Alright guys I need some help. I have a summit white cc sb 1500 z71. I am looking at replacing the wheels as soon as I get a leveling kit. I will still be pulling a trailer every now and then dont want to lose that capability. I really like the looks of 22s but I need to functionality of the 20's. So enlighten me on what is better. I am thinking ether xd series black rockstars, or the American Racing Trench in gloss black. Thanks

 

Definitely black for color, evem black on chrome. Do you ever take your truck off road? If so, you'll want to maintian a good buffer of rubber between what you run over and your rims. 5" is what is recomended by Peterson's off road magazine for moderate to severe 4 wheeling. If you aff road adventures are minimal then you may prefer a lower profile tire on a large rim for stability. Too little rubber or too much can negatively affect ride comfort.

 

If you put 22's on there you are gonna rob some torque/power from yourself trying to turn those heavy wheels. 20's will be the same way but not as bad. Personally I'd go with 20's just so you don't lose too much of that power. Don't forget to think about gas mileage either.

 

Yeah, I have thought about that, but man 22's look good. I just don't know it it is worth it. Money for the initial purchase isn't to bad, but I think the loss in mileage and performance will be the real killer. Probably just do 20's with a leveling kit. Any good suggestions on a leveling kit?

 

Not sure. But if you plan on pulling with it you may not wanna level it. The butt sags when you load it down so if you level it and you are towing with it the back end is gonna be lower then the front..... then you'll look rediculous. Course if you don't think you'll be towing often then it doesn't matter.

 

I will end up putting air bags on the back soon after the leveling.

 

I have 22 inch forte's on my single cab with low profile tires- the ride is isnt that great but it looks bad ***- as far as power loss i really dont feel much loss

 

Man I really like the looks of 22's, but I am a little worried about power/mpg loss.

 

Initial cost probably isn't much different but when you factor in the cost of tires, the power loss, the fuel economy loss and the most overlooked factor, your braking distance will be effected as well. If you're looking at it from an economical view than the smaller the rim the better. My opinion is 15 or 16' rims are very economical but I have the same dilemma as you as to which rim to go with, 20' or 22'. I'm leaning towards 22' because its either go big or go home and 20' just aren't that big anymore considering practicallyevery full size truck on the market has an optional 20' rim available. Go with 22's, the disadvantages will be unnoticeable, match that with a Cognitto leveling kit and a good looking pair of AT or MT tires you'll have a winning combination. Now good luck deciding on the tire size and the always frustrating, "which tire to go with?".

 

They both have their good and bads basically but I say go with the 22's just because they do look bad ***.I'm goin 2 upgrade to some 22's also in a couple months.