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The Royal Flush · 10-25-2012, 12:06 PM

So... I just received and installed 22" wheels for my car. They were purchased by my car club prez. (long story as to why). However, I am concerned with the tire size. They are 255/30/22. I'm not the biggest fan of the space between the tire and fender well. Previously I had the same wheels in 24" (mistake). Now with the 22" should I:

A. Replace 255/30/22 with a different size tire ( if so all four or just two and what size)
B. Drop vehicle ( if so how much)
C. Spend no more money... Leave as is and move on.

Any help would be appreciated. Sorry for pic resolution

BronxxBombers213 · 10-25-2012, 12:51 PM

lower your car and you will be happy...

265/30 is the largest you could go to be sure you have no rubbing... not sure if you could get away with 255/35 or 265/35.. some members do and some dont that depends on your offsets... but while those will help, it will be minimal.

drop the car

DraggnFrameGMC · 10-26-2012, 04:12 AM

Lower it

usmcjlp · 10-26-2012, 06:53 AM

Tire size doesn't match the vehicle. Why would anyone take a performance vehicle and install a tire that reduces the capability of the car?

I'm not trying to bash. The wheels are not bad, but 22s make it look like pimp my ride.

usmcjlp · 10-26-2012, 06:55 AM

I just saw that you're in Savannah. Are you stationed at Hunter AAF? Your club Prez should know better!

mntgome1 · 10-26-2012, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcjlp

Tire size doesn't match the vehicle. Why would anyone take a performance vehicle and install a tire that reduces the capability of the car?

I'm not trying to bash. The wheels are not bad, but 22s make it look like pimp my ride.

Exactly what does "Pimp my ride" look like....

The Royal Flush · 10-26-2012, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcjlp

Tire size doesn't match the vehicle. Why would anyone take a performance vehicle and install a tire that reduces the capability of the car?

I'm not trying to bash. The wheels are not bad, but 22s make it look like pimp my ride.

There are many people that run 22" wheels... I don't think of "pimp my ride" either. All I was asking is what should I do given the situation I have... Should I A. Lower, B. Change the tire, or c. keep as is.

Thanks,

The Royal Flush · 10-26-2012, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcjlp

I just saw that you're in Savannah. Are you stationed at Hunter AAF? Your club Prez should know better!

I am not in the Miliatary.

SolomonAKOO · 10-27-2012, 06:23 AM

Drop it an inch.

mntgome1 · 10-27-2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SolomonAKOO

Drop it an inch.

YUP!

10-25-2012, 12:06 PM	#1
The Royal Flush I wanna go fast!! Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Package Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 24	Need some help with my tire size issue. So... I just received and installed 22" wheels for my car. They were purchased by my car club prez. (long story as to why). However, I am concerned with the tire size. They are 255/30/22. I'm not the biggest fan of the space between the tire and fender well. Previously I had the same wheels in 24" (mistake). Now with the 22" should I: A. Replace 255/30/22 with a different size tire ( if so all four or just two and what size) B. Drop vehicle ( if so how much) C. Spend no more money... Leave as is and move on. Any help would be appreciated. Sorry for pic resolution Attached Images

10-25-2012, 12:51 PM	#2
BronxxBombers213 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 2,387	lower your car and you will be happy... 265/30 is the largest you could go to be sure you have no rubbing... not sure if you could get away with 255/35 or 265/35.. some members do and some dont that depends on your offsets... but while those will help, it will be minimal. drop the car __________________

10-27-2012, 06:23 AM	#9
SolomonAKOO Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	Drop it an inch. __________________ 1 7/8" TSP headers straight piped, Custom Tick Performance cam w/ supporting mods, 1" BMR springs and other BMR suspension mods. Tuned with HPtuners by Matt@FSP

10-26-2012, 04:12 AM	#3
DraggnFrameGMC Drives: 2011 Synergy Green Camaro LT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 830	Lower it

10-26-2012, 06:53 AM	#4
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 755	Tire size doesn't match the vehicle. Why would anyone take a performance vehicle and install a tire that reduces the capability of the car? I'm not trying to bash. The wheels are not bad, but 22s make it look like pimp my ride.

10-26-2012, 06:55 AM	#5
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 755	I just saw that you're in Savannah. Are you stationed at Hunter AAF? Your club Prez should know better!