alexb
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Almost undoubtedly yes. Even with my Boss kit I still rub in certain low speed turning situations like backing out of parking spots etc.
Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx 255/80/17 Skinnies
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Sorry the response confused me a little. I will rub or will not?
Hello, new to TR4 Board, came over from the FJC Board when I traded for a '15 TE. I love my pizza cutters! I have the 10ply KM2's, purchased second hand. Have them mounted on FJC wheels, so I swap as needed. Just put them on this morning, maiden off road trip tomorrow. The 5th tire fit no problem, and I do have KDSS. I think I will just leave it there all the time.
I really love the look of your rig! I didn't see anyone else comment, but the sidewall design is almost a copy of the wheel spokes. Too cool!
NZDZRT
I really love the look of your rig! I didn't see anyone else comment, but the sidewall design is almost a copy of the wheel spokes. Too cool!
NZDZRT
alexb
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Sorry, yes it most likely will rub without a lift.
Keith_PDX
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Only you know if you're OK with rolling the dice on damaging something or having a wheelwell liner rip off on the freeway and damage something or hurt someone.
alexb
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Honestly, I can't really say. I have mud flaps and I still rub on them quite a bit at about 3/4 turn to full lock and it's fairly loud. That's with 3" of lift up front, but I also have a wider offset wheel. There are too many variables that go into play to say how bad it would be.
Beautiful truck! I'm looking to do the exact same lift/wheel/tire combo on mine, so thanks for posting. Can you elaborate on the rubbing? I was hoping to keep the factory mud guards.
Have you done any trimming or removed the guards?
Have you done any trimming or removed the guards?
After weighing all the various tires options I got my new Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx in 255/80/17 mounted up today. Liking the skinny/pizza cutter look so far.
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alexb
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Rubbing hasn't been bad enough to warrant trimming or removing the guards. Pretty much only rubs backing out of parking spots at close to full lock.
DirtDobber
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Great looking rig Alexb! Thanks to you I now know what my next set of tires will be.
Dirty Brigade
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I'm excited to be joining this crew. Just ordered a set of 255/80's that will be installed on Saturday morning.
Dirty Brigade
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[MENTION=115276]Dirty Brigade[/MENTION] congrats on the tires lol, I'm hoping to join down the road as well... Hey are you rubbing?
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Dirty Brigade
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With my setup I don't rub at all. It's nice to not worry about it. Come on over to the dark side.
Yea lol I NEVER thought I'd be considering the skinnies, but I really think I'm going to! I actually quite like the look and there's all kinds of research and feedback on the web regarding narrower tires being BETTER offroad in just about every way except super deep/soft sand or mud.
Hey mind sharing your particular setup? Would help me understand how much goes into it to avoid tire issues :-D
I'm trying to evaluate your signature of parts you have listed now. Kind of looks like you have done quite a bit actually, with the diff drop, body mount chop, spacers etc? You think all thats required to make these fit?
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Dirty Brigade
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I think people make these work with less work done.
The bilstein 5100's, 3/4" front spacer, Spidertrax wheel spacers 1.25", body mount chop and method wheels are the only things that would contribute to not rubbing.
Sounds like quite a bit of work? Hmmmm Dang it... I'd really like to get these tires, but I was hoping they would fit better.
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Dirty Brigade
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what is everyone running for psi with these? Running 40 now but I think I might get down to 35psi.
