rubbing issue! PICS
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rubbing issue! PICS
Hey, I have 265/75-16 BFG all-terrains on stock suspension on my 2000 2WD 4Runner...recently i got new wheels which are 16x8's and the rubbing issue has gotten worse. There is a little like pinch weld piece behind the plastic wheel well material that i had already trimmed for the tires and when i pull into a driveway or parking lot, it takes out little chunks of my tire and is like slicing through the tread.
So my question is if you guys think it will be okay to grind/cut that piece of metal off and out of the way?? Here is a picture..thanks in advance
So my question is if you guys think it will be okay to grind/cut that piece of metal off and out of the way?? Here is a picture..thanks in advance
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Bend it over is the easiest way.
If u cut it will.
1. open a big gap where it was pinch welded together and then rust like hell.
2. weaken the point where it was spot welded together.
unless your cutting it out and welding in new metal it's much easier.
If u cut it will.
1. open a big gap where it was pinch welded together and then rust like hell.
2. weaken the point where it was spot welded together.
unless your cutting it out and welding in new metal it's much easier.
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i had the same problem when i went from the stock 28x8x15, that came on my truck, to 32x11.5x15. i just cut off the plastic and hammered the crap out of that metal piece. i still rub a little, but only when hitting a big bump or drop when my wheels are fully turned. if all else fails, get fender flares, it trim the fenders with a sawzall
#16
Since you went to an aftermarket wheel (you sold me your OEM wheels) you've changed the backspacing. The wheel your running probably has less backspacing, which increases the offset, resulting in the increased rubbing.
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