Snow tires for 22inch rims
Nov 3, 2015, 05:00 AM
#3
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Oh my..
Twenty-Two's on our little O.S.?
(I thought 20's was insane already.)
Now for some reason, I'd getting a very strong image of these in my mind...
Twenty-Two's on our little O.S.?
(I thought 20's was insane already.)
Now for some reason, I'd getting a very strong image of these in my mind...
Nov 3, 2015, 05:51 AM
#4
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you'd probably be better off getting a smaller dedicated set of wheels and snow tires, probably for cheaper than you'd get just a set of 22" snow tires (if they even make those 
)
with some 16" steelies and snow tires, you're looking at less than $750, and you can swap them yourself at home. get the narrowest wheel/tire you can - better in snow.
you would probably spend over $250/each for 22" tires alone, if you can find any.
)with some 16" steelies and snow tires, you're looking at less than $750, and you can swap them yourself at home. get the narrowest wheel/tire you can - better in snow.
you would probably spend over $250/each for 22" tires alone, if you can find any.
Nov 3, 2015, 06:14 AM
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Which one of the wheels from the supplied images resembles your current set up?
Source:http://carnews.beforward.jp/searchs/...ategory_sub=ev
Joke aside a couple of things I would like to mention/ask:
1. Do you really want to put a snow tire on a 22" wheel and mount it on the OS or you just wanted to test us here? If so, provide more details about your current wheel. I suspect unless it is like the right wheel on the picture I provided it might be very tight fit. Even if it fits the ride must be extremely harsh.
2. Generally, narrower winter tires in snow and wet pavement provide better (longitudinal) traction so, it is not advised to put up wide winter tires. Additionally, winter time roads often have potholes. Hitting one with an ultra low side profile tire could easily ruin both the cords in the tire and the wheel. A higher side profile tire also lengthens the lifetime of the suspension as the rubber takes over some of the jobs in absorbing the abuse coming from the uneven road.
3. Summer or winter you can kiss good bye to a decent fuel economy (I hope your next post is not going to be about a crappy fuel consumption).
These comments are from someone, who lives in a city that gets over 82 inches of annual snowfall. Please share your reasons why you think your 22" wheel is a good idea let alone summer but for winter.
Source:http://carnews.beforward.jp/searchs/...ategory_sub=ev
Joke aside a couple of things I would like to mention/ask:
1. Do you really want to put a snow tire on a 22" wheel and mount it on the OS or you just wanted to test us here? If so, provide more details about your current wheel. I suspect unless it is like the right wheel on the picture I provided it might be very tight fit. Even if it fits the ride must be extremely harsh.
2. Generally, narrower winter tires in snow and wet pavement provide better (longitudinal) traction so, it is not advised to put up wide winter tires. Additionally, winter time roads often have potholes. Hitting one with an ultra low side profile tire could easily ruin both the cords in the tire and the wheel. A higher side profile tire also lengthens the lifetime of the suspension as the rubber takes over some of the jobs in absorbing the abuse coming from the uneven road.
3. Summer or winter you can kiss good bye to a decent fuel economy (I hope your next post is not going to be about a crappy fuel consumption).
These comments are from someone, who lives in a city that gets over 82 inches of annual snowfall. Please share your reasons why you think your 22" wheel is a good idea let alone summer but for winter.
Last edited by AWCAWD; Nov 3, 2015 at 07:33 AM. Reason: error in image upload
Nov 3, 2015, 07:28 AM
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I don't think there is any 22" tire for an OS/RVR even made! I've had/seen >22" on a truck, but those would not fit. I suspect if you could even find them you would be looking at about 350-400 bucks each. Or would have to be custom made (yes, you CAN get custom made tires!) Makes no sense (economic or otherwise). Get a nice set of 20 or under snows and be done with it.
Last edited by CottageLifer; Nov 3, 2015 at 07:43 AM.
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The picture speaks for itself, they look amazing on the OS and they drive great as well! There was no force fitting involved, everyone loves the look of my OS. I get 25 city and around 32 hwy whoch is what I expect. Just wanted to know if there were snow options, for added security during winter. Charlotte has a light winter so I don't see a need to switch back to the stock. What sort of results do snow studs offer?
Nov 3, 2015, 07:40 AM
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Nov 3, 2015, 08:52 AM
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strike three.
either way, get some smaller wheels and snow tires.
pros:
- better snow performance on narrower wheels
- much cheaper
- change them yourself, no need to go to a tire shop 2x a year and pay
- you don't trash your (i'm guessing expensive) 22" wheels in the salt and muck
cons:
- you don't look as cool
- you have to store a set of wheels/tires