Finally got some new meat on mine: 285/45/22(32.5) and dam its a tightt fight gonna need a lift soon. Forgot hot to post pictures to replies again >.< They can be seen in my gallery though until i get some backup to link them.
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Finally got some new meat on mine: 285/45/22(32.5) and dam its a tightt fight gonna need a lift soon. Forgot hot to post pictures to replies again >.< They can be seen in my gallery though until i get some backup to link them.
Dang...Don't know that I've seen 22's w/o a lift (in this thread). OTOH, Seems I read where 33's will fit stock height suspension? I'm guessing you've got some rubbing or turning issues...maybe because of the width/offset?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lizardmen3477
Nice looking wheels!
The width and offset isnt to bad they stick out a tad but just enough to make it look good. I did have to trim the inside front some. and well pull out the BFH mod on the back of the well, and with some cosmetic cover up to pull it off. No rubbing or turn issues :)
It ain't difficult, just copy & paste the image url, then change the url tags to img.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lizardmen3477
Nice look'n rig...:thumbup:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...ruckshinin.jpg
:thumbsUP:Quote:
Originally Posted by Lizardmen3477
Did you have OEM wheels before? If so, I'd be interested in your thoughts of MPG before and after the swap. (Still trying to decide whether stock or larger tires get the best MPG results.)
Kinda leaning toward smaller for city driving and larger for HWY? IDK.
Must be lotsa smooth roads where you live 'cause the ride is gonna be shait with those rubber bands.:o:o:(:(:yesb::yesgray:
PK
Pk those aint no rubberbands ! The roads arent horrible here but not to many smooth. Ride is nice in these even with potholes and such. I used to run 285/35/22 so this is a nice improvement.
Yes Vette i run my stocks for winter which are 285/60/18 so the mpgs arent that different maybe 1-2 less. I do a combo of constant highway and city.Quote:
Did you have OEM wheels before? If so, I'd be interested in your thoughts of MPG before and after the swap. (Still trying to decide whether stock or larger tires get the best MPG results.)
Kinda leaning toward smaller for city driving and larger for HWY? IDK.
Thx Dub !Quote:
It ain't difficult, just copy & paste the image url, then change the url tags to img.
Nice look'n rig...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da.../New_Tires.jpg There we got but how do I get the size bigger?
The 32's give you lower mileage or vica-versa?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lizardmen3477
I agree, those don't quite qualify as rubber bands. They are still manageable by tire pressure. I'm guessing 3-4lbs less than stock feel about the same?
BTW...Here's what ya call "rubber bands"....
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/IMGP0623.JPG
Look at the filename pasted in your link. It's got "thumbs" in the path. Just copy the link from the full-size pic (when opened). That'll get it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lizardmen3477
What kind of wheels are those? Offset or backspace? Are they 9's?
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Originally Posted by Lizardmen3477
Yeh...what him sez...:yesgray:Quote:
Originally Posted by 89Vette
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da.../New_Tires.jpg
Vette they are 22x9.5 with an offset of +10mm and backspace is 5.6''. I get a little less mpg with these guys then over my stock ones.( most likely due to the sheer weight of these comp to stock)
Don't forget Lizard that your tires are larger than OEM and are throwing off your ODO and speedometer by 8.532% LESS than how far/fast you're actually going.
Also, your OD is 32.09" according to the calculator at 1010tires.
-V
Ooooh...you're a keen stickler. AFAICT, they look like Nitto NT420's. On their website, the OD is listed exactly as 32.09". Considering variance from brand-to-brand, I'm surprised they come out EXACTLY the same as the 1010's calculator!Quote:
Originally Posted by Vendetta
I REALLY like those rims, lizardman! 5-spoke, 6-lug wheels are rare. What make/model are they? FWIW, I like the wheel/tire ratio and how they fill the wells. Better than any other 22's I've seen pictured in this thread. And, I like the 45's way better than the appearance of your older 35's....
I like the addition of the chrome nerf bar too!
:ThumbsUP!:
Will increasing my OD by only 0.5" have any affect on my TOD or any other functions? I currently have 29.5" and my next tire setup will be 30" hopefully. Maybe even 30.5". Depending on which tire I go with.
H3, the only thing that will affect will be your speedo and odo. They both will be very slightly wrong. Not much at all. There are online tire calculators that will give you the exact percentage they'll be off by.
Mark
Really? With only half an inch. I figured it wouldn't make any difference at all. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by deermagnet
Well I did say very slightly, not much at all. The 1/2" may be so small it doesn't matter. There has to be some difference.
Mark
I hear ya. :smilegrayQuote:
Originally Posted by deermagnet
I'm thinking of picking up some NTG's @ 255/60/18. Good price and good looking tire. Also heard from many it has long life.
Compared to the OEM 245/60/18s on your 2001, your new tires will yield a negligible 1.59% reduction in reported speed and distance traveled. You'll be going ever so slightly faster and farther than your speedo and odo tell you.Quote:
Originally Posted by H3_VX
Probably within industry standards.
