Trim or new alignment to fix tire rub?

Yep. Just got these, but I’m sure they’ll let me swap them. It may be the best bet.

 

Cut that shit!

 

You don't really even need a full cmc, I wouldn't be afraid but that's just me

 

Are you still on a 16 inch wheel or did you go up to a 17?

 

Tires vary by manufacturer is why. The "same size" is never the same size. On my Tundra I did identical wheels to another member and "same size tires" but my Falkens rubbed while his Nittos did not. Turns out there was about a 1/4 inch difference between our tires.

Couple that with the fact that tacos and tundras aren't completely square/precise in their builds and you get enough variance that there are never any guarantees.

 

Went up to a 17

 

That is probably why it is rubbing. According to the “max tire size” thread that is stickied a 265/70 is max for 17 inch wheel and 265/75 for 16 inch wheel.


https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/largest-tacoma-tire-sizes-on-stock-suspension.67550/

 

That's an absurd number for a cab mount chop. If you do the cutting yourself its less than an hour of someone else's time to weld a plate on there, and it doesn't need to be done right away. I wouldn't pay someone more than $100 for that, and you may have luck asking on a local thread.

 

I run 265/70/17 tires and didn't rub at all, same wheels as you. These tires are the exact same diameter as yours. Doesn't make sense. I didn't rub stock or now with my lift.

*edit* - saw you went up to 265/75/17 - yea wont fit

 

In one of his pics it actual says he has 275 70 17

 

Sorry, typo yeah - 275/70 and 265/75 is the same thing - either is too big I think without rubbing or CMC

 

I’m about 2.6 or 2.7 with a 2” lift. I had to sacrifice a smidge of camber but everything clears.

 

yes stock UCA. Aftermarket UCA you would have a bunch more adjustability.

 

Haven’t gone for an alignment yet, but I was curious why I was sitting at. I’m unsure an alignment would help.


Not sure I have much room left to move.

 

275/70-17 is pushing it, in my opinion. I'm running 255/75 and that one barely fits with a 1° caster. Its the shoulder width that will get you every bit as much than the sidewall height, as any refrigerator-shaped guy who flies economy will attest.

 

First, I would trim the plastic piece. Then see what, if anything, needs to be addressed. If a CMC is needed, the replacement plates are like $25-$35 and would need very little work. Just find a friend that has mediocre welding skills and a can of Rustoleum and you're good to go.

 

think a lot of folks even run them open, just chopped lol

 

For the fender

 

I mean, it is basically open right now. Cut it off and spray paint it lol

 

AKA "Fender Hitachi Wand"