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Old 04-28-2021 | 06:36 PM
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21 or 22 inch wheels?

What would you choose 21 or 22? It seems there are more winter and all season tires for the 21's .What do you guys think? I like the look of the 22s but can't see any snow tire options on Tirerack.
Old 04-28-2021 | 06:41 PM
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22s because I think they look better, tbh.

It does suck for winter, but you can always find a good set of wheel and tires for a good deal if you look around.
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What would you choose 21 or 22? It seems there are more winter and all season tires for the 21's .What do you guys think? I like the look of the 22s but can't see any snow tire options on Tirerack.
Hi, I have 22 inch wheels and I purchased 285/40/R22 Perelli winter tires from my dealership because they’re storing them. There are more options for 21 inch wheels, but I wanted 22 inch wheels, they look better.

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Old 04-28-2021 | 08:26 PM
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Get the 22's and find 21 takeoffs for your winter set? The 22's will be cheaper from the factory than trying to buy them as take offs.

I went with 21's this time, but the next one I spec, I'm going to get the 22's.
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What would you choose 21 or 22? It seems there are more winter and all season tires for the 21's .What do you guys think? I like the look of the 22s but can't see any snow tire options on Tirerack.
I can't see my wheels while I'm driving so I don't care much how they look, and I don't care what others think. 22" wheels will be a much stiffer ride, and increases the possibility of wheel damage if you hit a pothole. I think the tire options in 21" are few and $$$. I have 20" wheels on both my G and Lexus, and find the tire selection more to my preferences. But if Pirellis are your tire brand and looks are your priority, go with the bigger wheels.
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Old 04-29-2021 | 12:26 PM
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I agree and the 20s and 21 allow the vehicle to be used for what it is intended for. As of right now on Tirerack there seems to be a lot more options on 21s

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...nLoadRating=XL
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I can't see my wheels while I'm driving so I don't care much how they look, and I don't care what others think. 22" wheels will be a much stiffer ride, and increases the possibility of wheel damage if you hit a pothole. I think the tire options in 21" are few and $$$. I have 20" wheels on both my G and Lexus, and find the tire selection more to my preferences. But if Pirellis are your tire brand and looks are your priority, go with the bigger wheels.
Sorry but that is one of the most stupid things I have heard in a while - maybe you should get pink 15" wheels since you will not see them when you are driving. There is a lot of rubber on the 22s and with the adaptive suspension it is very smooth and comfortable.
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Sorry but that is one of the most stupid things I have heard in a while - maybe you should get pink 15" wheels since you will not see them when you are driving. There is a lot of rubber on the 22s and with the adaptive suspension it is very smooth and comfortable.
Well count me among the few forum neaderthals who lack any compulsive urge to pimp their ride just to be the envy of the cul-de-sac.
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I prefer the new 21" for 2021 but wasn't a fan for the prior years. I feel that the 22" is more common and not a fan of the silver ring. However, the 22's are forged and I think have better tire options. Wish there was a better looking 20"
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I prefer the new 21" for 2021 but wasn't a fan for the prior years. I feel that the 22" is more common and not a fan of the silver ring. However, the 22's are forged and I think have better tire options. Wish there was a better looking 20"
I did not like the silver ring either so I made it disappear, easily for a few bucks, and it is totally reversible:



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I did not like the silver ring either so I made it disappear, easily for a few bucks, and it is totally reversible:


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