tires/rims suggestions???

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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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tires/rims suggestions???

i have a 2008 f150 with 22' boss rims/low pro tires but the handeling sucks! what size tires/rims should i get for a smoother ride...suggestions???
 
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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I would think that a tire with more of a sidewall would help a decent amount. Not much rubber there to cushion the bumps with the low pros on there.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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18s, or 20s.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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What size tires do you have?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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What size tires do you have?
currently have 305/40/22
 
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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Those should ride fine. I know it sounds too simple, but check the air pressure. My shop installed my 22's and pumped them up to 55 psi and it rode pretty stiff. Dropped the air pressure to 40 and it rides smooth as glass.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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nope, that hasn't worked. everyone seems to think i should downsize to 20's but i dont know and dont want to spend the money if it's not going to help. its really rough at 60-70mph so i thought maybe it needed an alignment, but that didn't do anything either. it doesnt shake on smooth roads but bumpy/uneven roads suck and it seem to start shaking worse after a curve (even on the smooth roads - after curves)...??? i've also had them balanced several times, no luck so far
 
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