Is a 22" do everything tire realistic?

[Longbox]

Hello everyone! long time lurker, after 3 months of reading threads I am finally joining the fun.
Apologies for my first post being a tire question, but I am deep in the snow belt and need to decide on two sets of tires ASAP.

new to me 2022 1500 limited 5.7 (coils no air) currently on stock 285/45r22 Scorpion Verdes that seem comfortable in the 3 months I've had them.
Is it possible to keep the responsive handling but add a little more off road capability on a 22" rim, without ending up with an expensive compromise that does nothing well?

I do everything with my truck so I'd like something sporty on pavement that tackles backcountry roads and doesn't need a shoe horn to fit. I was thinking 33" tires and was leaning toward the uncommon ($$$) 285/50r22, so the choice is basically down to LT yokohama geolandar g015 or LT toyo open country A/TIII.

If trying to keep the factory 22s is just causing myself grief, I already have a nice set OEM of 20's planned for winter tires on that I could potentially use.

anyone else trying to have their cake and eat it too? anyone that has made the switch? anything I've missed? thoughts appreciated.

 

[boogielander]

remember this:
the smaller the wheel is, the more tire you can get.

running a 33s on 22s only gives you about 5.5" of sidewall, assuming the tire is a true 33. 5.5" of sidewall is nowhere near enough for off pavement driving, since there is not enough rubber material to absorb impacts from rocks, dips, potholes, etc.

even 20s are not really enough. Go 18s instead as that is the smallest size you can fit on these trucks.
running 33s on 18s give you 7.5" of sidewall, assuming the tire is true 33. You have 2 more inches of sidewall to give you room for airing down, sidewall flex, impact absorption.

 

[1923bob]

I have 33X12,50R22 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT I love them but don't go off road,

 

[HemiDude]

I originally looked into tires with similar characteristics you mentioned for my 22s, I finally decided the choices were too limited and prices were stupid for that size. I went back to my 20” for winter tires, and decided I like the ride so much better that I sold the 22s. Wishing you luck finding a setup you are happy with.