Little Tire Rubbing Issue
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Little Tire Rubbing Issue
I just installed a set of 385/70R16 (38x15) on to my truck ('02 F250 v10) and I have a little rubbing issue on the rear of the front inner fender. I have a 6" Skyjacker lift in it and an extra leaf in the rear. When I go more then a full rotation and a quarter on the steering wheel it rubs against it. Its rubbing just at the bottom part. My leaf springs and front bumper are clear as I shimmed the front bumper out about 1 1/4" already.
I was wondering what are my options for getting that little bit of extra clearance. I dont go off-roading at all so Im not going to be using the full range of the suspension.
I know I could go another 2" up but I'd rather keep it the same height as I still want to be able to use my trucks box. But if thats the only solution, I guess another 2" is it.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I was wondering what are my options for getting that little bit of extra clearance. I dont go off-roading at all so Im not going to be using the full range of the suspension.
I know I could go another 2" up but I'd rather keep it the same height as I still want to be able to use my trucks box. But if thats the only solution, I guess another 2" is it.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
#2
That's a wide tire and the sacrifice you have to give into when getting wider tires. I don't think you can do anything short of putting on spacers or getting new wheels and getting the right offset. I have 37 X 13.50 X 18 and i get a little rub in the front when i turn the steering wheel full left or right. I just live with it and not turn the wheel all the way. After awhile you will know when you need to stop turning the steering wheel. Going 2" more up won't do anything.
#4
Well, it usually doesn't leave the asphalt on purpose but it does happen every now and then
I just love the looks of it and just don't want to wreck it by scratching or rolling it. It is a very clean '02 and i want to keep it that way.
#5
Sounds like you should put a set of fender flares on your truck.
Haveing the correct back spaceing and rim width is a must for a tire that wide! I have a 4" lift with 38 x15.5x20 and I don't have any rubbeing. if i turn the steering wheel all the way to the steering stops, then the back of the tire will just barely contact the leaf spring, but I never have a need to bump the steering stops. if I wanted to I could limit the steering just before the stops, but its not that big of deal as i just don't turn the steering wheel all the way. makes no difference in my turning radius turning the steering wheel that extra 1/2 inch.
If you go to the link below you can see pics:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...h-install.html
4" Lift
38x15.50x 20 Tires
20x12 Rims w/ 4.75" backspaceing
Bushwacker Fender flares (cut outs) for extra clearance.
Haveing the correct back spaceing and rim width is a must for a tire that wide! I have a 4" lift with 38 x15.5x20 and I don't have any rubbeing. if i turn the steering wheel all the way to the steering stops, then the back of the tire will just barely contact the leaf spring, but I never have a need to bump the steering stops. if I wanted to I could limit the steering just before the stops, but its not that big of deal as i just don't turn the steering wheel all the way. makes no difference in my turning radius turning the steering wheel that extra 1/2 inch.
If you go to the link below you can see pics:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...h-install.html
4" Lift
38x15.50x 20 Tires
20x12 Rims w/ 4.75" backspaceing
Bushwacker Fender flares (cut outs) for extra clearance.
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Well after some delicate trimming and massaging, my tires only rub almost at full lock. I had to partially remove the inner fender and grind/cut some of the metal away then re-attach them. I also angled my bumper and plastic lowers just for piece of mind for myself. I'm very happy with it and the looks it gives my truck without going to the full cut-out fender flares.
Here's a couple pics that I took.
Here's a couple pics that I took.
#10
If you use the cut out fender flares like I did on my truck you have to cut both the inner and outer fender, I also trimmed my bumper. This gives you the extra clearance for the tires. You actually have to cut the metal off the truck.Then install the flares, for my install I cut approx. 3" +/-, and the plastic fenderliner (or what ever you wanna call it) you have to modify to accomadate the bigger opening. Which is hidden when you add the fender flares.
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