I have aftermarket 22s for my 2012 Tahoe. They are 22x9.5 with a 19mm offset. Was trying to go with 285/45/22 tires but they rub the inner fender well before its even off the lift, so no weight on it yet. Its going to rub more once its off the lift. Any suggestion of tire size to go with and avoid it rubbing? Would a 265/40/22 prevent rubbing?
Aftermarket 22s rubbing
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iamdub
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Your problem is the offset. Factory wheels have a 31mm offset. Your wheels are sitting 12mm further out, which is almost a half inch. You'd need tires about an inch narrower (half inch on inner and outer shoulder). The narrower tread width and smaller aspect ratio should yield significantly more clearance. But, if you're not lowered, them rubber bands will look kinda goofy with the large fender gap. You really should get wheels that fit like they're supposed to. 19mm offset is more appropriate for lifted trucks.
But, if you wanna run 'em, then, yes, the 264/40 should really help. It might not totally eliminate your rubbing, but the rubbing might only happen with the steering wheel cranked at or near the end of its travel. So, it shouldn't be much of a problem, anyway.
Also, the drastic change in tire size will make the speedometer read fast and "add" mileage to your truck-
Reading: 20mph 30mph 40mph 50mph 60mph 70mph 80mph 90mph
Actual: 18.9 28.3 37.8 47.2 56.6 66.1 75.5 85
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CMoore711
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I wouldn't change your tire size. If you go skinner on the width and/or smaller sidewall it's not going to look good.
I ended up doing something like this to my front fenders:
I had rubbed a hole in my stock fender liners. So tore them out, did a mod in the back side of the fenders on both sides, then put in the new fender liners and riveted them back and no more rub.
My OEM 22's on my '15 Yukon XL Denali are 22" x 9" +24mm offset. There are a handful of OEM 22's with +24mm offset, so +19mm isn't too far off from stock but obviously enough to rub.
I ended up doing something like this to my front fenders:
I had rubbed a hole in my stock fender liners. So tore them out, did a mod in the back side of the fenders on both sides, then put in the new fender liners and riveted them back and no more rub.
My OEM 22's on my '15 Yukon XL Denali are 22" x 9" +24mm offset. There are a handful of OEM 22's with +24mm offset, so +19mm isn't too far off from stock but obviously enough to rub.
swathdiver
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Don't forget they're also half an inch wider than a stock 22" wheel as well. So the 265 might not look so good. But then again, what do I know, I like stock! LOL
Thanks for the insight. Yeah wondered how much gap it would show and may just go a different route. Thanks again.
iamdub
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iamdub
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I've seen that sight, very helpful. And I do see the difference in the sizes. Question, these are offered in a 30mm offset, would that solve my problem with the 285/45/22 rubbing? Or would it cause another issue?
iamdub
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If you're not lowered, then that should solve your rubbing problems. With that offset and a 285/45-22, you'd essentially have a stock setup. If that -30mm offset wheel is the same 9.5" width as the -19mm version, then the wheel would only be 7.35mm further out than where the stock 20" wheel sits.
Another factor is the actual tire dimensions. Tires vary in size between brands and types even if they're the same brand, regardless of the size advertised on the sidewall. The width (the 285, 265, etc.) is the section width, which includes the bulge of the sidewall. It's not the width of the tread. Some tires will have a more rolled edge on teh tread shoulder whereas others will be more "square", yielding a little more contact area. The tread shoulder is the problem point in your situation. A huge step in teh right direction would be to get the proper offset of wheel. But keep in mind the profile of the tire you're looking at. And, honestly, if it comes down to that, your rubbing problem really should only be with the wheel turned to full lock. Simply backing off a couple of degrees would stop the rubbing and you won't notice any loss of turning radius.
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