HELP! I Need to decide my tire size quick....

[DroppedKamelion]

Alright im filling out the form for my 22 inch dayton spinners, but i need to know what size tire to get...The option with tires is some 285-45-22 Nitto Tires. Will these fit? Will i be able to hit potholes (cant avoid em all) or stuff like that and not have to worry bout my wires getting bent? Or if i accedently go on a curb or something will they get bent or the tire popped?

 

[Hartman]

Those tires are too big. You have to run a 285/30/R22 in order for them to fit. Even then you might have rubbing issues.

As for potholes, you better do everything in your power to avoid them. You're fitting 22 inch wheels with 30 series tires on a mid-size SUV, remember that.

 

[Robb]

That tire is the equivalent of a 32x11. Too Big!

 

[Hokie]

Originally posted by Robb
That tire is the equivalent of a 32x11. Too Big!

32x11? you'd have to do a TT and shackles to fit em

 

[Hartman]

More than just TT/shackles.

 

[IAmTodd]

Ah Hell, Just go for the equivalent of a 35 inch tire!!

 

[stretch]

Originally posted by DroppedKamelion
Or if i accedently go on a curb or something will they get bent or the tire popped?

If you accidentally hit a curb there's a good chance you'll damage the stock rim with 235/75-15 size tires. I would hate to see what would happen to a set of 22's.

 

[IAmTodd]

Thats whats nice about my BFGs, they got a rum gaurd. But you still chew up the white letters. I know from experience

 

[stretch]

Originally posted by IAmTodd
But you still chew up the white letters. I know from experience

Me too, not in my X (I would hate to hit a curb with my 18s'), but with my full size Chevy van, in all of it's wanna-be off road glory (I got stuck on a wet grassy slope )with the 3.08 open differential. I don't treat it gentle. Hey, it's a work truck.

 

[DroppedKamelion]

hmmm maybe ill jack it up and get some tires, like them ATLiens b doin they Impalas.

 

[james t]

Hartman is correct, you HAVE to run a 285/30/22. a 285/45/22 would barely fit if you lifted it.

 

[Hartman]

Originally posted by DroppedKamelion
hmmm maybe ill jack it up and get some tires, like them ATLiens b doin they Impalas.

Spare us with the ghetto crap, seriously it's getting irritating.

 

[jssong]

how about a 265/35/22. i saw a x5 today at a car show iwth that.. it might have been a 265/30/22. but not positive. either way that might tuck in better