From 22's to Stock 18's
#1
From 22's to Stock 18's
hi guys,
well our Disco came with some 22's when we bought it.
We are not fans about the "big wheels" but we decided we could go back to stock if needed.
Well that needed time is asap now lol!
Today when my wife was ready to go to work one of the tires was flat!
So here is the dilemma:
We found an OEM set for $200.
if we get back to smaller tires should we be gaining or loosing mpgs?
will post pics and sizes when I get home.
well our Disco came with some 22's when we bought it.
We are not fans about the "big wheels" but we decided we could go back to stock if needed.
Well that needed time is asap now lol!
Today when my wife was ready to go to work one of the tires was flat!
So here is the dilemma:
We found an OEM set for $200.
if we get back to smaller tires should we be gaining or loosing mpgs?
will post pics and sizes when I get home.
#3
Exact measurements when I get home
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#7
Go back to the stock 18" or 16". That's what the car was designed for so it will do better on those on pretty much everything. Don't expect a huge gain on mpg though. When comes to wheels and tires, get the best your money can buy. It will make the car ride better, perform better, and be much safer.
#8
With a tire measurement of 265-50-22, you are at 32.4 inches, give or take., Stock size averages about 29.1 inches. So you are way oversized.
You wont.
You may gain MPG back based on weight alone, if you downsize, but as said before, don't look for a ton of gains. 22 inch wheels are extremely heavy, compared to 16's 18's or even 19's.
I run 19's in the summer with the correct sized tire (255-50-19) and my mileage difference isn't anything to write home about.
If you want to keep the 22's and be somewhat close, the tire size you need is 265-35-22. Keep in mind that a 35 profile tire on a 2 ton brick WILL ride extremely hard. It'll handle like its on rails (pardon the overused pun) but your back wont be happy.
And you will lose tires alot.....
You may gain MPG back based on weight alone, if you downsize, but as said before, don't look for a ton of gains. 22 inch wheels are extremely heavy, compared to 16's 18's or even 19's.
I run 19's in the summer with the correct sized tire (255-50-19) and my mileage difference isn't anything to write home about.
If you want to keep the 22's and be somewhat close, the tire size you need is 265-35-22. Keep in mind that a 35 profile tire on a 2 ton brick WILL ride extremely hard. It'll handle like its on rails (pardon the overused pun) but your back wont be happy.
And you will lose tires alot.....
Last edited by dgi 07; 03-18-2016 at 01:41 PM. Reason: Addition