Do 22's suck?

[houlster]

Just got a 2018 Max Limited w/ 22's. Nothing against them really, but I've never cared for really low profile tires. Now, I'm moving from AZ to CO and I'm thinking I'm gonna need new AT / winter type tires. Not sure if I want to just do tires, or find a set of 18" or 20" wheels for this. Keep the original set for summer or sell, not really sure.

I've got an '01 with big, squishy tires already so not really looking at lift and big tires on the Max yet. Keeping it as the main family / road vehicle, but will be doing extensive exploring, camping, hiking, dirt, snow & forest roads type driving. The 22's seem ok now, but just wondering if I would end up much preferring the sidewall of 18 or 20's for the off-pavement stuff.

 

[tommyddsr]

You can look pretty (22's) or go off road (18's). Only you can decide. I'd chose the 18's with Michelins myself.

 

[mr_dave]

I recently swapped the stock 20in for 18in wheels with LT tires. I think it looks and rides much better now.

 

[MattG]

I have 23s on my Limited and 22s with dedicated winter tires.
My Lariat also has 22s with A/Ts.

Much prefer larger diameter wheels!

 

[Team_Z]

I have 23s on my Limited and 22s with dedicated winter tires.
My Lariat also has 22s with A/Ts.

Much prefer larger diameter wheels!

Let’s get some pictures of both

 

[Fozzy]

I took the 22's off and went with 20's and 35" tires thinking it would be good compromise since I take mine off road all the time. Big mistake, you can still curb a 20 on 35's (wife). I wish I would have went 18's especially if you are not wanting a bigger tire. I also made the mistake of too much offset. I get tons of compliments on my wheels and "poke". But on gravel roads the rocks get kicked up into the wheels and chip the crap out of them and my paint. Sometimes looking cool is not worth it.

 

[houlster]

What's too much offset? I'll probably stick to a 33 - 34 inch tire, or max that'll fit without a lift.

 

[Rob6805]

There are lots of options for 22" A/T tires. 285/45R22 is the stock size. Firestone Destination AT2 is a good one. So are the Continental Terrain Contact AT's.

 

[bill_b]

I love the look of my 22s but that's about it... I run 20" f150 rims and 275/55s in the winter, noticeable MPG, ride quality, and power difference.
My next expedition will be on 18" rims lol.

 

[bring_em_on]

I hit one pothole at highway speeds with 22's. Never owning another set of them again. My '21 has 20's and I'm happy with those.

 

[Gumby]

I really like the look of large wheels. I also have a dedicated set of 18 inch steelies for winter. The 22's are heavier (obv) than the 18s so fuel mileage takes a brief nose dive around town. On the highway its better.

 

[bill_b]

I've always felt 20" wheels are a nice middle ground as long as you're running like a 31"+ tall tire.

 

[Saltwater Soul]

I get out in the soft sand all the time and I hate how the 22's load up. My wheels are all out of balance until I can get to a water hose and wash all the sand out.

 

[Jamaican Cruiser]

I do mostly highway driving and I was fine with the 22's on my '19 Platinum until I drove my brother's that he went to 18's on. The difference was not subtle in terms of ride comfort and if you have the right tires the reduction in road noise. I am pretty much all on going to a smaller wheel, just have not decided if I am going all the way to 18s, or to 20s. This is a no-brainer.

 

[CecilTheMagician]

There are lots of options for 22" A/T tires. 285/45R22 is the stock size. Firestone Destination AT2 is a good one. So are the Continental Terrain Contact AT's.

I had the Terrain Contacts on my Yukon in 285/45r22 and loved them

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[Anerbe]

To quote a modern scholar, "I can't lose with 22's"

 

[Rob6805]

I had the Terrain Contacts on my Yukon in 285/45r22 and loved them

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I want to get the Conti's right now for our 21 but the wife is saying to wait till the factory Pirelli's wear out. I think she'll change her mind this winter..

 

[shinysideup2]

You can get a set of Ford Raptor wheels for about $400 (+/-) to use as your off-road wheels. Many of them look pretty good too.
I have stock 20's and Raptor 17's for off-roading after I cracked a set of aftermarket 20's while stupidly off-roading with them.

 

[Augster]

I didn't have problems running 22's in the middle of winter and slick roads (other than slipping that all non-chained/non-snow tires suffered from), and the corrosion of the aluminum valve stem caps that stuck them onto the valve stems that they stems had to be destroyed to remove it all...

 

[techdude99]

The 22's are good for highway driving and cornering. They're not good over rough roads or off roading with the CCD suspension. I'll probably get some 18's if I decide to keep the truck for a few more years. If I never went off roading or lived somewhere with good roads I would stick with the 22's. Hellwig sway bars will help out a lot regardless of the wheel and tire combination.