if i were to change from stock rims to 22's would i need to get my speedo calibrated? and should i upgrade my brakes?

 

im pretty sure you dont have to ajust your speedo as long as you keep the same tire size....

 

The rims only affect the size of the hole in the tire ... not the tread area. A larger rim should be coupled with a lower profile tire.

Yes, you should upgrade your brakes but not because of the rims ... you should always be looking to find more effective ways of slowing these heavy trucks down.

 

i have 22's on my 99 and i havent had my speedo recal'd i just go about 3 miles under the speed limit. as far as the brakes i have stock brakes with no problems but i do plan on getting some upgraded ones in the future. as far as the tires go i drive my truck like i stole it so i dont feel comfortable with low profile tires. i have 305/45/22 hankook ventus st's and they only rub at full turn but even then its only a little bit.

 

I would prefer low profile if I drove it hard (I do but I'm not going to put that type of rim/tire combo on a 4x4). Shorter, stiffer sidewall means quicker steering response and more rim = less tire. Since quality rims weigh less (lighter material and a lot of air space) you wind up with less unsprung weight ... another plus for handeling.

Of course ... all this is really better on a smooth track vs. the cracked, potholed street. Blown tires and bent/cracked rims = expensive.

 

Whers the Pic?

 

hey lance if u stop in here again and read this post, put up a pic of ur truck i wanna see it!

 

i havent figured out how to do a gallery here but i do have one on DTW so here is a link to a pic from there




-lancelanz-

 

TMS Bill, How do you like your set-up and how are the BFG's holding up? I'm looking at upgrading rims and tires but want some more info before I decide...

 

I'm just using the stock steel that came on it. I like the BFG's a lot when it's dry ... not so much when it's wet. The tread design clogs easily in soft, packable material (mud, snow) so there are MUCH better choices for off-roading but the tread itself is deep so they wear a long time on pavement. Would I buy another set? ... yup ... probably LT295/75/16's (after a small lift).