-V
I just picked up a set of 265 60 18 Hankook atm. They look and grip amazing. still playing in the mountain snow with them
what is the biggest tire and wheel could go for without lifting the truck with original suspension.
um, please don't take any offense, :o but you've seriously gotta start trying the "search" function...that question is probably either #1 or #2 most common question. There's thread after thread on it. in fact there's one with the exact same words you used in your question..... read up on the topic, it will help you decide how to proceed or what you need to consider in your decision making.Quote:
Originally Posted by sean_grigoros
Yep, these will be mine as soon as they come in.
http://www.ballistic-wheels.com/Blac...ster-814-black
I love Ballistic wheels. I have some Ballistic Wizards for my H3. Just saving up some cash to buy some tires to go with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXobsession
That there iz a sic look'n wheel...:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by VXobsession
Just saw a set for real, on a chev 4x @ the local fleet/farm...:drool:
Circled the truck a couple of times...before I realized the owner was sitting in the drivers seat...with a WTF? look on his face...:mbrasd:
A quick :thumbup:, & he knew I was diggn' his wheels...:yesgray:
That's my story, & I'm stickn' to it.
Here are the Viscera 777 wheels with 285/50-20 Falken tires mounted on them.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1.../P1070346a.jpg
FWIW, these wheels wheren't totally bolt-on. I had to convert the front hub bolts from the allen-cap screw to hex, then grind off nearly half of their head profile for the wheels to hit the backing plate. (Longer studs and spacers would have been another option -- or machine shop to remove about 3/16" from the inside bore depth.)
I also had to modify a bit of the wheel well. A bit of the front well edge was trimmed of and I had to "persuade" one screw on the backside [to intend further via use of a hammer].
These say 31.3" on Falken's website. Kinda hard to see how 33"er's can fit without serious lift. FWIW, I cranked the front up an inch but put it back where it was. I was leaned toward the budget lift (spacers in the rear), but think I like it as-is.
I do really like the big wheel on small truck look. My neighbor thinks it looks like a giant RC car.
Looks good Vette. :thumbup:
Could you add more info for the rims? I see they're 17" rims from the tire info. Do you have the width and offset?
First of all, I goofed. (I corrected the previous post.)
My vette has 17's. I typed 17 as force of habit! <embarassed>. The VX is fitted with 20"er's now.
These Viscera's are 20x9" with 10mm offset. Here are some additional views if you like. You can probably tell by the shadow, but they sit outboard just a tad. Not very noticable though. Probably is less than 1/2".
Remember that the speedo is really just measuring the RPM of the tire & converting that to rate for distance traveled. Likewise, the ODO is just measuring the number of revolutions of the tire & converting it to distance traveled. It all boils down to the circumference of the tire which is directly proportional to the diameter (c=d*pi).Quote:
Originally Posted by H3_VX
So ... the easiest way to wrap your mind around it is that the % increase you make tire diameter, your speedo & odo will be off by the same % (going from a 30" tire to a 33" tire will throw your guages off by 10%).
As a matter of fact, if you were to calibrate your speedo against a GPS with new tires, then again when the tires are used up, you should see a difference (small but measurable).
I recently downloaded the. Motometal Pdf catalog. Looking at page 13, the black MO959 rims come in a variety of configurations. This includes rim size, various offsets, and the obvious lug numbers. Looks like the lugs are a no brainer, and i wanted to get 18 inch rims. I had three questions for a nonlifted VX: ( to see if these will these even fit)
Best width (9 or 10")
Best offset that wont stick out ridiculously far
They didnt list the centers either -i think ours is 100mm
http://i50.tinypic.com/1z7356v.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/28tgqc4.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/1juglv.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/fcsj8k.jpg
Procomp wheels PXA-8101, 8x16, 108mm center, 0 offset, 4.5" backspacing
Toyo Open Country tires, M/T 285/75R16/10 ply, 33.0" dia x 11.5"
3" lift: JRS Springs, cranked torsion bars
So, my new tires are at exactly 35", but remember I have 4.78 gears in. So now that I am averaging just over 200miles per tank, what is the actual miles? What do I multiply by?
I'm talkin out my arse here because I really don't know, but:
4.78 is the number of revolutions of the drive shaft for each revolution of the tire. So if you swapped from 4.11s to 4.78s, then your ODO & Speedo should be off by 16%.
But ...
You also increased your tire diameter (from 29" to 35") for a difference of 20% but in the opposite direction. Your net SHOULD be a 4% change in your ODO & Speedo.
The best way to check is just to compare your mph to the reading on a GPS or to run a known distance and compare the ODO reading (the longer the distance, the more accurate the comparison will be - I'd do a minimum of 10 miles but more is better).
Y'all can correct me on what I've FUBAR'd here.
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Originally Posted by LittleBeast
I done did all the homework for ya months ago Ryan...:rotate:Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
Don't you remember...:confused:...:laughing:
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hu-hu-hu...hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu...he said tire...hu,hu,hu,hu,hu,hu...Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...ricn_gthic.jpg
Whats the fun in that? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
Bazinga!!!
Holy Crap on a Cracker - The Peanut Butter Kid musta ate his Wheaties this morning ... trading jabs wit da big boyz now!!! Impressive.