Im currently running 265/75R16 on a 16x8 with a 4.5" backspacing. Whenever I turn full lock right, I hear this awful scraping noise...I cant seem to find where its rubbing...

Can someone point me towards where its rubbing and how I would resolve it?

PS...this is the second season that the tires are used, except last season they were mounted on stock wheels, and no scraping then...

 

With the 265/75/16's mounted on my 16x8 rims, the tires rubbed on the mudflap screws. A 2 inch lift fixed the problem...

Marc

 

its the offset on your rims

 

I hate to say this...but.... is there some reason you can't just LOOK under there and SEE where they rub?....

 

They rub because something is located in the arc in which they need to travel.

I learned in Metaphysics that having two coexistent entities occupying the same place at the same time is not possible, so your report of rubbing confirms this.

Sadly, there are only two resolutions. Either consult a Metaphysician so you can thrawt this law of nature, or apply a cutting utensil of your choice.

 

[Sadly, there are only two resolutions.]

or smaller tires, or more lift, or don't turn so sharp...

 

or some nice fiberglass flares

 

Well, like I said, I cant find where its rubbing...If only I know where its rubbing Id bust out the Dremel.

I cant afford, more like I dont want, smaller tires. I certainly cant afford the lift that I want. ANd I cant afford the FIberglass Flares, and my truck has OE flares...

GRRRR...This is pissing me off...WHere does it usually rub? I dont have mudflaps...Is there a trick to finding the where the rub is???

 

Since the wit was wasted, here is a trick.

If it is rubbing enough to make a big noise, then there should be scuffs on the tire and on the truck. To help, you might try driving through mud and then seeing where the mud rubs off.

If you park on flat ground, turn the wheel to full lock and then shut the truck off and get out, you can then imagine where the tire might go when it compresses and then look for scuffs.

 

Thanks for the chuckle. I've got rubbing too. I figured it out by stopping the vehicle WHILE IT WAS RUBBING and having a look under the truck.

It's all rusty and greasy under there....yuk!

I need to trim my fender/flare where it meets the door. It only rubs when I turn really sharp and backup -- so I try not to do that.

 

Places to look. I used to rub on the street with 285s and and 2" of lift.

• Check the front edge of the valence for wear.
• Check the bolts that hold on the mudflaps for wear.
• Check the plastic clip(s), if you have them, that hold on the mudflaps
• Check the flares at the very bottom door edge for wear.
• Try a wheel spacer or something to reduce the back spacing a little.
• Check the tires as metion for wear or cuts. If they exist line it up full lock right and see what could be rubbing.
• Bang out you pinch welds.
• Bang out anything that looks like it might be hitting.
• Bang your head! Metal health will drive you mad!

Just turning your steering to full lock right while it's parked shyoudl show you easily what's going on. If nothing looks to be hitting get underneath and look at it that way from the back of the tire. Get a friend to try compressing the front end down a little and see if that shows anything. Usually turning causes the truck to lean a little even when parked so check out the driver's side with a little more patience.

 

Have someone hold the wheel at full lock while you look. If you turn the wheel all the way and shut it down the wheels spring back a bit. Even so, you can eyeball what comes closest. Most likely is the fender liner over the pinch weld with that small a tire.

 

Is it your Tacoma or 4Runner. They are COMPLETELY different. It is impossible to run 315's with 2" susp and 1" body on a Tacoma. But I do on a 4Runner.

They are not the same vehicle and can not do the same things.

 

Looks like a 4Runner with Limited flares. Not much you can do. Live with it until you get a lift.

 

Limited flares? Its most likely the flares... My 285s rub with a 2.5" lift, thats why I have a 4crawler box sitting right next to me. Too bad I don't see it being used til after finals Just get a 1" body lift and you should be in the clear. RBs should be just over $100.

C'mon man, peer pressure!!