The original tire size for the front measured at 255/30/22. This combination of specifics was a disaster for pothole damage. The replacement tire measurements were selected to increase the sidewall.

The gap between the rim edge and tire is significant compared to the new replacement tire which sit flush wiping the rim.

The new replacement tire size is 245x35x22. This will increase the sidewall by approximately 0.5”. This translates to more rubber between the rims lip and the asphalt.

The difference in the backside is huge. The front face of the wheel tire fitment has also improved.

More photos of the new tire installed 245/35/22.

As the after photos show, the tire seats on the rim lip much tighter. The overall look is more appealing and seems to be the correct size for the tire and rim combination.

EDIT: after riding on the new set of tires for at least 300 plus miles I can tell the difference 0.5” makes. I no longer feel every pebble or rock on the road I run over. The ride is noticeably smoother.