Why are they rubbing?
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Why are they rubbing?
Im currently running 265/75R16 on a 16x8 with a 4.5" backspacing. Whenever I turn full lock right, I hear this awful scraping noise...I cant seem to find where its rubbing...
Can someone point me towards where its rubbing and how I would resolve it?
PS...this is the second season that the tires are used, except last season they were mounted on stock wheels, and no scraping then...
Can someone point me towards where its rubbing and how I would resolve it?
PS...this is the second season that the tires are used, except last season they were mounted on stock wheels, and no scraping then...
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They rub because something is located in the arc in which they need to travel.
I learned in Metaphysics that having two coexistent entities occupying the same place at the same time is not possible, so your report of rubbing confirms this.
Sadly, there are only two resolutions. Either consult a Metaphysician so you can thrawt this law of nature, or apply a cutting utensil of your choice.
I learned in Metaphysics that having two coexistent entities occupying the same place at the same time is not possible, so your report of rubbing confirms this.
Sadly, there are only two resolutions. Either consult a Metaphysician so you can thrawt this law of nature, or apply a cutting utensil of your choice.
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Well, like I said, I cant find where its rubbing...If only I know where its rubbing Id bust out the Dremel.
I cant afford, more like I dont want, smaller tires. I certainly cant afford the lift that I want. ANd I cant afford the FIberglass Flares, and my truck has OE flares...
GRRRR...This is pissing me off...WHere does it usually rub? I dont have mudflaps...Is there a trick to finding the where the rub is???
I cant afford, more like I dont want, smaller tires. I certainly cant afford the lift that I want. ANd I cant afford the FIberglass Flares, and my truck has OE flares...
GRRRR...This is pissing me off...WHere does it usually rub? I dont have mudflaps...Is there a trick to finding the where the rub is???
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Since the wit was wasted, here is a trick.
If it is rubbing enough to make a big noise, then there should be scuffs on the tire and on the truck. To help, you might try driving through mud and then seeing where the mud rubs off.
If you park on flat ground, turn the wheel to full lock and then shut the truck off and get out, you can then imagine where the tire might go when it compresses and then look for scuffs.
If it is rubbing enough to make a big noise, then there should be scuffs on the tire and on the truck. To help, you might try driving through mud and then seeing where the mud rubs off.
If you park on flat ground, turn the wheel to full lock and then shut the truck off and get out, you can then imagine where the tire might go when it compresses and then look for scuffs.
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Originally Posted by Flygtenstein
They rub because something is located in the arc in which they need to travel.
I learned in Metaphysics that having two coexistent entities occupying the same place at the same time is not possible, so your report of rubbing confirms this.
Sadly, there are only two resolutions. Either consult a Metaphysician so you can thrawt this law of nature, or apply a cutting utensil of your choice.
I learned in Metaphysics that having two coexistent entities occupying the same place at the same time is not possible, so your report of rubbing confirms this.
Sadly, there are only two resolutions. Either consult a Metaphysician so you can thrawt this law of nature, or apply a cutting utensil of your choice.
Thanks for the chuckle. I've got rubbing too. I figured it out by stopping the vehicle WHILE IT WAS RUBBING and having a look under the truck.
It's all rusty and greasy under there....yuk!
I need to trim my fender/flare where it meets the door. It only rubs when I turn really sharp and backup -- so I try not to do that.
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Originally Posted by Gangus2006
Well, like I said, I cant find where its rubbing...If only I know where its rubbing Id bust out the Dremel.
I cant afford, more like I dont want, smaller tires. I certainly cant afford the lift that I want. ANd I cant afford the FIberglass Flares, and my truck has OE flares...
GRRRR...This is pissing me off...WHere does it usually rub? I dont have mudflaps...Is there a trick to finding the where the rub is???
I cant afford, more like I dont want, smaller tires. I certainly cant afford the lift that I want. ANd I cant afford the FIberglass Flares, and my truck has OE flares...
GRRRR...This is pissing me off...WHere does it usually rub? I dont have mudflaps...Is there a trick to finding the where the rub is???
- Check the front edge of the valence for wear.
- Check the bolts that hold on the mudflaps for wear.
- Check the plastic clip(s), if you have them, that hold on the mudflaps
- Check the flares at the very bottom door edge for wear.
- Try a wheel spacer or something to reduce the back spacing a little.
- Check the tires as metion for wear or cuts. If they exist line it up full lock right and see what could be rubbing.
- Bang out you pinch welds.
- Bang out anything that looks like it might be hitting.
- Bang your head! Metal health will drive you mad!
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Have someone hold the wheel at full lock while you look. If you turn the wheel all the way and shut it down the wheels spring back a bit. Even so, you can eyeball what comes closest. Most likely is the fender liner over the pinch weld with that small a tire.
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Is it your Tacoma or 4Runner. They are COMPLETELY different. It is impossible to run 315's with 2" susp and 1" body on a Tacoma. But I do on a 4Runner.
They are not the same vehicle and can not do the same things.
They are not the same vehicle and can not do the same things.
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Limited flares? Its most likely the flares... My 285s rub with a 2.5" lift, thats why I have a 4crawler box sitting right next to me. Too bad I don't see it being used til after finals Just get a 1" body lift and you should be in the clear. RBs should be just over $100.
C'mon man, peer pressure!!
C'mon man, peer pressure!!
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