Question about tires 285/45/22 vs 305/40/22

[felixgun]

You will get a little bit of rubbing at full lock with the 305's from what I understand

I have 305/40/22's on my factory 22's and there is zero rubbing. I know that's not always the case but thought I'd add that mine don't rub at all. OP, the sidewall is barely a bit thinner. The wider tire looks much better too.

 

[felixgun]

No real difference ... I ran the 375s with 285/45 and now run the 316s with 305/40 and other than looking slightly wider from the back you wouldn't know it's a different tire.

316's huh?

 

[zona]

thanks felix, yeah I agree that the wider tire looks better. I saw an esky a few weeks back with some wheels like in your signature and I noticed his tires looked pretty wide, wider than usual. I thought that looked nice. For the price @ $155 a tire seems like I should jump on it.

 

[felixgun]

Yea it's a noticeable difference in width for sure especially when looking from the rear. As long as you don't get an aggressive tread pattern they won't rub. I got my 305/40/22 Nitto NT420S tires for under $900 mounted/balanced at discount tire this past December. No regrets. I'm definitely buying these tires again!!

 

[jmzvet]

The 285s cost more because it's an OEM size and many owners buy the exact replacement tire when theirs wear out.
Tire manufacturers aren't stupid.
I'm running 305/40/22 and get very minor rubbing.

 

[zona]

Yea it's a noticeable difference in width for sure especially when looking from the rear. As long as you don't get an aggressive tread pattern they won't rub. I got my 305/40/22 Nitto NT420S tires for under $900 mounted/balanced at discount tire this past December. No regrets. I'm definitely buying these tires again!!

Ok , I am looking at the Goodyear Fortera SL Edition. I have those right now but in a 285/45/22 they ride real nice

 

[soulsea]

Rich, where are you located?

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Eeek I just saw you're in Arizona ... I was going to suggest selling you my almost brand new 305/40 Forteras at a good price, but shipping kills the idea.

 

[zona]

Tucson AZ

 

[Goodinblack]

Looking at these 305s now because Jacob suggested it....

However seems to be "about the same price" now.

 

[boozer]

305s catch every groove thats why i changed to the 285