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From: Tampa, FL
Would that be solved with the standard minor trimming of the wheel well inner plastic so that the front wheels wouldn't rub when turned or is the problem bigger than that?
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FWIW the stock offset is +12 on a 7" wide rim, 4.5" BS
you can use the link below to enter the stock info on the left, then mess about with the numbers on the right to check clearance issues.
Custom rims, wheel tire packages for your ride - RIMSnTIRES.com
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From: Houston, Texas
My truck is 2wd and lifted 6 inches. It sits only 2 inches taller than a stock 4wd truck and clears 315/75/16 perfectly fine. So I'd figure that 305s would fit without too much rubbing.
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From: Long Island, NY
I have 305s on my '03, 4x4, 6.0.
Highway tread didn't rub at all.
All terrains rubbed center portion of plastic wheel well only on full turn.
After about 2 weeks it wore away enough to no make noise going forward.
Still squeeks backing up.
Never took the time to trim it. Minor fix.
Highway tread didn't rub at all.
All terrains rubbed center portion of plastic wheel well only on full turn.
After about 2 weeks it wore away enough to no make noise going forward.
Still squeeks backing up.
Never took the time to trim it. Minor fix.
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Somebody in here said the 305-70's only rub a little when turning and hitting a bump at the same time .........4WD stock.
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From: Long Island, NY
I have stock suspension with 160k miles. Have been running this size in Firestone A/Ts for about a year. They rub whenever the wheel is turned full lock. It has worn a groove in the plastic wheel well. I only hear it when I move in reverse.
I had H/T Nittos before for about 30k with no rub. Don't buy these tires!!! They were terrible, esp in rain.
Just my experience.
I had H/T Nittos before for about 30k with no rub. Don't buy these tires!!! They were terrible, esp in rain.
Just my experience.
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