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.