Largest tire on stock 2022 Tahoe LT?

[Zmfrancik]

I’m looking to upgrade tires on my 2022 LT. I have OEM 22” wheels. I’ve seen someone ran a 305/45r22 on a Denali with no issues. I’m wondering if there is any difference between ride height or wheel well capacity on a Denali though. I’ve seen others post they got away with a 285/50r22, but conflicting information saying they had to trim fender liners unless you add a level kit. I don’t want to go the lift/leveling route as I’ve lifted pretty much every car I’ve ever owned and it usually results in suspension noises or a worsened ride quality. Apologies if the answer is out there and I’m not seeing it, but couldn’t find any examples other than Z71 stuff. Really just doing it for looks and a more aggressive tread pattern. View attachment 391700

 

[Juanillo2023HC]

Z,

I ran a 285 50 22 with the factory wheel no issues what so ever.

I’m currently running a 295 50 22 with 20 off set, it has the air suspension and when in the lowered position and hard turn it does have a very slight rub, I mean every once in while depending on incline.

Wheel is 9.5 “

Both tires were NITTO RIDGE GRAPPLERS

2022 Tahoe had the factory wheels, 2023 Tahoe the non factory wheels.

Hope that helps,

 

[Zmfrancik]

Z,

I ran a 285 50 22 with the factory wheel no issues what so ever.

I’m currently running a 295 50 22 with 20 off set, it has the air suspension and when in the lowered position and hard turn it does have a very slight rub, I mean every once in while depending on incline.

Wheel is 9.5 “

Both tires were NITTO RIDGE GRAPPLERS

2022 Tahoe had the factory wheels, 2023 Tahoe the non factory wheels.

Hope that helps,

This is very helpful. How was the ride quality with the E rates tire?

 

[Juanillo2023HC]

This is very helpful. How was the ride quality with the E rates tire?

She rides smoooooth, runinng about 36 psi. Very happy with the ride, no road noise either with the Nitto Ridge Grapplers.

 

[Polo08816]

Are any of those same size tires able to fit in the factory spare tire location?

 

[Zmfrancik]

Z,

I ran a 285 50 22 with the factory wheel no issues what so ever.

I’m currently running a 295 50 22 with 20 off set, it has the air suspension and when in the lowered position and hard turn it does have a very slight rub, I mean every once in while depending on incline.

Wheel is 9.5 “

Both tires were NITTO RIDGE GRAPPLERS

2022 Tahoe had the factory wheels, 2023 Tahoe the non factory wheels.

Hope that helps,

I’m wondering if I could get away with the 295s that you have in stock suspension and stock wheels. I don’t have air ride so maybe the high country sits a bit higher. The stock wheels being narrower and a little less offset should give me extra clearance though. What do you think?

 

[Juanillo2023HC]

I’m thinking you could because it doesn’t drop down any lower than stock height. Also that the stock wheels are narrower.

Discount should be able to test fit one for you.

The 285 will definitely work, I had zero issues.

 

[Zmfrancik]

I’m thinking you could because it doesn’t drop down any lower than stock height. Also that the stock wheels are narrower.

Discount should be able to test fit one for you.

The 285 will definitely work, I had zero issues.

Alright cool, I’m assuming the normal ride height for your high country is the same as my LT. So if you don’t rub at normal height, I should be safe. I found a set of AT tires made by a company called AMP based out of Canada that seem highly rated and they are slightly smaller than the Ridge Grapplers. Based on the quick measurements I took and your input, they should clear without needed to make any modifications. Appreciate your help.

 

[enicole850]

Did this work ? I have a 22 RST duramax and I’m wanting to order tires today . Did you have any issues with the rub at 285?

 

[olyelr]

Did this work ? I have a 22 RST duramax and I’m wanting to order tires today . Did you have any issues with the rub at 285?

Depends what aspect ratio you got with 285’s. The width isnt the issue. 305/45’s fit with no rubbing…but some of the 285’s get quite tall.

 

[CharlesC]

Depends what aspect ratio you got with 285’s. The width isnt the issue. 305/45’s fit with no rubbing…but some of the 285’s get quite tall.

