Made my 22" rim decision! (Part 2) [Archive]

Mordak

06-11-2005, 07:30 PM

Ok Guys, I have decided on these:

Echelon Rolexx 22/9.5

http://users.adelphia.net/~boelorn/rolexx22.JPG
http://users.adelphia.net/~boelorn/Rolexx22-2.JPG

Now what tires will look good with them? Websites suggest 305/45x22 tires.

I think I want largest profile I can do without touching suspension etc, and still good handling, able to drive in rain, and not too much road noise from them...will never be used in snow.
Tires... (http://www.superbuytires.com/vehicle/tires/Hummer/H2/2005/?diameter=22)

Falken STZ04
Kumho ECSTAstx
Nitto NT404
Toyo ProxesST

Mordak

06-11-2005, 07:30 PM

HummBob

06-11-2005, 07:54 PM

Hey Mordak,

Those are cool, but I'm looking for something more mean looking.

<A HREF="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7979457230&category=43960&sspagename=WDVW" TARGET=_blank>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte...spagename=WDVW (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7979457230&catego ry=43960&sspagename=WDVW</A>)[/url]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7979457249&category=43960&sspagename=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7979455960&category=43960&sspagename=WDVW

And NO, I don't work for starringimport!!!!They just seem to have SWEET looking rims!

I just wish I could see these on an H2, preferably BLACK!

Andre

06-11-2005, 07:58 PM

20 would be the biggest i would go..anyhting larger looks ugly and rides like crap IMO

HummBob

06-11-2005, 08:02 PM

I talked to a couple of guys locally who said that the 22's are fine, but anything larger will F*%K up the ride?

Any ideas on this anyone?

As for the looks, simply a personal opinion. I think 22's look SWEET http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

trashguy

06-11-2005, 10:07 PM

you need a 325/50/22 to keep the stock diameter.
or in a mud tire a 35 12.50 22.

Mordak

06-11-2005, 10:14 PM

trashguy, for these rims why do all websites recommend 305/45x22 tires then?

DRTYF? (the imposter)

06-11-2005, 11:24 PM

yucky and fyi those ebay wheels are cast junk.

trashguy

06-12-2005, 12:26 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mordak:
trashguy, for these rims why do all websites recommend 305/45x22 tires then? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

i guess cause their cheaper,makes package prices look better. 305/45/22 is only 32.8 inches tall.its gonna look to small.plus your speedo and odometer are gonna be outta whack.

mossinc

06-12-2005, 12:34 AM

Bingo on the price with the smaller tires,plus its the size for the "bling bling look". I have these same wheels in the 20 inch size . There is not a noticable change in ride from stock size . I did have a few say the 22 will ride much rougher .

Mordak

06-12-2005, 01:30 AM

trashguy, how do I get speedometer/odometer fixed?

what if i got the echelon rolexx 22", and 325/50/22 tires? Would speedometer/odometer be out of whack still?

it says stock tires are 315/70x17

mossinc, are the echelon rolexx good quality, or crap?

W1N

06-12-2005, 05:01 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mordak:
trashguy, how do I get speedometer/odometer fixed?

what if i got the echelon rolexx 22", and 325/50/22 tires? Would speedometer/odometer be out of whack still?

it says stock tires are 315/70x17

mossinc, are the echelon rolexx good quality, or crap? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Here you can see how much the tire size will have your speedo/odo off. You can also compare different tire sizes.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit

I would definately not go for a smaller tire than 325/50-22 just because they will look small.

Mordak and Hummbob, you are clearly looking for some street looks. That's ok. Personally I like 22" but prefer the off road looks. Like the one below:

http://motortrend.com/autoshows/coverage/112_04_sema4126_z.jpg

khiarrr

06-12-2005, 05:16 AM

I have 22" rims, they don't mess up the ride at all... My tires are Falken Ziex's, they're nice, although I get some slippage in the rain. They are quieter than stock tires though.

