Front Tires Rubbing
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Front Tires Rubbing
About two weeks ago my front tires started rubbing. I've been running the same size tires as long as I've owned this truck, and the PO ran the same size too. The rub is more noticeable when turning up an incline, but I've heard/felt the run on flat ground too. What would cause this "out of the blue"? Are my springs wearing out? FYI...I replaced the shocks less than a year ago, and bought the tires in March.
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I'm running Michelin 285/75/16, and have been for at least 8 years. I checked hubs and ball joints last Friday. All seemed fine. I have not specifically looked for broken leafs, but the ride hasn't changed, and I don't have any noises coming from the front end. I've shut off the motor while rolling multiple times, and haven't been able to hear anything. The rub is at full lock. Tires are rubbing on the back side, on the wheel well liner, and like I said, it's more prevalent when turning hard on an incline, ie. turning up a parking garage ramp. I'll check the u-bolts.
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11-30-2015 04:38 PM