What wheel and offset with 305/45? Looking at 9.5 wide in +20 and concerned about the setup rubbing.

 

[Redwings1]

What wheel and offset with 305/45? Looking at 9.5 wide in +20 and concerned about the setup rubbing.

I have standard 22" with 305/45 truck is lowered 2" in front and 3" in back absolutly no rubbing

 

[olyelr]

What wheel and offset with 305/45? Looking at 9.5 wide in +20 and concerned about the setup rubbing.

Factory wheels. Not sure on the specs.

 

[saucecsf]

Z,

I ran a 285 50 22 with the factory wheel no issues what so ever.

I’m currently running a 295 50 22 with 20 off set, it has the air suspension and when in the lowered position and hard turn it does have a very slight rub, I mean every once in while depending on incline.

Wheel is 9.5 “

Both tires were NITTO RIDGE GRAPPLERS

2022 Tahoe had the factory wheels, 2023 Tahoe the non factory wheels.

Hope that helps,

Hi Juan, your 295/50 R 22's are 33.66 overall diameter and 12.17 wide...wheel is at 9.5"...for the offset at 20...is this a positive offset or negative? Also did you have to trim the front and rear fender liner and remove the metal bumper bracket for this to fit with no rub? Or are you saying there was only a slight rub at full turn with zero triming done? Curious what the tallest size off road type tire could fit with a 22" rim too!

 

[olyelr]

Hi Juan, your 295/50 R 22's are 33.66 overall diameter and 12.17 wide...wheel is at 9.5"...for the offset at 20...is this a positive offset or negative? Also did you have to trim the front and rear fender liner and remove the metal bumper bracket for this to fit with no rub? Or are you saying there was only a slight rub at full turn with zero triming done? Curious what the tallest size off road type tire could fit with a 22" rim too!

…again, the rim diameter has nothing to do with the equation as far as overall diameter fitment goes.

 

[saucecsf]

…again, the rim diameter has nothing to do with the equation as far as overall diameter fitment goes.

Maybe not directly but the tire sizes you would have gotten in a 20" wheel are not available in the same size in a 22" rim Fot example I'm only interested in toyo and nitto tires and what they have in a 34.33 and 34.5 in 20" rim is not available in a 22" wheel...the actual tire, overall sizes are smaller. Also the wheel offset matters whether it will fit correct? I've got my eyes on some vossen two tone wheels that are 9.5" wide but not sure if they would fit the car in a 295/50R22 without any lift.

 

[olyelr]

Maybe not directly but the tire sizes you would have gotten in a 20" wheel are not available in the same size in a 22" rim Fot example I'm only interested in toyo and nitto tires and what they have in a 34.33 and 34.5 in 20" rim is not available in a 22" wheel...the actual tire, overall sizes are smaller. Also the wheel offset matters whether it will fit correct? I've got my eyes on some vossen two tone wheels that are 9.5" wide but not sure if they would fit the car in a 295/50R22 without any lift.

They have some sizes that are very close, like the 285/55 and the 295/55

 

[saucecsf]

They have some sizes that are very close, like the 285/55 and the 295/55

View attachment 416641

Oh not sure which toyo one you listed but I'm looking at the open country MT's and those start at 295/55R 22 and are exactly 35" in diameter and 12.2" wide..so these won't fit without a lift.

 

[olyelr]

Oh not sure which toyo one you listed but I'm looking at the open country MT's and those start at 295/55R 22 and are exactly 35" in diameter and 12.2" wide..so these won't fit without a lift.

Ahh, those were the recon grapplers. If you want an mt, Nittos mt has a 285/55 at 34.5x12. But any tire that size your looking at will require some type of small lift and trimming most likely.

 

[StormTrooprSubZ71]

She rides smoooooth, runinng about 36 psi. Very happy with the ride, no road noise either with the Nitto Ridge Grapplers.View attachment 391858

Truck looks awesome. Whats the story with the 4 crossbars on the roof ? I was think of doing the same on mine to sort of create a platform like a overland rack.