What to do if your tires rub against the frame?
We ran into a very common issue with our 2012 Toyota Tundra build recently where our tires rub against the frame. In our first story on the truck, we installed Fox 2.5 Factory Series Coilovers paired with Total Chaos Fabrication Upper Control Arms up front on the Tundra to lift the front end of the vehicle (and ran Fox piggybacks in the rear).
What does it mean if my tires rub when turning?
For example, if caster angle is way out of spec, this can be a source of tire rubbing. If you own a truck or SUV with significant wheel gap, you might be able to ferret out tire rubbing contact points when parked.
Can a 35 inch tire rub your tire?
In going with the E-rated 305/65R18 tire, we hoped to avoid the tire rub issues known with 35-inch tires, as the 305/65R18 is closer to a 34-inch tire. We spoke with a few different shops and truck owners, and no one was sure if it would rub until it was installed.
Where can I get tire rub on my truck?
SoCal SuperTrucks has been in business 12 years, operating out of its San Bernardino shop during that time and servicing everything from pre-runners to everyday lifted street trucks. They work on just about everything, and tire rub on lifted trucks is something for which they have a ton of experience.
We ran into a very common issue with our 2012 Toyota Tundra build recently where our tires rub against the frame. In our first story on the truck, we installed Fox 2.5 Factory Series Coilovers paired with Total Chaos Fabrication Upper Control Arms up front on the Tundra to lift the front end of the vehicle (and ran Fox piggybacks in the rear).
What causes tire rubbing on a stationary vehicle?
In these dynamic driving conditions, tire rubbing can occur even if the vehicle’s suspension and ride height look normal when stationary. If your vehicle is getting up there in age or mileage with all original suspension components, then consider this area as a potential cause of tire rubbing.
Why do off roaders rub their tires so much?
Parts seamlessly blend together, each working in perfect unison to provide an ideal ride – or the “ideal” ride that engineers had in mind. The second that vehicle gets modified all that harmony in design gets thrown out of whack. This is a concept for which off-roaders are all too familiar.
Why do my tires rub when I turn a corner?
Extreme misalignment. Alignment issues are most associated with abnormal tire wear, but in extreme cases, an out of alignment vehicle could also create tire rubbing. For example, if caster angle is way out of spec, this can be a source of tire rubbing.