Lifted, 285/70/17

Lifted taco and new tires now have a slight rub on the lower front air deflector.

not too bad.

but do I remove it, grind it down or other?

TIA

 

Do you have a pic that shows how much contact the tire is actually making with the air deflector? Depending how much rub there actually is, you might as well pop off the deflector. Super easy and may eliminate rubbing. Plus most people think Tacoma’s look way better without the deflector.

 

I’d remove it, most 3rd Gen owners do when lifting. Unless your worried about maximum mpg, then cut it.

 

I vote remove it also. If you don't like the look of it removed, the re-install and cut. On a side note, how do you like the Recon Grapplers?

 

If it'll see any kind of offroad use remove it or the trail will remove it for you.
That being said just looking at how much I had to trim and tuck my fender liners when my 285's went on your best off removing it.

 

How do those recon grapplers perform