's about a $40 difference per tire and they're both recommended for oem 22s.

Thanks.

PS. They also recommend these: Bridgestone DUELER A/T RH-S P285/45R22, but I gather these are m0ar for off road use.

 

[felixgun]

I hear u but IMO the ride is much smoother in the 45 then the 40 series tire

This is a fact. More sidewall = more cushion. My 35 sidewall is a little too low for me. That's why I want to go to 22s... More sidewall.

 

[chip]

Yeah I think the ride is smoother plus it's a family car only driven when the whole family is going out so I wanted something with some meat on it (comfort) plus plus the wife drives it sometimes an just drives without a pothole in mind if you know what I mean lol

Hahaha. I know exactly what you mean! Just be aware that the 45s WILL throw your speedo off. I got clocked at 69 when I believe the speedo said something like 60ish. Not 100% sure on the exact amount it's off, but it will be off none the less.

My apologies to the OP for temporarily appropriating his thread for personal inquiry ... but I didn't think my question merited yet another thread.

Does anyone know the difference, and which tire is preferable:

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza, P285/45R22
or
Goodyear Fortera SL 285/45R22

There's about a $40 difference per tire and they're both recommended for oem 22s.

Thanks.

PS. They also recommend these: Bridgestone DUELER A/T RH-S P285/45R22, but I gather these are m0ar for off road use.

Spec them both out. If the ratings are comparable, buy the cheaper one. No difference.

This is a fact. More sidewall = more cushion. My 35 sidewall is a little too low for me. That's why I want to go to 22s... More sidewall.

+1 I love the 40 ride. Perfect height IMO. I'd still rock 6's though.

 

[06xl]

Yeah my speedo is off maybe 5mph but it's cool