Best Size Tires to suit 22" Rockstar/Or Intimidator

[Darren]

Guys,

I'm looking to buy some 22" wheels to put on the SUT.

Assuming I get the Rockstar or Intimidator 22" wheels - what's the best size (and make) of tire to put on the vehicle to maintain as close as possible the original rolling radius of the original tire?

I don't mind going a little bigger (taller) and a lot wider - but I don't really want to have to buy a controller and recalibrate the speedo - so a max 5% difference is all I wanted.

The vehicle is used predominantly on the street with ocassional off road forrays.

Thanks

[professorhp]

Im kinda in the same boat. I've been told two different things. The first option from what i understand is the closest to the original overall diameter. Pirelli Scorpion ATR 325-55-22 or the Nitto grapplers in a 325.55.22. I have also been told that a 325 50 22 would be best. Heck if i know but the link below is to a H2 with the nittos in a 325.55.22.

My concern is that i dont have any room to spare going into the garage. I cannot afford to change the overall height as i am only a few Red C*%T hairs away from hitting on stock height.

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326

http://www.rankmyride.com/data//e/f/1294//.large/1111_002.jpg

It's not mine but check this H2 out (props to Iceburg11) 22X10 KMC's with Nitto Grapplers 325.55.22. More pics are available in the thread listed above.

[Darren]

Yes exactly - conflicting advice!

Here are the specs for the 325/55/22 versus stock:

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
315/70-17 8.7in 17.2in 34.4in 108.0in 587 0.0%
325/55-22 7.0in 18.0in 36.1in 113.3in 559 5.0%

Here are the specs for the 325/50/22 versus stock:

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference315/70-17 8.7in 17.2in 34.4in 108.0in 587 0.0%325/50-22 6.4in 17.4in 34.8in 109.3in 580 1.3%

So the 325/50-22 is the closer size and will lift the truck by approx 1/4" and a 1.3% speedo error - whereas the 325/55-22 will lift the truck by 3/4" and give a 5% speedo error!

[Darren]

Between the Pirelli and the Nitto - which is the most "road biased" and which is the most "agressive" tread??

[Motohead]

professorhp... I am in the same exact boat you are with garage clearance. Same tires and rims I want to get are the ones that Yellow H2 has.

[professorhp]

professorhp... I am in the same exact boat you are with garage clearance. Same tires and rims I want to get are the ones that Yellow H2 has.

I hear ya....i' ready to pull the trigger, but not at he cost of not getting in the garage. I suppose i could always lower it, but im not really trying to do that.

I dig those wheels on the yellow hummer, but i believe im going to get the black with the polished lip.

[professorhp]

Yes exactly - conflicting advice!

Here are the specs for the 325/55/22 versus stock:

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
315/70-17 8.7in 17.2in 34.4in 108.0in 587 0.0%
325/55-22 7.0in 18.0in 36.1in 113.3in 559 5.0%

Here are the specs for the 325/50/22 versus stock:

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference315/70-17 8.7in 17.2in 34.4in 108.0in 587 0.0%325/50-22 6.4in 17.4in 34.8in 109.3in 580 1.3%

So the 325/50-22 is the closer size and will lift the truck by approx 1/4" and a 1.3% speedo error - whereas the 325/55-22 will lift the truck by 3/4" and give a 5% speedo error!


Thanks for the info.....Now i dont know what to do. I may have a 1/4" ti spare, but its gonna be close.

[Boss Hoss]

37x13.50-22 Toyo MT....its really your only option.

[04H2]

Kumho now has a 36" offroad type tire in 22", Its on their site. Thats what im goin with.