Anyone running 305s on OEM 22s

[Slow5.0]

Does anyone running 305/40-22 on OEM 9" wheels. I have opt SEY wheels and would like get more protection from curvee since my wife drive it sometime. Plus looks nicer with wide tires. So will they rub. Here is how looks now
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[Jorge1313]

Does anyone running 305/40-22 on OEM 9" wheels. I have opt SEY wheels and would like get more protection from curvee since my wife drive it sometime. Plus looks nicer with wide tires. So will they rub. Here is how looks nowView attachment 222113
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You got a Bad ass suv it very nice looking . Explain the 305 look on tire I’m new to this what is 305:I also have 22

 

[BADRIDES]

I like the 285

 

[Pharaoh]

Looks good. I went with 305s on my '05, but mainly due to the size match to the OEM wheels. I like that I get a bit of curb protection, but in all honesty, I'll probably go with 285 if I replace them as the 305s seem a bit wide for a 9" wheel.

 

[CMoore711]

Sure you’ll notice a bit more sidewall bulge putting the 305/40R22 on your stock 9” wide wheels. Which may give you that extra “rim protection” from curbs you’re looking for. But more importantly IMO, is the 305/40R22 is an overall shorter tire than stock, by about 1/2”+. Which now means curbs pot holes and such that are not as tall will still pose a threat to damaging your wheels. Because now your rim is closer to the ground with the shorter tire and shorter sidewall height. Follow me?

1/2” doesn’t sound like much, but you’ll be able to notice it. It’s going to exaggerate your wheel well fender gap at stock height, and reduce your sidewall height which may make it ride a little rougher.

For what your trying to accomplish going to a 305/45R22 would be better. Wider and taller. However, there are trade-offs with that size too. With a taller sidewall you may feel the steering and handling response become sloppy or a bit “delayed”, maybe a bit more body lean in corners, etc.

 

[Slow5.0]

I had 305/40-22 on 9.5" wheel on 07 Tahoe and wasnt that bad.
Diameter of 285/45-22 is 32.1
305/40-22 31.6
305/45-22 32.8

Dont care much on low profile but on bugled sidewal. If was on Mustang that have Drag radial i wouldnt mind but this wasnt traction issue. But Denali like my 07 Tahoe LTZ nelver liked curves so no matter what tire wheel combo i tryed it was all over the place lol. Its SUV not race car

 

[Yukon_]

285/45/R22 is the way to go in my opinion. 305 on my '16 LTZ would have probably rubbed on the wheel well, or control arms.