bought some 22s and new A/T tires

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I prefer to run one set of wheels and tires throughout the year. I used to run dedicated wheels with snow tires on my FWD cars, but have had a lot of good luck with popular A/T tires on my trucks and SUVs. My new Tahoe came through with Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT tires, an OK looking On-Road All-Terrain, but the two most recent snow storms proved they really weren't up to the task of the lake-effect snow we get here in the Buffalo area and Southtowns. FWIW, these Goodyear's are NOT 3PMSF rated.

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So I wanted new tires, but I also had seen some new-body style Tahoe's with these particular 22" wheels. Looking through the online configuration, they are a dealer added option. I love how they look on this body and figured, about now would be the best time to choose new wheels.

I found this set of brand-new "take off wheels", option code SGM. Actual genuine wheels. I am not a fan of replicas and just don't see a lot of reason to replace OE/genuine wheels with potentially dangerous copies. Bought some new GM/Delco TPMS sensors and a set of 275/50R22 Toyo Open Country AT3s. They're 3PMSF rated and should do just fine. I have never had a set of Toyo Tires before, let alone Open Country's -- but they came highly recommended to me by a few folks.

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Love how they look and I think this is just what the truck needed. The monochromatic look of Empire Beige and black is excellent. Sold my factory 20's to my Dad for his '22 Silverado W/T which has steel wheels. That'll be a nice upgrade for his truck.

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looks great! I ran Toyo AT II’s on my truck in colorado for 3 winters and they were like driving on rails in 4wd. excellent tires, just make sure to keep them rotated.
 
I have the Wrangler Territory A/T "road tires" as well as OEM on my Silverado. We haven't had much snow here....and when it does we stay home (retired). Otherwise the OEM tires are very smooth and quiet-which is what GM was probably aiming for. They do seem to be wearing quickly. Thinking about the Continental A/T when these wear out.
How is the diameter. New wheels/tires compare to OEM?

Standard GM Dealer Policy NOW is they will no longer calibrate (ECM/TCM) to different diameter tires and wheels.
 
I have the Wrangler Territory A/T "road tires" as well as OEM on my Silverado. We haven't had much snow here....and when it does we stay home (retired). Otherwise the OEM tires are very smooth and quiet-which is what GM was probably aiming for. They do seem to be wearing quickly. Thinking about the Continental A/T when these wear out.
How is the diameter. New wheels/tires compare to OEM?

Standard GM Dealer Policy NOW is they will no longer calibrate (ECM/TCM) to different diameter tires and wheels.
I will agree with that, the OE Wrangler Territory are very quiet and smooth. They're a good 3-season tire.

The new tire size is slightly off, but within margin of error. This would be the factory tire size if optioned with a 22" wheel. Friend has an Autel that thinks it can change tire size. Not sure but I am going to try.

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Those look nice. I'm assuming that, since you went with 22" wheels, that the Tahoe is going to be a dedicated road warrior, and you don't plan on taking off road. Have you had a chance to see how they deal with the snow and ice?
 
I loved my toyo AT III's but boy they are sure proud of them $$$$
Weak point was wet traction at high speed.. (but not weak just average)
they are slightly eclipsed now by the newer falken A/T4W IMO.
 
Those look nice. I'm assuming that, since you went with 22" wheels, that the Tahoe is going to be a dedicated road warrior, and you don't plan on taking off road. Have you had a chance to see how they deal with the snow and ice?
I’m usually on some sort of road, either paved or dirt 80% of the time. But it’s no stranger to unimproved dirt roads or land. Granted I’m not trying to mud it no do I attend any sort of off road rails/rock crawling etc.

But they already got dirty once today.

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I loved my toyo AT III's but boy they are sure proud of them $$$$
Weak point was wet traction at high speed.. (but not weak just average)
they are slightly eclipsed now by the newer falken A/T4W IMO.
Oh yeah tell me about it. Every 22 is big money besides your highway tire. Gone are the days of $800 sets of tires for any sort of versatility.
 
Looks great. I like those optional wheels. How noisy are the Toyos compared to the OEM tire? My wife’s Yukon Xl AT4 will be ready for new shoes in a year or so.
 
