Any suggestions and experiences you can share on tires for 22s? Also relatively how are the tires you're running priced?

 

I am very happy with my Toyo Proxy S/T 295/30/22. They have about 8k on them and still look new. You can also run 285/35/22 and the BFG KDW2 are an excellent choice for that size.

 

I previously had the BFGoodrich g-Force tires and just replaced them with the Yokohama Parada Spec-X (both sets in 285/35/22 sizes). While the BFGoodrich tread pattern looked great, the tires SUCKED. I didn't realize how bad it was until after the Yokohamas went on. It was like getting a new car. The ride was 10 times smoother and the new tires were so quiet. My biggest complaint with the BFGoodrich tires was that after about 5K miles, they got so loud that on a road trip all you heard was a loud howl for a few hours. Annoying...

I guess I will truly know if the Yoko's are better after a few thousand miles, but I know for sure that I will never go back to the BFGoodrich tire again.

 

Yeah I was originally considering the Yoko's but after looking at the price difference and how much cheaper they were to the Pirelli's and the BFG's it started to make me a bit skeptical.

 

I was definitely with you on that one. The price seemed a little too low but I took a chance anyway. I have a few hundred miles on them so far and I am very happy. I put them on the car a couple weeks ago and towed the race car up to Sebring 2 weekends ago. The ride up was very smooth and quiet at 90mph with a trailer and car behind me.

I will post another review in a couple months...

 

Funny, I had the exact opposite experience with both of these tires although they were on a different vehicle. Yokos were loud and unbearable with half the tread although they had god grip. The BFG's handle great, smooth ride and the noise was not bad at all.
The Toyo's have been silent, excellent handling although just a touch sharp over certain road conditions but what do you expect with a 295/30 series tire? Rough road gets the comfort setting!!

 

I generally use Pirelli for 21" and up, but Ive also done Michelin and BFGs. I prefer Pirelli, although the tread rating on the Nero is only 220, its the same for the Michelin, and the BGF is 300.

All 3 ride good IMO, because if you really cared about ride quality, you wouldnt have 22's.

 

I 2nd the Toyos...Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires are also good but overpriced IMO...A bunch of people I know have also said the Sumitomo HTR tire is good...it's much cheaper than most tires at that size ($179 at Tire Rack), but I've heard nothing but good things...when my Scorpion Zeros need changing, I will be giving them a shot.

 

Oh yes, I almost forgot the Scorpion Zero. Really the best large diameter tire I think. Had them on a few of my shop trucks, and they ride very good, and they have a long life.

 

How big of a difference is the ride quality between running 285/35/22 and 295/30/22. Is it a dramatic improvement to go with the 285 or is it hardly noticeable?

People have recommended I get the 295. Is it because it looks better? Are 285 not wide enough and have too thick of a sidewall?

 

The rolling diameter is closest to stock with the 295's. The 285/35 are a little too tall and throw the speedometer off a bit. The ride is probably comparable between the two with the 285/35 being a touch more compliant.

 

I am using Pirelli Scorpion Zero on my 22" Techart and I love it !

 

Thanks that was exactly what I needed to know. I think I'm gonna go with the Toyo Proxes in 295/30/22. Im getting them for 240 + 15 for mount and balancing, is that on the high or fair side for pricing?

 

Love the Toyo's but I went with the Prada X-Specs. I have the Toyo's on my X5 and they are very nice and smooth. The Prada X-Spec I think grip better and it very quiet after 800miles. I would recommend either. I went with a 285/35/22 over the 295/30/22 as I wanted a taller sidewall for comfort and wear.

 

+1 on this too ... the Pirelli Scorpion Zero Assimetricos are bloody fantastic. I've pushed these tires often and they are performing great. All this in a M+S rated tire - not bad! 295/30-22 will cost about $265 to $310 a tire.

Remember to balance and rotate often to extend tire life/wear ... every 5000 miles.