22” vs 20” wheels

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Is there any reasonable aftermarket for the 22's? I have found a vehicle that matches most of what I am looking for, but has 22" wheels, which I definitely would not have included if possible. It is $3k extra that I place zero value in - maybe even negative value as replacement tires will likely be more expensive!
 

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Is there any reasonable aftermarket for the 22's? I have found a vehicle that matches most of what I am looking for, but has 22" wheels, which I definitely would not have included if possible. It is $3k extra that I place zero value in - maybe even negative value as replacement tires will likely be more expensive!
It depends on the design. I bought some lightly curbed 22" Esky Platinum take-offs and had them refinished because I wanted OEM, liked the design, and got a decent deal. Local to me (SE US), I see sets range $400-$1000, depending on style, condition, and whether or not they have decent tires mounted.
 

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Is there any reasonable aftermarket for the 22's? I have found a vehicle that matches most of what I am looking for, but has 22" wheels, which I definitely would not have included if possible. It is $3k extra that I place zero value in - maybe even negative value as replacement tires will likely be more expensive!
To me there is. There is no way in hell i would go with 20’s, and i know many others feel the same way. I also know there are many others that would no way in hell go with 22’s. Its just personal preference. There are loads of oem 22’s and 20’s out there for sale.

The wife has had 22’s on her last 3 yukons/tahoe (roughly 10 years) and we have never once had an issue with them. Ride plenty good enough for us.
 
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I agree with this. My RST has the OEM 22’s and ride great. Not a fan of the OEM tires though I think they are Bridgestone they ride ok but thinking about getting some Toyo AT III’s. I like that rugged look and may have more sidewall. For sure I’ll be keeping the 22 inch wheels cause anything smaller for me personally looks odd.
I peeled off the oem tires for the at3’s with 700 miles on the rig. They have been working phenomenal for us!

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To me there is. There is no way in hell i would go with 20’s, and i know many others feel the same way. I also know there are many others that would no way in hell go with 22’s. Its just personal preference. There are loads of oem 22’s and 20’s out there for sale.

The wife has had 22’s on her last 3 yukons/tahoe (roughly 10 years) and we have never once had an issue with them. Ride plenty good enough for us.
So true. I'm in the other camp. I'm old enough to want to see some meat on those rims. Wrapping a rubber band around the wheel just looks goofy to me. If the tire diameters used today weren't so big, I'd be looking to swap the 20's for some 18's which some have done and look good, too. To each his own, so you'll be able to find something you like, I'm sure.
 

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I love hearing people still consider these stock 22" tires "rubber bands." That really gives me a chuckle. A rubber band tire to me would be like a 20 or maybe 25 series profile. Not a 45 or 50 series. The stock tires on the 22"s have plenty of sidewall, any more and you get sidewall rolling and bad handling. But as stated, to each their own.
 

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So true. I'm in the other camp. I'm old enough to want to see some meat on those rims. Wrapping a rubber band around the wheel just looks goofy to me. If the tire diameters used today weren't so big, I'd be looking to swap the 20's for some 18's which some have done and look good, too. To each his own, so you'll be able to find something you like, I'm sure.
It depends on the vehicle for me. I run 35’s on 17’s on my pickup. Bigger wheels just look better on these suv’s imo.
 

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Rubber band is
I love hearing people still consider these stock 22" tires "rubber bands." That really gives me a chuckle. A rubber band tire to me would be like a 20 or maybe 25 series profile. Not a 45 or 50 series. The stock tires on the 22"s have plenty of sidewall, any more and you get sidewall rolling and bad handling. But as stated, to each their own.
True these aren’t rubber bands - but 45 or 50 series is still considered low profile no? I’m sure you are correct there may be some handling benefit with a lower profile but on a 6000lb BOF SUV I don’t think that’s the main reason people go with 22s. I’d say it’s all about looks - and 24s are next if you go by what we know about the E-Silverado.
 

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