rstone
05-25-2009, 10:12 PM
What does it take to fit 22.5 big wheels on a 09 3500 4x4 gmc?
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carhauler 05-25-2009, 10:16 PM Use the search feature in this section , they ride like sh..... and are hard on the driveline, look cool though. SPUDNIK 05-26-2009, 12:48 AM never heard of them ridin like shit.....and they wouldnt be any harder on the drivetrain then some 35's mud tires but all it takes is 10 lug adapters Z71offroader 05-26-2009, 10:26 AM depends on the size tires you want. i know some guys are lowered or bagged on 22.5 even 24.5s and some are leveled to lifted on them. rstone 05-26-2009, 11:58 AM I will try the search again but I could not found anything might be using it wrong. Wht06shee 05-26-2009, 03:32 PM well alot of the guys that ive seen that lowered theres dually on 22.5's actually shaved the rim down to a 22" and put low pro tires on, but as for me when i get my 22.5's with 255/70r22.5 they will fit with just minor trimming Semi-crazy 05-26-2009, 05:06 PM The 255/70s are normally just shy of 37in tall. As for the new body style some have posted on here with just trimming on a stock truck, others have posted needing 6-7in of lift without trimming (less for the old body style). I ran into the same problem...I dont believe you can just search 22.5, you have to use some other things like semi rim, etc... rockyjohnson 05-26-2009, 10:54 PM i would say 6-8" with a little trimming on the bumper, i'm runnin 35's on a 2500 with a 6" fabtech and i trimmed mine SPUDNIK 05-27-2009, 12:35 AM ive road in a stock height truck with the 22.5 minor trimming worked Z71offroader 05-27-2009, 09:57 AM with 255/70s i would say atleast a leveling kit with alot of trimming, what is in your favor with running these tires is they are tall but they are alot more narrow than most 35-37s and the wheels arent near as wide or has such a negative offset. country05 05-27-2009, 08:16 PM They will fit with a leveling kit an some trimming. The only downside to it is it will ride rougher since the torsion bars will be cranked up. I suggest a 4in lift, this will keep the ride quality close to stock an keep your cv angles correct. pa32rt 05-28-2009, 12:06 PM The added weight of a heavy wheel/tire combo along with heavy adapter(s) causes alot of stress on the front end. The rear can handle it-for the most part. The front has alot more moving pieces that are affected. Keep a pair of wheel bearing assemblies with you if you go far away from home - just in case. rstone 05-28-2009, 02:33 PM what about 19.5 wrap with 225/70/19.5? Will they fit with out lifting the truck? 08radolt 05-28-2009, 03:35 PM yes no problem with the 225/70/r19.5 LETHAL WEAPON 05-28-2009, 09:24 PM What does it take to fit 22.5 big wheels on a 09 3500 4x4 gmc? LOOK IN MY GARAGE AND LOOK AT MINE:D | ||