Performance

I have had mine on for about a month now. I love mine and would do it again in a heartbeat. The ride is still good. It may be a little stiffer, but there just isn't much of a difference from the stock setup. I also tow some. These things are tough and I wouldn't worry about towing anything. If the truck can pull it, the wheels and adaptors can take it.

I just had my wheels and tires spun balanced on a computer balancer at a local commercial truck tire store. They balanced out very good.

I ordered my complete setup from www.hispeedimportsanddomestics.com. Mario is a very good guy to deal with.

truckjunkie

What's the weight difference between these 22.5's and tires vs. a stock setup? What kind of power steering / suspension / front end wear/damage have you guys seen or are expecting running these setups? I can't imagine that Dodge had running 22.5's in mind when they designed the front ends for these trucks. Heck - they have a hard enough time with just the stock setups .

NCYZ1V

I tow with mine a lot near 24k lbs....also yesterday had a 4k palet in the bed the 19.5 set up did not even bulge(the kumo 265-70-R19.5tires say 5500lb each tire).

Performance

I will say these things are heavy. The Aluminum wheels are not that much heavier over stock, but it's the steel inner wheels that are heavy. The front end is not a problem at all. It still drives very well. If there could be a problem, the only thing might be the front wheel bearings. There again, the aluminum 22.5" setup doesn't way much more than a stock wheel with a 35" tire. The adaptors being hubcentric, also helps with the weight distrubution of the setup. So there isn't really any pressure points causing any kind of wear or damage other than normal driving.

There was an older thread that showed the weight differences between 22.5"s, 19.5"s, and stock setup. I'll try to dig it up.

not4shw

I would say the wheels weigh about the same (factory 17" steel front vs. 22.5 aluminum), the adapters I've delt with weight about 35lb ea. then you have the tire weight difference which is probably about 40 + lbs per tire.

I would say it's a significant difference but through my experience the heavier load range tires actually make the dodge's suspension handle better, we've done a few lifts on duallys and one customer requested the 35x12.50r17 BFG AT which is load range D, those tires don't hold the front of the dodge very well at all, the customer did the conversion and hasn't had the death wobble since, the other truck is going to 37x12.50R17 SSR's load range E and he's hoping it's going to solve his death wobble issue.

There are a couple reasons I want to do the conversion but with 22's not 22.5's.

They both look awesome but the 22's are only load range E which should ride better than the 22.5's which are like load range G or F. Also they should balance better being a light duty tire compaired to the 22.5's..

Alaskaworktruck

I'd like to jump in and say I made the swap to the 19.5"s and couldn't be happier. I installed 245/70's and have stock lift with no rub issues. The continentals I went with are an all season M&S. The first thing I noticed was the control on the mid speed corners. Previously I could "feel" the truck leaning on the stock 17" softer rubber tires. The 19.5's have a more controlled ride going into the corners, as I'm sure the 22's will have as well. Main reason I went to "big rig tires", is the semi regular drive I take up to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. 509 miles of tire eatin' road. I'm started talking to line haulers to see what size was lasting the longest and handling the best. The great ride I get on the pavement between trips, at this point is just a plus!

d-hlaw

We are all rollin on 22.5's!!!!

JD Dearden

GET SOME, now D-hlaw needs some twin super soakers.

bambam47

these wheels look awesome .. has anyone done them on a srw? i'd think about it but also wonder if it would make the truck look funny?

Eddy Reyes

Here are a few singles on 19.5


http://www.ricksontruck.com/customers_dodge_srw.html

not4shw

I talked to the guys at Americanforcewheels.com today and he told me the difference in ride between the 22.5 (big rig tires) and the 22 (load range E tires) is NIGHT & DAY different.

Choices to make big rig tires: give up a little ride but never buy tires again

285/55R22 Nitto Terra grapplers (34.37" tall): lots better ride, buy tires every 40,000 miles or so

Hmmmmm.....

Priced just adapters/wheels/lugs 22.5's cut to 22", $3500.00 + shipping

Z06-LITE

I don't know how much American Force charges to shave the 22.5's, but I only paid $4200.00 for my wheels, adapters, lugs, lug covers, hub covers, and tires. I drove down to Miami and had the conversion done at their shop. Since I paid in cash, they did not charge any sales tax. They did charge $300.00 for the 2 inch leveling kit installed. So $4500.00 total out the door.

solostyle1

i bought 2 sets of custom cut 22'5s from eviltwinsuspension.com Fair priced and the custom look is awesome. Also, down in Miami, FL there is dieselwheels.com They also custom cut wheels. They are higher priced than most but their wheels are very clean..

not4shw

I've found that the prices are cheaper when you buy the package deal from those guys. They've got it setup with their prices as package deals. They don't offer the tires I want so I only asked a price for the wheels themselves.

With the leveling kit and the 255/70R22.5, are you guys getting any rubbing at all? I'm not asking for offroad use, just daily driving, turning into driveways that have the curbs, etc.

I know most of our trucks never see offroad so I'm not asking that just what is normal driving.

Performance

I have had no issues with rubbing. I have turned onto some step grade driveways too. But, I always take it easy. The leveling kit will give it plenty of clearence for daily driving. Again, I love mine. I am so glad I went with the 22.5s instead of the 19.5s.