Looking for Recommendations for Wheels

[selectsplat]

Finally have my production date for my '22 High Country, and am hoping to get my vehicle in the next 2 months.

I don't really like any of the stock wheels, so I went with standard ones, and want to upgrade right away.

I understand that the wheels are 22x9 with an offset of +25 (or is it -?). I like the look of the Laxani wheels out there, and some of them look like they would fit. However, I really want the truck to have a slightly wider stance, and woud like the wheels to "stick out" about an inch or so from the wheel well. those pictured below look fantastic, but have a +32" offset. I'm not seeing any wheels like out there that I like with an offset like +12 or so that I think would do the trick. I've heard that hub centric spacers might do the trick, but might not be good for the vehicle.

Thoughts or recommendations?

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[sanman28]

I vote factory wheels.....some very nice accessory options. Something about keeping factory GM wheels just appeals to me now.

 

[selectsplat]

I vote factory wheels.....some very nice accessory options. Something about keeping factory GM wheels just appeals to me now.

I wish I liked them more. I’m definitely going after market.

 

[olyelr]

As far as recommendations go…you are obviously the only one who can choose your wheel. What i like, you might not like…and vise versa. Joe Blow’s opinion on a good looking wheel really shouldnt mean diddly squat to you. I mean, my opinion is any of the factory wheel offerings look much better than the one posted above.

My recommendation is to narrow down what the perfect offset is for your liking, then search for wheels which are within that range. While spacers are an option, i would try my damndest to not use them (i mean, you are buying new wheels…get the stance you want without using spacers).

 

[sanman28]

Everything is made in China, even OEM….

 

[sanman28]

Double. Oops

 

[selectsplat]

I should be more specific. What offset would get me about an inch wider stance with roughly the same tire? And does anyone know of any afrermarket wheels similar to Alexa I or Fuel that have the right lug config with the recommended offset?

 

[olyelr]

It boils down to figuring out the oem width/offset and doing the math to push it out whatever you want. They have apparently changed slightly from the ‘20 and back models.

Here is a 22x10 with -19 offset…

2022 Chevrolet Tahoe with 22x10 -19 TIS 554BM and 33/12.5R22 Nitto Ridge Grappler and Stock | Custom Offsets

Check out this 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD running TIS 554BM 22x10 -19 wheels and Nitto Ridge Grappler 12.5x33 tires with an OEM Stock Suspension.

www.customwheeloffset.com

 

[olyelr]

With a little searching the oem 22’s seem to be 9” wide with roughly a +28 offset. If thats the case, and you keep a 9” wide wheel, you will want more like a 0 offset to push it out an inch or so.

 

[R32driver]

no help here, most aftermarket wheels are ugly IMO. Aftermarket wheels are a great way to make a classy looking vehicle look blah. Quite hard to pull it off and actually improve the looks

 

[olyelr]

no help here, most aftermarket wheels are ugly IMO. Aftermarket wheels are a great way to make a classy looking vehicle look blah. Quite hard to pull it off and actually improve the looks

Agree. But i feel like we are the minority. Seems most would much prefer aftermarket wheels on their ride.

 

[R32driver]

Agree. But i feel like we are the minority. Seems most would much prefer aftermarket wheels on their ride.

This is true. Lots of folks want to stand out, I much prefer to blend in with the crowd. Less is more

 

[sanman28]

no help here, most aftermarket wheels are ugly IMO. Aftermarket wheels are a great way to make a classy looking vehicle look blah. Quite hard to pull it off and actually improve the looks

They look cheap

 

[PsyZek]

Do your best to not add weight. Going heavier than the stock wheels is no good.

 

[DenaliCountry]

Everything is made in China, even OEM….

Aren't stock wheels forged, which is what drives the price VS cast aluminum which is how most aftermarket wheels are made? I personally would be looking for a forged option. Every aftermarket wheel I have had almost always falls out of balance over time and never true up like a stock forged wheel.

 

[sanman28]

Aren't stock wheels forged, which is what drives the price VS cast aluminum which is how most aftermarket wheels are made? I personally would be looking for a forged option. Every aftermarket wheel I have had almost always falls out of balance over time and never true up like a stock forged wheel.

For sure. It’s a more expensive manufacturing process. I have OEM/GM accessory wheels I know are made in china though. Is what it is.

 

[PsyZek]

Highly unlikely that the stock wheels are forged on these.

Forged wheels are much more expensive and usually only found on higher-end performance cars or when an OEM sources from BBS or the like.

Most OEM wheels are cast.

The best bet for consumers is to try to look for a wheel with a forged barrel and cast face, sometimes called Flow Formed.

A forged 18" wheel (like in my profile photo) weighs 18lbs and for a car range from $800-1000 each - for an SUV even more.

I bought a set of 18x9 RPT1s for my 22 Yukon, they are flow formed. Enkei calls their Flow Formed manufacturing process Most Advanced Technology (M.A.T) and they were about $500'ish each and weigh 23lbs (2105 load rating). Mounted on a 275/70/18 Michelin Defender LTX MS each wheel weighs 75lbs versus the 20" factory wheels/tires for an SLT coming in at 81.4lbs. Most of this weight is tires (52lb each).

Look up the effects of unsprung weight on vehicle dynamics, saving 6.5 lbs a corner is nice, even for a heavy SUV. Doing the opposite is a no bueno. Combined with a low rolling resistance tire I expect to pick up a couple of MPG overall.

I'm going to do a thread on everything I've done with the truck once it's done.

 

[PsyZek]

no help here, most aftermarket wheels are ugly IMO. Aftermarket wheels are a great way to make a classy looking vehicle look blah. Quite hard to pull it off and actually improve the looks

I'm hoping to prove you wrong, my friend! (at least for mine).

 

[CMoore711]

Aren't stock wheels forged, which is what drives the price VS cast aluminum which is how most aftermarket wheels are made? I personally would be looking for a forged option. Every aftermarket wheel I have had almost always falls out of balance over time and never true up like a stock forged wheel.

Stock GM wheels are for sure not forged. As others have mentioned even GM OEM wheels are cast in China. In previous generations or model years there was time when they were cast in USA, but that manufacturing process has really become few and far between inside the states and has moved off-shore for even GM OEM wheels.

GM just drives up the price because their OEM wheels are still stamped "GM" on the back side of the spokes. Even the wheel manufacturers that are offering factory or OEM replica wheels; Most are cast in China

Most of the aftermarket wheel offerings from companies like DUB, Fuel, Niche, KMC, Status, etc. are all going to be cast in China and are arguably no better/different of quality construction and finish than OEM wheels to be honest.

A 22" x 9"/9.5" cast wheel whether it's from GM or some of the other aftermarket companies above is going to weigh 45 lbs. +/- with no tire.

There are a few wheel manufactures that offer a flow form forged wheel or "hybrid forged" wheel that combines the process of cast with some forged wheel barrels for a slightly stronger and lighter wheel than 100% cast construction. Of course these wheels are more expensive also.

There are companies that offer forged aluminum wheels for our trucks; They are significantly more expensive than a equivalent cast aluminum wheel. But also significantly lighter weight and stronger.

How much lighter? I have forged monoblock wheels from Rennen (in my profile pic) that are 24" x 10" and they weigh 36 lbs. per rim with no tire. That's almost 10 lbs. lighter than a 22" cast aluminum wheel and it's a larger wheel.

 

[DWSmoot]

You can always think about going the replica wheel route. Maybe I’m lucky, but have had them in 3 vehicles with no issue. Balanced out great. 1/2 the price of OEM. These are 22x9 +24 offset. With a 285/55 they sit flush with the fender well.