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Fitment/rubbing issues with Method 305 and 265/75/16R tires on 3rd gen

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by drewstaco, Jan 24, 2019.

  1. Jan 24, 2019 at 12:19 AM
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    drewstaco

    drewstaco [OP] Member

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    Just got a set of Method 305s in 16" w/ 0 offset paired with AT3W in 265/75/16R tires on a TRD OR 3rd gen, stock suspension, and I'm getting a decent amount of rub when I turn the wheel at sharper angles, and going over bumps with the wheel turned slightly even.

    Anyone else having similar issues? Wanted to confirm before I remove/replace the front mud flaps. Via search, it seems like this is a common setup w/ no issues, so wondering what it could be. Thanks.
     
  2. Jan 24, 2019 at 12:24 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    It's most likely your mud flaps. It's very common to have to remove those.
     
  3. Jan 24, 2019 at 3:45 AM
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    jerryb1984

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    My truck didn’t come with mud flaps but I’m running same size wheels and tires and never rubbed once, even when off roading.

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  4. Jan 27, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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    I like your set up what is the offset and backspacing ?...also do you have picture from the side. I like to know if they stick out ? i got a 18 sr..no fender flares.
     

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