22 inch Wheels for RRS

[p38brickus]

Gentlemen...........and others.
My 2008 RRS has 20inch rims. I'm happy with them. I have an opportunity to buy some 22inch rims. Now you purists who want to bush bash wouldn't like them because you can't get muddy tyres but for someone like me (a pretty boy ) I reckon they'd look better. I intend to keep the 20's for when I'm towing my van but are there any downfalls in the 22's to watch out for? I guess they would ride rougher with lower profile but..........
Your experienced knowledge would be appreciated.
Thank you.

[p38arover]

Downfall?

Just plain ugly?

[DunnToImpress]

It could look quite good, if you go ahead i look forward to seeing images. Downfalls, speedo will be out, you may also have issues getting into Underground carparks at normal height.

[p38brickus]

Thanks guys. The 20's have 45 profile tyres and the 22's have 35 profile. Will that make them roughly the same rolling diameter?
This is the old girl with the 20's.

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[Geedublya]

Downfalls are harsher ride, more expensive tyres, more easily damaged tyres and more easily damaged rims.

[p38brickus]

Downfalls are harsher ride, more expensive tyres, more easily damaged tyres and more easily damaged rims.

Thanks mate. I'll keep the 20's for when I tow the van into the country roads etc. I take your points but the price I'm paying would make your eyes water. I get my tyres from Tempe Tyres in Sydney and they have 22's for under $150 a corner. I've had Atturos on my X5 for years and get 40,000kms from them. The damage from ruts in our lovely roads now could be an issue, I'll concede that.

[p38brickus]

Would I be better to tow my van with the 20's and 45 profile tyres or would you think the 22's with 35 profile would be OK?

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[p38arover]

Thanks guys. The 20's have 45 profile tyres and the 22's have 35 profile. Will that make them roughly the same rolling diameter?

You haven't given enough information to make a calculation, we need the width.

Look here: Tire Size Calculator

[Rextheute]

I've had the 22 inch Stormer on my RRS - they were surprisingly good and look great .
Speedo was possibly reading a little slow ...maybe 8 kmh.
in my old posts they would be a pic , I now run the standard 19inch with General Grabber A/T tyres 55 profile .

I still have them , might be time for a change again .
go for it .

[p38brickus]

I've had the 22 inch Stormer on my RRS - they were surprisingly good and look great .
Speedo was possibly reading a little slow ...maybe 8 kmh.
in my old posts they would be a pic , I now run the standard 19inch with General Grabber A/T tyres 55 profile .

I still have them , might be time for a change again .
go for it .

Thanks for the reply. I have a Hema Navigator and always use it as my speedo. Just got in the habit of looking there when I want to know speed rather than looking at the actual speedo so accuracy is not an issue.
I'll check your Stormers out.