Tire recommendations for 22 inch 2019 rim.

[Ruddy7]

Hi all.... I'm a new member in Colorado. I purchased a new 2019 Ram Laramie Longhorn this past fall with the 5.7 Hemi eTourqe engine. The factory tires with the 22 inch wheels look whimpy. I'm shopping to upgrade the size and retain the 22 inch wheels. What are your recommendations? 22 inch wheels have limited upsize selections. The ones I've looked at are 33/12.5 22 ... Or 305/45 22 which gives me more selection but doesn't upsize much. I've looked at 325/50 22 but they look a bit large and might just rub. I have the air suspension that raises and lowers. I do mostly road driving and little off road. I don't want a noisy or rough riding tire. Be interested in your feedback. Ruddy

 

[oso_major]

What tires did you end up getting?

I'm in the same situation, factory 22s and want more rubber.

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[Ruddy7]

Hi....

I ended up with the Toyo Proxes ST 305/45 22. It gave me more height and width. When backing out of the driveway, and cranking the wheel, it may rub a bit, but not much. I have the air suspension that lowers when at highway speeds to be more aerodynamic. So, if I pull into the garage at that level, then it will do that when I back out over the curb. If it's at the normal level, then all's well. To me that's not a concern. Hope this helps... There are other options for tires, but this was the best for me. Ruddy

 

[Rockgt302]

I went with nitto ridge grapples in 305/45 22. Slight rubbing at full turn. I trimmed a bit of the inner fender, like an inch. Took 5 minutes and no rub.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Hi....

I ended up with the Toyo Proxes ST 305/45 22. It gave me more height and width. When backing out of the driveway, and cranking the wheel, it may rub a bit, but not much. I have the air suspension that lowers when at highway speeds to be more aerodynamic. So, if I pull into the garage at that level, then it will do that when I back out over the curb. If it's at the normal level, then all's well. To me that's not a concern. Hope this helps... There are other options for tires, but this was the best for me. Ruddy

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Are those clip on caliper covers?

 

[TestPilot57]

I went with nitto ridge grapples in 305/45 22. Slight rubbing at full turn. I trimmed a bit of the inner fender, like an inch. Took 5 minutes and no rub.

Wow, after a bit of head scratching and research I discovered that the stock G5 tires are 32" diameter as opposed to the 33" G4 ones. I have 35x11.50 G2s on my 2015 with no lift or level and no rubbing. I was expecting to be able to do the same on my 2020.

I guess I will start off with my Blizzak 275/60/20s for the winter and hope that by spring there is more info on how large a G2 I can fit. I will have the 4C Air Suspension, so I can do a bit of leveling/lifting if necessary via link modification. Will consider adding a true suspension lift if necessary, but also need to consider overall height so that it will fit through my standard 7' high garage door...

 

[Graygoose]

Are those clip on caliper covers?

yes those look like MGP caliper covers.

 

[PaulM]

Hi....

I ended up with the Toyo Proxes ST 305/45 22. It gave me more height and width. When backing out of the driveway, and cranking the wheel, it may rub a bit, but not much. I have the air suspension that lowers when at highway speeds to be more aerodynamic. So, if I pull into the garage at that level, then it will do that when I back out over the curb. If it's at the normal level, then all's well. To me that's not a concern. Hope this helps... There are other options for tires, but this was the best for me. Ruddy

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I've got the stock wheels on the 22's and am concerned about the Eagle Touring tires being able to handle the size of this truck in the winter snow and ice. I am looking for a change out for that reason (and a very occasional offroading while hunting). Did you get them early enough to drive in any snow? They look pretty tightly treaded, did it handle the snow okay?

 

[TestPilot57]

I have the air suspension that lowers when at highway speeds to be more aerodynamic. So, if I pull into the garage at that level...

Slightly off topic - if Aero Mode kicks in automatically, it stays there until....when?? In the G4 it goes back to Normal below 25 MPH (or so, IIRC). Also, there is no way to manually engage Aero Mode on the G4.

I know, different gens, different stuff. Just trying to figure out what I'm getting on my G5 Laramie with 4CAS.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Slightly off topic - if Aero Mode kicks in automatically, it stays there until....when?? In the G4 it goes back to Normal below 25 MPH (or so, IIRC). Also, there is no way to manually engage Aero Mode on the G4.

I know, different gens, different stuff. Just trying to figure out what I'm getting on my G5 Laramie with 4CAS.

My Limited when set on "normal" will drop to aero above 65 and goes back to normal below 15 or 20. It won't stay in aero. You can adjust it to aero and it will stay there regardless of speed.

 

[Ramvette]

Hi....

I ended up with the Toyo Proxes ST 305/45 22. It gave me more height and width. When backing out of the driveway, and cranking the wheel, it may rub a bit, but not much. I have the air suspension that lowers when at highway speeds to be more aerodynamic. So, if I pull into the garage at that level, then it will do that when I back out over the curb. If it's at the normal level, then all's well. To me that's not a concern. Hope this helps... There are other options for tires, but this was the best for me. Ruddy


Wondering if you're still happy with your tire size choice. I also want to have a tire with taller sidewalls as I want less "bling" look and hate to drop down to 20" wheels. Any other sizes you considered? Does a larger outer diameter tire change speedometer reading appreciably? Thanks!

 

[eithkrp]

Hi....

I ended up with the Toyo Proxes ST 305/45 22. It gave me more height and width. When backing out of the driveway, and cranking the wheel, it may rub a bit, but not much. I have the air suspension that lowers when at highway speeds to be more aerodynamic. So, if I pull into the garage at that level, then it will do that when I back out over the curb. If it's at the normal level, then all's well. To me that's not a concern. Hope this helps... There are other options for tires, but this was the best for me. Ruddy

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Does this cause the speedometer to be off?

 

[TestPilot57]

Does this cause the speedometer to be off?

If it's taller, it has to....

 

[eithkrp]

Wow, after a bit of head scratching and research I discovered that the stock G5 tires are 32" diameter as opposed to the 33" G4 ones. I have 35x11.50 G2s on my 2015 with no lift or level and no rubbing. I was expecting to be able to do the same on my 2020.

I guess I will start off with my Blizzak 275/60/20s for the winter and hope that by spring there is more info on how large a G2 I can fit. I will have the 4C Air Suspension, so I can do a bit of leveling/lifting if necessary via link modification. Will consider adding a true suspension lift if necessary, but also need to consider overall height so that it will fit through my standard 7' high garage door...

So is it the width causing the rub? The 305's at 32.8" tall and 12" wide wouldn't think would be an issue

 

[oso_major]

Anybody running 285/55 r22?

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[Jus Cruisin]

I replaced my original Goodyears with Goodyear Fortera 305's a couple of months ago.

 

[oso_major]

I replaced my original Goodyears with Goodyear Fortera 305's a couple of months ago. View attachment 202122

Those are 305/45?

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[Jus Cruisin]

Those are 305/45?

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305/45r22

I haven't experienced any rubbing. Some have reported a rub on the plastic inner fender well backing at full lock.