Just put some 22's on my 01 tahoe last week. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jacfourteen · 07-19-2010, 02:43 AM

Last week I found a steal on some like new 22" wheels and tires. I've been looking for awhile and I couldn't pass them up. Here are some pics that I took this morning with my cell phone. Let me know what you guys think of them. (It's hard to tell in the pics but my tahoe is a dark metallic green).

JohnC · 07-19-2010, 10:54 AM

Looks good!

Jacfourteen · 07-25-2010, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Looks good!

Thanks for the compliment, I think they make a huge difference over the stock look.

JohnC · 07-26-2010, 04:03 PM

I think the fact that they still have a good sized tire on them helps too. Doesn't look like it's all wheel.

1LoC10 · 09-20-2010, 10:27 AM

Looks real nice

Jacfourteen · 09-20-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

Looks real nice

Thanks for the compliment

1984 t type · 12-30-2010, 11:09 PM

what size are those tires?

Jacfourteen · 12-31-2010, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1984 t type

what size are those tires?

305/40/22, so they are about 32" tall and 12.5" wide.

dubds10 · 01-09-2011, 12:18 AM

Looks good but you might want 24s pretty soon lol They ride the same...actually my 24s rode nicer than my 22s did.

Jacfourteen · 01-09-2011, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dubds10

Looks good but you might want 24s pretty soon lol They ride the same...actually my 24s rode nicer than my 22s did.

Thanks! I know what you mean, when I got these they looked huge. Now I look at it and I think they look kinda small. I like these ones though and I don't think I will go any bigger.

Mad Rods · 01-16-2011, 09:58 PM

Looks good, now slam that mother!!!!!
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droppedgmc · 01-16-2011, 11:25 PM

Looks good!

Jacfourteen · 01-17-2011, 02:24 AM

Thanks guys! I plan on dropping it 3/4 sometime, just not sure when I'll get around to it.

dubds10 · 01-17-2011, 06:54 AM

3/4 might be too much with that wide of rim/tire due to the turning up front and the inner fenders out back. I was rubbing on my inner fenders when I hit big bumps/dips in the road and rubbed on the front now and then and I was stock height. I think my overall diameter was close to yours (could've been a bit bigger) except with 24s. A 2/3 you can get away with but any lower and it rubs alot from what I've seen.

We had a guy with a denali on 24s have us put stock coils in the rear (cause when he loaded up all his buddies, his inner fenders were draggin on the 24s lol The yukon/tahoe/denali/escalade springs really don't have a high weight rating. A few hunderd pounds and backend dips down.

Too bad you aren't closer. I've got a 2/3 kit that's brand new in box which I never put in my Yukon.

jbjburbs · 01-17-2011, 09:13 AM

I put a 3/3 kit on my 02 tahoe and would strongly recommended a 3/5 kit if you're going to lower it. I had 20s with 275/55/20 (sames as stock LTZ 20's) and the back needed to come down, but the front looked just right...IMO

dubds10 · 01-17-2011, 01:08 PM

What was your rim/tire width out back jb?

From all the yukons/tahoes I've seen with 22-26s there's a lot of rubbing out back when you go 4-6" drop due to how the inner fenders are and if you put any weight in the back. Although, of course every vehicle drops differently so you never know the true amount until everything is installed.

jbjburbs · 01-17-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dubds10

What was your rim/tire width out back jb?

I assume this question is for me... 20x8.5" wheels (MB Gunner 6) with 275/55/20 tire, i didn't have any issues other than the truck not being low enough. I sold my 02 hoe to fund my 95 suburban project and 95 tahoe daily driver. My brother bought my 02 and put some different shocks on the rear (not sure what kind), but got another inch lower out back (according to him).

dubds10 · 01-17-2011, 05:02 PM

Ahh ya you can get away with that much drop then. Those tires are almost 2" narrower than the 22s he's running and my 24s I had. 12"+ may rub on the shock housing or inner fender area when it wraps around the shock mount depending on the rims offset. I had about 1cm between it and my 24s. I had a tire explode on my 22s while doing 90mph around a corner and it ripped part of my inner fender out lol. That solved the problem

matthew20061 · 01-18-2011, 12:28 AM

Wow those rims looks good, nice tahoe!

Jacfourteen · 03-04-2011, 01:54 AM

Sorry, I haven't been on here much lately so I didn't realize this thread came back (a month and a half ago

). Yeah, I think it might rub if I dropped it that low, the outer rears also look like they would rub if I dropped it too much. Also like said the tires are really close to the shock and inner fenderwell. The other issue is the auto ride suspension, I would like to go to conventional shocks but I'm not sure how to disable the auto susp. without throwing codes. Thanks for the compliments, and the offer dubds10.