Looks great. I like those optional wheels. How noisy are the Toyos compared to the OEM tire? My wife’s Yukon Xl AT4 will be ready for new shoes in a year or so.
Not bad and I’m being honest. I’ve had other ATs that I’ve tried to lie to myself about noise. Yes you hear these some as they are an AT but nothing bad. The radio and my exhaust easily are louder.
 
I’m usually on some sort of road, either paved or dirt 80% of the time. But it’s no stranger to unimproved dirt roads or land. Granted I’m not trying to mud it no do I attend any sort of off road rails/rock crawling etc.

But they already got dirty once today.

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It's not about the dirt. Oversized wheels, with low profile tires, are much more susceptible to damage, not only on the street, but very much so when off-roading. When off-roading, small wheels/high sidewall tires, with the ballooned sidewalls, protect the wheels from damage on rocks and such. They are also are better for dropping the air pressure, to give better traction.

Oversized wheels/low profile tires can really add to the looks of a car. But they are definitely more suited for the paved road.
 
Looks great. I like those optional wheels. How noisy are the Toyos compared to the OEM tire? My wife’s Yukon Xl AT4 will be ready for new shoes in a year or so.
The Toyos were only slightly worse than the very mild Firestone destination AT on my jeep.
They had abit of a hum at speed on the highway after 10k miles not too objectionable.
and I hate loud tires.
 
It's not about the dirt. Oversized wheels, with low profile tires, are much more susceptible to damage, not only on the street, but very much so when off-roading. When off-roading, small wheels/high sidewall tires, with the ballooned sidewalls, protect the wheels from damage on rocks and such. They are also are better for dropping the air pressure, to give better traction.

Oversized wheels/low profile tires can really add to the looks of a car. But they are definitely more suited for the paved road.
All very true and understood. I’m not terribly worried. They’re still a 50 series tire and the AT3s have rim guard profiled sidewalls that sit above the wheel.

I can’t imagine many places in our area, even off road areas where your only place of travel would necessitate that. At least not where I frequent. My main off road area is my land which is dirt (mud this time of year) trails/tractor roads. Relatively flat, some dips. Nothing too crazy. Total vehicle approach is the biggest positive for these.
 
IMO, your previous size looked better and fit the truck character better. But optics are subjective.
Winter=highest possible wall. I know you have the same width, but slide here and there, and your wheel might be a victim. And not only wheel. Hitting the curb with the wheel usually means a suspension issue.
I was doing donuts with BMW, entertaining my daughter, and hit the mall curb with 205/50 R17. That winter I switched snows from 205/55R16 to 205/50 R17 to fit Brembo upgrade. If I had 16, the tire would hit the curb, not the wheel. Interestingly, the wheel survived, but the rear subframe did not.
 
These Toyo Open Country’s have been phenomenal in the lake effect snow we’ve been getting here in WNY. I have not had to put the truck in 4WD once.

Mind the OE Goodyears you couldn’t go anywhere without 4WD with a couple inches of snow.

Super pleased.
 
That looks fantastic!
Thank you. Super pleased with the choice. Again this week we got maybe 1.5-2’. Driving through some untouched roads with varying snow totals. They did great. These tires also have had great traction on packed snow/ice. What a world of difference.
 
These Toyo Open Country’s have been phenomenal in the lake effect snow we’ve been getting here in WNY. I have not had to put the truck in 4WD once.

Mind the OE Goodyears you couldn’t go anywhere without 4WD with a couple inches of snow.

Super pleased.
i loved my AT II’s in the snow/ocean of colorado. truck felt like it was on rails while all the passenger cars were sliding around.
 
i loved my AT II’s in the snow/ocean of colorado. truck felt like it was on rails while all the passenger cars were sliding around.
Never had Toyos before. This made me a believer in the Open Country’s. I think since there’s adequate tread block spacing the tire can evacuate loose snow effectively. I do not get thrown around in the mealy greasy snow anymore like I did with the Goodyears— again those were kinda closed pattern.
 
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