Tires Rubbing!

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To3z

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I just got my truck leveled and put some 35" Nitto Grapplers on it and now im getting some rubbing whenever I make sharp turns. Will this cause damage to the truck/tires? And does anybody know of any possible solutions to fix the rubbing?
 

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What are you rubbing? Fenders or suspension?
 

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exact specs on tires, what wheels? Sounds like the fix would be 1/4" spacers or different wheels.
 
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Probably should've been more specific haha. It's rubbing on the suspension. I did just add new fender flares to it but it doesn't seem to be rubbing on them at all.
 

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In that case, then spacers or lower offset wheels like mentioned above are what you need. You need to pull the wheel out of the fender a little to gain the extra clearance.
 
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35x12.50R20 and the wheels are 20" Raceline Raptors. Both are brand new so i'm hoping that new tires would be out of the equation. So spacers would solve the rubbing issue?
 

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sorry i should have remembered that info on the wheels. yes, 1/4" spacers should work. with just a level and 35's you don't want the wheels sticking out too far or they will rub on the fender when turning.
 
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Oh god if it's not one thing it's another haha. Any recommendations of good wheel spacers?
 

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Ive got 1.25 inch spacers im selling, im not sure if thats too big though for you.
 

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