285-50-22 gonna fit?

[sumo]

has to be something to do with the rim offset

 

[mainec]

im suprised i run 285/45/22 and im lowered and i rub only in Reverse. What rim are you using? Oem or aftermarket? Do you know the backspacing or offset?

I am running 285-50-22s I guess that is why. They rub bad!! 2x4 and they are aftermarket wheels. Not sure on the backspacing.

 

[soulsea]

The difference in sidewall height between 45 and 50 aspect ratio on 285 tires is approximately 14mm/half an inch, so I doubt that accounts for you having major issues and me having none ... the most likely reason is the one sumo stated, namely the offset on your wheels. Do you know what it is?

 

[mainec]

The difference in sidewall height between 45 and 50 aspect ratio on 285 tires is approximately 14mm/half an inch, so I doubt that accounts for you having major issues and me having none ... the most likely reason is the one sumo stated, namely the offset on your wheels. Do you know what it is?

No idea. Just went in the garage and looked on the back of the wheel and I don't see anything for the offset. They are 22x9.5 Helo Maxx, but looking on the website all the Helo Maxx's 6, 8 etc. None look like the ones I have. So I have no idea.

 

[soulsea]

Can you post a pic of them?

It might help us track them down or maybe one of the other members knows of the model.

 

[mainec]

Can you post a pic of them?

It might help us track them down or maybe one of the other members knows of the model.

Ok here ya go!! Thanks guys!!

 

[soulsea]

Mmm, sorry Charles I can't seem to find one either.

May I suggest taking the above pic and emailing it to the folks over at Helo asking for the specs.

One thing I did notice though looking at helo maxx wheels on google image search is that they are mostly on lifted/leveled trucks.

 

[mainec]

Mmm, sorry Charles I can't seem to find one either.

May I suggest taking the above pic and emailing it to the folks over at Helo asking for the specs.

One thing I did notice though looking at helo maxx wheels on google image search is that they are mostly on lifted/leveled trucks.

Yeah I dont know, they seem like they will work with just some smaller tires.

 

[soulsea]

Yeah I dont know, they seem like they will work with just some smaller tires.

Yeah maybe ... but you're gonna need that offset number to figure out what the maximum possible tire size is. So try to contact the helo peeps to find out.

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For comparison/reference, GM oem 22s are usually around 30mm offset.

 

[felixgun]

Ok, tried them on. They fit however cannot turn the wheels without them rubbing and that is with no body movement. So for the record 285-50-22 will not work on a stock suspension.

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So on that note....I need to get new tires. I am thinking 285-45-22 or 295-40-22. Price is no factor. I am just wondering what the best tire on the market is. She does alot of highway traveling and would like some good miles out of whatever we get. Weather is not really a factor here in Nevada. We have great weather about 360 days a year. Miles and ride are #1 and #2 on the list of priorities.

I have 285/45/22...spec OEM 22 tire size. No rub.