JohnC · 03-04-2011, 10:40 AM

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..... The other issue is the auto ride suspension, I would like to go to conventional shocks but I'm not sure how to disable the auto susp. without throwing codes. Thanks for the compliments, and the offer dubds10.

You may look over at gmfullsize.com. I want to say I remember seeing a thread on how to run conventional shocks on a Tahoe with the autoride, and not throw up any codes.

Jacfourteen · 03-04-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

You may look over at gmfullsize.com. I want to say I remember seeing a thread on how to run conventional shocks on a Tahoe with the autoride, and not throw up any codes.

Thanks for the heads up! I remember reading somewhere how to do it but it's been a while, I'll have to check into it.

07-19-2010, 02:43 AM	#1
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Just put some 22's on my 01 tahoe last week. Last week I found a steal on some like new 22" wheels and tires. I've been looking for awhile and I couldn't pass them up. Here are some pics that I took this morning with my cell phone. Let me know what you guys think of them. (It's hard to tell in the pics but my tahoe is a dark metallic green). __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

07-19-2010, 10:54 AM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Just put some 22's on my 01 tahoe last week. Looks good!

07-26-2010, 04:03 PM	#4
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Just put some 22's on my 01 tahoe last week. I think the fact that they still have a good sized tire on them helps too. Doesn't look like it's all wheel.

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01-16-2011, 09:58 PM	#11
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01-16-2011, 11:25 PM	#12
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01-17-2011, 02:24 AM	#13
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Just put some 22's on my 01 tahoe last week. Thanks guys! I plan on dropping it 3/4 sometime, just not sure when I'll get around to it. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

01-17-2011, 06:54 AM	#14
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Just put some 22's on my 01 tahoe last week. 3/4 might be too much with that wide of rim/tire due to the turning up front and the inner fenders out back. I was rubbing on my inner fenders when I hit big bumps/dips in the road and rubbed on the front now and then and I was stock height. I think my overall diameter was close to yours (could've been a bit bigger) except with 24s. A 2/3 you can get away with but any lower and it rubs alot from what I've seen. We had a guy with a denali on 24s have us put stock coils in the rear (cause when he loaded up all his buddies, his inner fenders were draggin on the 24s lol The yukon/tahoe/denali/escalade springs really don't have a high weight rating. A few hunderd pounds and backend dips down. Too bad you aren't closer. I've got a 2/3 kit that's brand new in box which I never put in my Yukon.

01-17-2011, 09:13 AM	#15
jbjburbs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Recovery, OH Posts: 327	Re: Just put some 22's on my 01 tahoe last week. I put a 3/3 kit on my 02 tahoe and would strongly recommended a 3/5 kit if you're going to lower it. I had 20s with 275/55/20 (sames as stock LTZ 20's) and the back needed to come down, but the front looked just right...IMO Attached Images __________________ John J Bodied 1994 Suburban on custom frame - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672297 Dad's 1948 Suburban - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563150 Bagged 1995 Suburban - SOLD Bodied 1995 Tahoe -SOLD

01-17-2011, 01:08 PM	#16
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Just put some 22's on my 01 tahoe last week. What was your rim/tire width out back jb? From all the yukons/tahoes I've seen with 22-26s there's a lot of rubbing out back when you go 4-6" drop due to how the inner fenders are and if you put any weight in the back. Although, of course every vehicle drops differently so you never know the true amount until everything is installed.

01-17-2011, 05:02 PM	#18
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Just put some 22's on my 01 tahoe last week. Ahh ya you can get away with that much drop then. Those tires are almost 2" narrower than the 22s he's running and my 24s I had. 12"+ may rub on the shock housing or inner fender area when it wraps around the shock mount depending on the rims offset. I had about 1cm between it and my 24s. I had a tire explode on my 22s while doing 90mph around a corner and it ripped part of my inner fender out lol. That solved the problem

01-18-2011, 12:28 AM	#19
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03-04-2011, 01:54 AM	#20
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Just put some 22's on my 01 tahoe last week. Sorry, I haven't been on here much lately so I didn't realize this thread came back (a month and a half ago ). Yeah, I think it might rub if I dropped it that low, the outer rears also look like they would rub if I dropped it too much. Also like said the tires are really close to the shock and inner fenderwell. The other issue is the auto ride suspension, I would like to go to conventional shocks but I'm not sure how to disable the auto susp. without throwing codes. Thanks for the compliments, and the offer dubds10. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's



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