20"s or 22"s??

[locosol96]

Hello All-

'03 Expy E.B. I have 18"s from an '06 F-150, but want to go bigger. Was thinking about 20"s or 22"s. Any input from folks who have done this?
I'm looking for experienced opinions about the possible drawbacks of either one, and any related input folks have. Thanks!!

 

[Expedition]

22s, drawback braking power and gas mileage.

 

[Black_Exhaust]

Really you shouldn't lose any breaking power or gas mileage if the contact area, offset and over all height from ground to top are relatively close. But 22's will give you a more rigid tire wall, less susceptible to spinning out when you steer at high speeds and need to make a quick correction. thats why most sports cars now come with rims with a small rubberband of a tire on them.

 

[Stoned06]

^^ That's true as long as the new wheel/tire combo doesn't weigh any more than the 18's.

 

[locosol96]

Hmmm....all good points. Think I need to make sure I weigh the 18's and see what I'm working with.

I'm just having a hard time deciding between the two sizes. I'm thinking that the 22"s will ride kinda harsh (since I'll have to go with a 40 or 45 tire). Thought the 20"s might be a better compromise in terms of ride quality and improved handling. I know, a lot of this also has to do with tire choice. I'm not planning on keeping the 18"s for winter rims, so I'll be going with some type of all-season tire.

What are folks here running either size on their 03 or newer Expy experiencing?

 

[blacklow]

you dont loss power or braking power either, i have 22's and i can make my tires smoke on my expo. i think you should go with 22's you will like the look better than the 20's, just my 2 cent

 

[af mezkin]

I'm riding on 20's, I think my ride comfort has not changed that much, but I still have original shocks with 91K. Once I replace the shocks along with other suspension parts within the next few weeks it should restore the factory ride comfort.

 

[tritonman5.4]

even though i have a 99 i have 22''s even for you yr 22''s are a really good size,keeping in mind,turnig radius, tire rubbing and mpg consumption.with a good set of rubbers underneath the wheels you're good to go.not advising to keep them on during the winter.

 

[rptr00]

When I was car shopping last year, I test drove an 06 with 305 45 22. Its a nice look. Fills the wheel wheels quite well and has a decent amount of sidewall on the tire. I really didnt notice any issues braking or accelerating with them. The ride was not harsh at all. My vote is for 22's on a 305/45!

 

[WHOISMOOTOO]

I'd def go with 22's because i hear way too often when someone gets 20's about a month later they wish they would have got a set of 22's my ride comfort is almost the same and i run 24's. I switch wheels alot due to work travel if im going more than 1000 miles then i usually run stock 17's. I can tell if there were a huge difference, i do notice the stopping power decrease and the gas mileage decrease but its only about 1 mpg

 

[Expedition]

I'd def go with 22's because i hear way too often when someone gets 20's about a month later they wish they would have got a set of 22's my ride comfort is almost the same and i run 24's. I switch wheels alot due to work travel if im going more than 1000 miles then i usually run stock 17's. I can tell if there were a huge difference, i do notice the stopping power decrease and the gas mileage decrease but its only about 1 mpg

Exactly! If you do go with 22s I recommend running 285/45/22 not 305/45/22 the 305s are for 10"-12" wide rims, when you put that tire on a 9.5" rim it makes the tire "bubble" like stick out past the rims slightly.

 

[locosol96]

I found two Expys at local dealers. One is an '05 XLT with 20's. The other is an '06 EB with 22's. Figure I go do a little test driving to get a rough idea of which I like better. Also, someone suggested that I rent a set of each for a few weeks to try them out. Snicker if you want, I did at first. Then I looked into it. I can rent for a pittance compared to buying. And this way, I figure I know which I really want before spending $$$$ and then getting "stuck" with something.

 

[freitas]

if you are still open to opinions i have 22's and although you would feel the bumps in the road much more then stock 17's it's really not that harsh and since i've had mine on it definitely feels like it sticks to the pavement a lot better especially on corners.

 

[Expedition]

And looks badass too.

 

[locosol96]

And looks badass too.

Sure does! That is EXACTLY what I am looking to do long-term. I want to paint my trim/side cladding black, get some black headlight housings, etc. to get the monochromatic look.

 

[nvycrmn]

the 22's look good. they arent too big and gaudy. and i agree with triton, you are gonna wanna keep your stock for the winter. i grew up in upstate ny and in michigan so i know how the winters can get and you are going to want something for winter driving, especially if you slide into a curb on a snowy street! scratch up the stock rims and not the 22's you just bought. way cheaper and easier to replace the stock size rim.

 

[reg442]

the 305-45-22 will give you a good ride and they will be heavier, i run 275-55-20 on the oem f150 20's and 305-35-24 on my kmc dimes. i sell wheels and i like the ride and look better on the 22's then the 20's. to me its a no brainer 22's is your best route since you wont gain much from 20's except and empty pocket..LOL

 

[Expedition]

me likes ^

 

[WHOISMOOTOO]

Good lookin wheels

 

[reg442]

thanks, i tried to make it look more like stock then aftermarket. i like how deep your wheels are on the white one..