Hello. I am new to the forum. I have a 2 wheel drive 2018 RST tahoe that I have done a couple upgrades to. 2" front and 4" rear drop, corsa catback exhaust and a whipple supercharger. Was looking at replacing the wheels next. I currently have the 22x9 wheels on it. I want to stay with the 22 but increase the width a little. Looking at getting a set of Forgeline VR3P wheels. What is the widest that can be put on and not rub?
Widest wheel & tire combo possible
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Welcome to the Forum from NH.
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Regarding wheel/tire combinations that will fit your truck without rubbing, no 2 trucks and their suspensions are exactly alike, due to a number of factors including accumulated wear on the suspension components, so there is no guarantee that what fits with no rubbing on one truck will automatically fit with no rubbing on your truck. Other folks' experiences can guide you in one direction or another, but the final test will be when you mount the wheel/tire combination on your own truck.
To assist you in getting a good idea on whether or not specific alternate wheel/tire combinations 'may' fit your truck with no rubbing, I recommend that you use the wheel/tire comparison app at the URL listed below. You can use this app starting with your existing wheel/tire combination as a benchmark, assuming that there are currently no rubbing issues with it, and measure the actual critical fender and suspension component clearances as directed by this app. Then, you can enter alternate wheel/tire combinations, and this app will give you the projected changes in these critical fender and suspension component clearances.
https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/
I used this app for determining whether on not I could use my current alternate wheel/tire combination, and it accurately projected the changes in critical clearances. Again, the use of this app in not an absolute guarantee that an alternate wheel/tire combination will fit without rubbing, but it provides a much better assessment, or projection, than simply an educated guess on your part, or a statement from others that it worked on a truck other than yours.
Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.
I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.
Pics, please.
Regarding wheel/tire combinations that will fit your truck without rubbing, no 2 trucks and their suspensions are exactly alike, due to a number of factors including accumulated wear on the suspension components, so there is no guarantee that what fits with no rubbing on one truck will automatically fit with no rubbing on your truck. Other folks' experiences can guide you in one direction or another, but the final test will be when you mount the wheel/tire combination on your own truck.
To assist you in getting a good idea on whether or not specific alternate wheel/tire combinations 'may' fit your truck with no rubbing, I recommend that you use the wheel/tire comparison app at the URL listed below. You can use this app starting with your existing wheel/tire combination as a benchmark, assuming that there are currently no rubbing issues with it, and measure the actual critical fender and suspension component clearances as directed by this app. Then, you can enter alternate wheel/tire combinations, and this app will give you the projected changes in these critical fender and suspension component clearances.
https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/
I used this app for determining whether on not I could use my current alternate wheel/tire combination, and it accurately projected the changes in critical clearances. Again, the use of this app in not an absolute guarantee that an alternate wheel/tire combination will fit without rubbing, but it provides a much better assessment, or projection, than simply an educated guess on your part, or a statement from others that it worked on a truck other than yours.
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The hardest part will be going to a wider tire than 285 and not rubbing in the front. I’m lowered about 1.5” in the front on spindles and 2.75” in the rear and my stock 22” x 9” +24 285/45/22 rub up front at full lock.
Rubbing up front on the back side of the fender liner closest to the drivers seat is common. If you’re wanting to drop the coin on forged wheels that are wider so you fit some wider rubber; 305/40/22 or even a 305/45/22 etc. then you should really consider gaining a bit more clearance on the back side of your front fender wells. There are plenty of how to videos online and it can be done clean enough and covered back up by the fender liner and you’d never know.
You should also look into what size tire you want to run and what types of tires are available in that size.
Forgeline makes really nice wheels; They know what they’re doing. You could probably talk to them and tell them what size tire you want to run and they could recommend the correct width and offset. Or at least tell you what’s doable and what’s too much. They’re place is only about a 30 min drive from the house.
Rubbing up front on the back side of the fender liner closest to the drivers seat is common. If you’re wanting to drop the coin on forged wheels that are wider so you fit some wider rubber; 305/40/22 or even a 305/45/22 etc. then you should really consider gaining a bit more clearance on the back side of your front fender wells. There are plenty of how to videos online and it can be done clean enough and covered back up by the fender liner and you’d never know.
You should also look into what size tire you want to run and what types of tires are available in that size.
Forgeline makes really nice wheels; They know what they’re doing. You could probably talk to them and tell them what size tire you want to run and they could recommend the correct width and offset. Or at least tell you what’s doable and what’s too much. They’re place is only about a 30 min drive from the house.
you can talk to them & they can give you details.... forgeline has lots of experience ... check out their gallery too.
when i ordred mine they told me +35 offset w/ 10" wide rims
orig rims were 22x9.5 +25offset
i have 22x10 +35offset w/ 305/45-22
when i ordred mine they told me +35 offset w/ 10" wide rims
orig rims were 22x9.5 +25offset
i have 22x10 +35offset w/ 305/45-22
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My GM Forgeline truck wheels are all 22 x 10, my Callaway Tahoe is lowered witrh all Callaways handling equ, for my truck and getting traction to the ground, yes believe it or not it will melt the rear tires by just flooring it for 20-30 feet, the best traction and handling. yes even this big boat handles, it's not like my ZR1 or porsche's, but it handles, was the Michelin Premier LTX in stock size. They are soft and wearout faster than the stock Bridgestone or other Michelin's, but after trying 6 different sets of tires, some wider 305's, for me these work the best and offer my truck traction and really stick to the road. I don't drive normal 
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