Tire Rubbing Help

Ok so I picked up the new TRD Pro and I decided to install 285/75/r16 Duratracs hoping for no issues. During normal driving there is no rubbing but when I reverse and have the steering wheel at full turn I sometimes rub on the front fenders(plastic). I tried to search for solutions with actual pictures but haven't had any luck. The rubbing is really minor but I would like it fixed...Thanks and I appreciate any help.

My questions.
1. Do I just trim the plastic? If so what are the best methods? I would rather not...
2. Would a lift or leveling kit fix this issue?
3. If I purchased new wheels what do I need to look for? Would the Helo HE878 work they have -12 offset?

 

1. You can try trimming but I think it would resolve the issue 100%.
2. IMO this is the only way to fix it.
3. I think -12 offset would make it worse.

I'm actually surprised that you get rubbing only in reverse at full lock. I thought it would rub at any turn.
good luck!

Edit: forgot to mention, there is a lot of threads here about your topic, try search.

 

Thanks for the advice....I did try to search for a solution but didn't find any results with pics or details about trimming.

 

1. I meant to say it wouldn't.

 

Rojazz78,

Same thing happened to me when I had my wheels/rims installed; The truck store trim down the plastic a few millimeters but it was still rubbing. The shop decided to install a 1 1/4" spacers and it solved the rubbing.

 

I have read mixed reviews on spacers more negative then positive but don't know a lot about them myself. What about a wheel with a different offset?

 

reason they rub more at lock and in reverse seems to stem from the fact that reverse is low speed / no body roll. Turning do the road doesnt typically require close to lock and when you turn at higher speeds the truck wants to roll to the outside which isnt the tire closest to the cab mount. The inside tire to body rolls up, putting the inner tread edge further away from the cab mount.

As for fender liner, it's whats known as a self clearancing issue.

 

@Rojazz78 - Where are you rubbing on the tire? How far from the outside edge?

I know a lot of people don't like the pizza cutters, but running 255/85/16 in my weather is really nice. That's my plan. However, I'm concerned with other rubbing on articulation too. Any insight on how your Pro (with the extra inch up front) will do with your tires? I'm hoping to just do the plastic trimming and a cab mount chop. I don't want to mess with the pro suspension. I don't get mine for another month though, so any insight is really helpful.

 

'Hoping' isn't the best technique to use in changing the engineering of a vehicle, especially a $40k one.

The fastest way, w/o further alterations to the truck, is to install a smaller tire. I didn't say original size, just smaller than what you hoped for.

If you choose to use lift as a solution instead, use quality products and do it right. This solution will cost a lot more than new tires.

 

I didn't just take a guess and buy some random tire I seen at least two other posts with the same size tire that claimed to have no rubbing. I made sure when getting them installed there was no rubbing but didn't consider when the tire was compressed. It rubs when backing out of my driveway which has a slant to it.(sometimes)

 

Just level that thing with bils set at .85. If you trying to save some money and want to do it, somewhat, right get set of 5100 and install it yourself. Keep your springs just put adjustable shocks. I know some here would say that is not the right way, but it's better than spacers. Speaking from own experience, specialy if you just leveling at .85.
If you have @$900(just front) to spend get Boss from toytec. But then with that price you are getting closer to (possibly) better setups. It depends what you planning to do with your truck. If you're not heavy off-roader then bilsteins is the way to go IMO.
Good luck

 

I put 265/70/17 on my 3rd gen and the wheels have -12 offset. They rub at full lock on the cab mount (Also had to take out the front mud flaps). Don't get wheels with that offset.

The tires I put on and the stock size are damn near the same, but with -12 offset they rub a dub.