31inch tyres & rubbing somewhere

[whackywombat]

I've had OME suspension fitted 2" lift hopefully. I'm going to fit white steel rims 16X7 with 265/70-16 tires. I've spoken with a few different people about tire sizes with the lift. Some say 265/75-16 no problem & other say they will rub on the flap. Did you take measurements of lift after it was fitted?

[shane308]

Dont know about the rubbing but those wheels look sweet.

[TOMUCH]

Most suspension will drop a little from initial installation... but if this is excessive..I would take it back to the installer and get it fixed...nice rims though....

[rockman]

I have seen in nov? 4wd Monthly , 2 in lift kit with 17 inch rims 265/75/17s on it . I spoke to the owner and he said that he ahd no problems with any rubbing . Who do you believe ?

[jogal]

I've had new springs fitted last week the old ones were only 6 weeks old they sagged 25mm can you believe that! i would find it had to believe that 285/75/r17 would'nt rub

[Doug67]

What's the rim offset, Hilux standard is +30mm.

[Doug67]

What's the tyre diameter, I can't find on their website, maybe around the 810mm?

[Tonym]

I think the offset and maybe a 8" rim might be why they rub. Are they rubbing on the firewall on full lock or on the bottom of the guard when compressed up?

[jogal]

Firewall is that where the mudflap screws onto ? of so yes

[Tonym]

yes that is where the mudflap screws on. If the tyre is hitting there on full lock then the off set is probably wrong combined with an extra 1" of rim width and a taller and wider tyre. JMHO

[jogal]

Just got back from suspension shop it failed again dropped 30mm cant believe it they rekon their got another spring they will fit tomorrow. I think it's amazing you spend a couple of grand to beef your suspension up and it fails twice and it's not like there a backyard mechanic there a reputable suspension shop.

[whackywombat]

At least they are looking after you & fixing the problem

[Smithyworld]

I have 32's under my rig. The rim I have has an offset of -12mm. You can see from the pic that look down the side of the car that the wheel sticks out. Looks tough I think. But on the front it can cause rubbing. I have managed to fix this through some cutting of the guards and heat shrinking of the iner moulds. You will also have to cut the flares a bit but if you do it right you won't see it from the outside.

[Smithyworld]

I would also say that your springs are too soft.

[whackywombat]

Hey Smithy
What's the metric size of the tires (
eg 265/75-16)

[Rich]

Should have got a DRZ not a WR !
TIC.

[jogal]

Hey Smithy who did the cutting and heat shrinking? and do yours still rub offroad?

[jogal]

Hey Smithy who did the cutting and heat shrinking? and do yours still rub offroad?

[Smithyworld]

Tyre size is 265/75/R16

[Smithyworld]

I did all of th cutting. It nly requires a litttle bit. As for the heat shrinking Fourbys in QLD did it but all you neeed is a heat gun to do it. Not hard.