How Bad is Tire Rubbing?

[ventura726]

I recently put some MB TKOs and Nitto Terra Grappler G2s on my 2015 SR5. I kept everything stock size but I have noticed some slight rubbing when turning right on uneven surfaces. I'm not talking off road, but more like in parking lots or on streets where there is a dip or slight variance in the road. I'm just wondering how bad this is in the long run. I've read different solutions such as spacers or leveling kits but mine is a mere mall crawler so I don't really want to get too crazy with suspension mods. Any help or info is greatly appreciated!!!

 

[Taco04]

I recently put some MB TKOs and Nitto Terra Grappler G2s on my 2015 SR5. I kept everything stock size but I have noticed some slight rubbing when turning right on uneven surfaces. I'm not talking off road, but more like in parking lots or on streets where there is a dip or slight variance in the road. I'm just wondering how bad this is in the long run. I've read different solutions such as spacers or leveling kits but mine is a mere mall crawler so I don't really want to get too crazy with suspension mods. Any help or info is greatly appreciated!!!

It's horrible for everything! The environment, your truck, your tires, This is why NASCAR only TURNS LEFT! Seriously it's just going to chew up some plastic on your mudflaps & liners maybe your lower front fenders depending what size tires and wheel offset you have.

 

[3wbdriver]

Your rub is probably on the front of the front fender area. I drove mine for several months with a slight rub at right full lock in reverse. When I finally got around to fixing it I started to mark where to cut with my Swiss Army knife. It notched the plastic so easily I just got a box cutter knife out and knocked both sides out in about 10 minutes.

 

[Taco04]

I just used my belt sander on the lower front fenders it makes a nice and clean quick way to gain clearance.

 

[jjpierce]

I recently had to do the fender liner mod on my 2012 LE after installing the Daystar 2.5" leveling kit. After putting it off for almost two weeks, I decided it just had to be done. Once underneath, it was pretty self explanatory. I did have to remove a small plastic cover in order to get my hand in the right spot. In the end it only required moving one hole on the passenger side and 2 on the drivers. My big reason for moving was watching the tires at full turn, move the fender and, in turn, the front bumper as well. Figured that wouldn't last long. Super easy mod once you get underneath and see what you're dealing with.