W1N

06-12-2005, 05:38 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by khiarrr:
I have 22" rims, they don't mess up the ride at all... My tires are Falken Ziex's, they're nice, although I get some slippage in the rain. They are quieter than stock tires though. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

What tires do you have and what's the siz of them?

trashguy

06-12-2005, 08:49 AM

heres a truck on ebay with smaller tires,just dosent look right,also remember our trucks are heavy ,with a smaller sidewall you can bend rims much easier,for the speedo you can get a programmer or have the dealer recalibrate it .http://i18.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/15/a8/d7_3.JPG

Mordak

06-12-2005, 10:50 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">also remember our trucks are heavy ,with a smaller sidewall you can bend rims much easier </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And 325/50x22 tires would fix this? If so, then that's what I'll get it looks like.

Mordak

06-12-2005, 11:41 PM

Oh and since my speedometer will be off by 1.254% as shown at http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit when going 60 MPH it will actually read 59.2 MPH, can the dealer adjust the odometer/speedometer to fix this? Would there be a cost or would warranty over it?

KenP

06-13-2005, 12:54 AM

That truck above is just plain old nasty. The dealer accidentally put 33's on mine and the truck looked like ass. They kept it until the right ones came in. I wasn't driving that ugly thing around.

KenP

06-13-2005, 12:55 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mordak:
Oh and since my speedometer will be off by 1.254% as shown at http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit when going 60 MPH it will actually read 59.2 MPH, can the dealer adjust the odometer/speedometer to fix this? Would there be a cost or would warranty over it? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Buy a programmer so you can make adjustments to the performance level and adjust for the tire change.

Mordak

06-13-2005, 01:00 AM

KenP, I don't know anything about programmers at all...would they be easy for a 19 year old newbie to hookup and adjust them with?

How expensive are they? Maybe it would be best to just have dealer do it?

Oh and link to 1 if possible please, thanks man!

Mordak

06-13-2005, 08:44 PM

<crickets> hehe

HUMMERDUDE

06-13-2005, 09:09 PM

http://www.bloodydecks.com/gallery/files/4/5/9/6/Hummerevent003_20965.jpg
http://www.bloodydecks.com/gallery/files/4/5/9/6/4596new_boat_and_hummer_002-med.jpg
I have 22's MC2 wheels and Toyo A/T open country
325/50/22

Mordak

06-13-2005, 09:22 PM

Hummerdude, those wheels are sharp, how much was a set of 4?

HUMMERDUDE

06-13-2005, 09:35 PM

Around $6,000.00

Mordak

06-14-2005, 12:02 AM

Ah, more expensive than I'm looking for.

Just need answers to the speedometer + odometer question and I'm all set http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

H222

06-14-2005, 05:44 PM

as far as your speedo/odo q here's a link to the diablo predator programmer really easy to use to readjust for tire size just enter in original and new and your done instrucitons are a big help as well i just ordered 22's today and am either going to run 325's or if i can 37x13.5's maybe we can help each other out in this process

http://tsetruckstuff.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=...Product_Code=PDQ5151 (http://tsetruckstuff.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PDQ5151)

oh and lemme know if you plan on ordering one too a buddy of mine got me a deal on mine and can probably get you the same price as well

Mordak

06-14-2005, 09:22 PM

$400 for the diablo programmer, wow...didn't think they were that much. I could live with a 1 mph off speedometer, would the odometer be 1.54% off as well? If so, that could definately be a problem I'd need the dealer to reprogram.

RAM H2 RYDER

06-14-2005, 09:37 PM

I have Toyo open country A/T 325/50/22 and they are pretty close to stock height. I did loose some ride quality but I got used to it pretty fast.
http://www.dropknock.com/WHEELS/w1.jpg
http://www.dropknock.com/WHEELS/w3.jpg

Mordak

06-14-2005, 09:41 PM

RAM, did you have the odo or speedometer adjusted?

RAM H2 RYDER

06-15-2005, 02:26 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mordak:
RAM, did you have the odo or speedometer adjusted? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No I have not, but maybe I should. I really want to upgrade my brakes. I noticed a difference there right away.

H2_SUT_SC

07-12-2005, 06:01 PM

RAM - are those KMC Backseats? ANd what size? 22x10?

timgco

07-12-2005, 07:12 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mordak:
KenP, I don't know anything about programmers at all...would they be easy for a 19 year old newbie to hookup and adjust them with?

How expensive are they? Maybe it would be best to just have dealer do it?

Oh and link to 1 if possible please, thanks man! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you can type on your keyboard, than you can use the programmer. Hypertech is one that I have used on my last 4 vehicles.