New tires
Hey
I recently purchased a set of brand new velocity rims with some tires. I threw them on and found out that my tires are slightly too big. The tires I got with my 15 inch velocity rims are 235/75-15. The tires rub, but only when I turn uphill/downhill, brake too hard, and hit a bump too hard. The rubbing is only on the two front tires. The rubbing sound, feels harsh and I would like to alleviate that sound as soon as I can. Does anybody have any suggestions to get rid of the rubbing? I'm open for suggestions. |
4x4 or 2WD?
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4x4 and 4 door if that matters
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sometimes its just a bolt causing the problem. Backside of the fenderwell, one bolt down low, remove it. If not some trimming may be needed if you dont want to lift it
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Given that the tire size you stated is a factory option size for the 4wd trucks, the rims are at fault in that they do not have the proper back spacing (~6") for your truck. Without the back spacing, the rims are pushed out wider and will travel a much larger arch while turning causing them to interfere with the fender/firewall. If this is the case, your options are to either trim/cut or beat the offending area away from the tire if you want to keep the rims.
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How would I get the proper back spacing?
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It depends on what the backspacing is currently.
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Originally Posted by deejayyy
(Post 647548)
How would I get the proper back spacing?
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Originally Posted by deejayyy
(Post 647548)
How would I get the proper back spacing?
Originally Posted by Jamaroon
(Post 647551)
By using different wheels.
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I fixed the rubbing by taking a bolt off of my front wheel wells. The lower bolt was the culprit and I have had no issues ever since. Just in case, I beat the lower area and I've had no problem. Also, I forgot to add this in my original post, I had to use wheel adapters because the wheels were too small for my vehicles stock bolts. I don't know much about tires, wheels, backspacing, etc. at all, but I believe that my wheel adapters pushed out my front tires by a small amount. It obviously wasn't enough because the lower bolts on my wheel wells were interfering with my tires. Thank you for your help.
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