rubbing tyre

[DesertBelg]

I've installed 275/70/R16 tyres to replace stock 265/70/R16 tyres. They now rub slightly against on the inside against a part of the suspension (I think it is part of the suspension). Are there spacers which can be placed on the inside of the rim so there is more space between tyre and suspension part, and if so, which company makes these spacers?

 

[Kmvreter]

What brand of tire? I have my 275/70R16 BFG A/Tko on stock steel wheels for winter use on an '04. They slightly hit the soft rubber engine splash "flaps" on the inner back of the wheel well when the steering is turned at full lock. I don't worry about it because it is rare that I turn that far. Is this where and when you rub? Can you better describe the rub point? Turn your wheels to full left or right and look at the upper suspension and the rear inner contact. Are you sure it's the suspension? I think the closest suspension point I have is at the top (ball joint & upper control arm area.) The BFG is a wide tread tire and mine still have a gap there and don't rub.

 

[DesertBelg]

Went from the stock Bridgestone 265/70/R16 to 275/70/R16 Michelin LTX MS, better for sand driving in the desert. Tyres rub on the rubber flap (not worried about that indeed) but also on the other side (front of the car). Don't know what the part is called. It's metal, part of the paint is already removed by now. Will try to post a picture tomorrow in this thread.

 

[Kmvreter]

Both my slightly narrower (stock 265) summer Mich CT and wide (275) winter BFG are the same larger diameter as your oversized 275/70. In fact, I would say the BFG is bigger at the corner of the tread blocks because it is more "square" or beefy in the tire profile. I come close to the front fenders but they don't touch. I don't know if a spacer would help. Is the rubbing only on one side (driver left or passenger right)? Check to see if the distance from the center of the wheel to a front reference point on the fender is the same from driver side to passenger side. Maybe an alignment shop can help move the wheels back (not sure if the term for this is the camber or the caster.)

BTW, shoot us some poser pics of the T4R in the desert. Trade you for some snow?

 

[DesertBelg]

The tyre rubs agains the metal part indicated with the red circle in the picture. As you can see, some of the paint is already removed.

You can see some pictures in "who you are, where you're from ..." thread.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21216&perpage=15&pagenumber=28

 

[AmbideXtrous]

I think spacers would probably help with that. Problem is, they might also cause you to rub more on other places, namely your bumper.

Spidertrax is probably your best bet but this is pretty theoretical stuff we're dealing with here.

Oh, by the way, that is your sway bar.

 

[DesertBelg]

The bumper is already modified. That will not be a problem. The place where they could potentially rub are mud flaps, but they are already removed (because they did rub there).

 

[AmbideXtrous]

The bumper is already modified. That will not be a problem. The place where they could potentially rub are mud flaps, but they are already removed (because they did rub there).

Then get the spacers and you should be fine. If you want an even wider stance than the Spidertrax spacers All Pro Offroad offers wider ones. I have the 1.5" on my 4Runner.

 

[DesertBelg]

I looked at the spidertrax 1.25" spacer. this will offset the wheel app. 3 cm outward. this will place thread of the wheel directly below the fender, leaving about 5 to 10 cm of travel before it hits the fender (instead of the normal 25 to 30 cm). I consider that too low. Are there other options (like preventing the steering from going to the extreme point?

the strange thing is; if I turn the wheel to the extreme left and right, it doesn't touch the sway bar. But if I drive and turn to the extreme point, it does touch the sway bar. This is probably caused because the shocks sink in on one side making the the tyre touch the sway bar. Other options then placing spacers (or smaller spacers, like 0.5"?

 

[DesertBelg]

Forgot to tell, I dont a lift kit.

 

[AmbideXtrous]

Well, something has to give then. I doubt there is a way to limit the travel of your steering. If you are worried about clearance with the wheel spacers then you have a problem. You could buy new rims with slightly more offset. Get a liftkit and go with the wheel spacers. Or just live with it.