Going from 20's to 22's, more harsh?

[ReaperHWK]

I have a 2015 Tahoe LTZ, with the stock 20" wheels and tires.

When these go bald my wife would like a new set of wheels, and I'm considering the 22" size based on looks. However, of course you lose sidewall.

The truck has the magnetic ride, has anyone noticed a more harsh ride with 22's over the 20's? This Tahoe is our family comfortable car so I would like to preserve it riding nice if I can.

For tires I'd get some all season highway tire, nothing all terrain. This truck is a highway cruiser mostly.

 

[Tonyv__]

A lot of people have different opinions. I have a 15 Denali and did the same exact thing. Sold my 20s and bought 22s. It feels smooth to me and the wife.

Disclaimer. I also would run 24s on my trucks with out a care.. Some people would never even consider this for comfortability. So my opinion may be irrelevant

 

[Philpug]

And I am looking to go from 22's to 20's

 

[STORMIN08]

There for sure is a difference...only your butt will decide if it is better.

Our 12 had self leveling and 20's...compared to our 17 on 22's...I would take the 17 any day.

But also having others with 18's...the additional side wall does add a.slight bit of comfort.

So, on the 22" talk...look into the following...
A 285/50 or 305/45...both adding a slight increase in height by having more sidewall


Here is a 305/45/22

 

[hcvone]

Used to switch out my Escalade's from 2007-2014 winter wheels and tires were 20's and summer wheels and tires were 22's. If you live and drive in an area with good roads like Florida, texas or Zona there will not be much difference, if you live and drive where I do the difference is HUGE, everytime you take away the amount of air in the tire you will get a rougher ride

 

[ReaperHWK]

Thanks. I’ll keep my options open. Maybe I’ll see if I can test drive a truck with 22’s on it before I decide.

 

[STORMIN08]

again, only better pics now that i am at a PC....

285/45/22 on the white suburban
305/45/22 on the silver tahoe, this time lowered 2F-3R (the 305 is a very nice fill of the wheel well, stock or lowered)

 

[ReaperHWK]

Those 305’s look sweet, even get some extra sidewall over the 285s. That is my front runner. Did you have to recalibrate for the tires in the computer or it’s close enough to stock diameter?

 

[STORMIN08]

There is a slight difference...3/4"...I want to say about 2-3 mph.

 

[the_tool_man]

I switched from 20's to 22's a couple of years ago, and didn't notice much difference. Potholes are a bit more jarring. But I could live with it to get a better selection of wheels. I run Michelin Defenders on everything. Keep in mind, tire pressure plays a role. 44psi is noticeably harsher than 28psi.