Just how much "Rub" 265 vs. 275....

So I looked under the new Taco (2013 Limited) last weekend to see what the clearances looked like on the front tires vs. the UCA's as I assume that this is the area where anything wider than a 265 would rub???. It appears to be close to an inch or so between the sidewall of the tire and the UCA with the wheels facing completely straight.
Now with the steering at almost full lock I am led to believe (from searching here) that the stock width (265) on a stock rim(18 x 7.5) is the widest we can go without rubbing. So how much "rub" will occur (if any) on a 275/60/18? I am betting it is minimal if there is any at all.
Anyone here running 275/60/18's on stock width rims that can speak to their experience? My experience is that a 10mm width increase will never be noticed (had a new 95 4x4 Taco with BFG AT's moons ago) but I cannot remember that far back.... IMO (and I will probably role the dice) there will be no issues. Please chime in and help me throw the BS flag on this opinion.
Thanks
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Rim width?
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BTW...
10mm = 0.393701 inches....a little over 3/8 an inch
G

 

And what size and profile are your tires?
Thanks
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So it is that close due to the width or is it a combination of the 70 series profile that makes it that close?
G

 

No worries man....looking forward to being home in Moncks Corner next weekend....save me some warm weather as it is freezing here!
Thanks
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Haaaa....I will bring it with me then...
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I have put 275/65r18 bfg at ko's on a factory limited sport and they did not rub at all- if anything maybe mud flap or the little removable plastic flap in the front wheel well but I don't think it hardly even hit that.. If I had factory 18s and no lift then 275 65 18 is what I would go with or honestly I would push it (maybe rub uca) and go with 285/65r18 but that's just me..

 

Bigger tires don't rub as much on the front bumper of the 2012's and up unlike the 05-11 cause they hang down lower

 

Thanks Streak....EXACTLY why I am calling bullshit on this notion of 265 being max on stock rims.... I can see some rub in certain situations but I am interested in normal driving conditions vs. trying to rock climb
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Normal driving conditions 275/65 r18 will work and not rip off your fender flares or anything like that and it will fill the fenders up good... but like I said depending on truck it might very very very slightly touch mudflaps or the front plastic flap in the front and not much more than that.... at least the one we put 275/65r18s didn't (and we of course checked to make sure)

 

I've got 285/75 r16s with no Uca rub. Only thing I had to remove was the front small valance pieces. 2 screws each.

 

On stock wheels ?

 

The stock TRD rims

 

Huh

I only have about 1/2" max between my sidewalls and the UCA's on my 275's , I wouldn't feel comfortable with less clearance

 

I'm sure if I wheeled it, they'd rub but haven't had any issues with d2d driving.

 

Thanks guys.......throwing the BS flag on 265 being the widest we can run
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Good luck , report back

 

Will do....got a trip to SC and FL before I put new tire on....now to choose a tire....ugh....
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Hey Guys, quick comment for New Taco76. I am still on my stockers right now, but plan on getting some new tires soon. I have my mind made up for some MT's 285-75-16's. 4WP told me no worries on rubbing. A few other guys told me I'll have to do some cosmetic cutting, which I have no problem doing. I just want to check with you, I shouldn't have any major chopping operations with these new MT's (+/- 33"s) ?!?
Anyways, good info - Thanks!