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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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wheels rub bad!

my new wheels are rubbing really bad...took the mud flaps off but it didnt help. its hitting a little bit of the body and messin my tires up. not to mention how bad it sounds anyone had this problem or got any ideas. i dont wana lift it. ill put my stock wheels back on b4 i do that
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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Get some H2 Take-offs and you'll be good...

Perhaps not as sexy as your current setup, but they won't rub. They work even better than the factory wheels with 35's.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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I will seel you mine..... ;-) The 4.5" BS kills you on the Diamo wheel...that are also 10" wide!
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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you need a backspacing close to 6" w/o a leveling kit or at least 5.5" w/ a leveling kit.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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lets just cut ur fenders man!!! its black, it wont show bad!!!
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Im also running the Diamo 17K 18X10. I've got 265's and a 1.5in leveling kit and I rub on the inside of the fender well, not on the body and its not damaging my tires but I HATE IT!! I too am thinking about selling mine and I've only got about 1 thousand miles on them Oh well live and learn
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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dang idk what to do I JUST GOT EM! they look good but i cant stand the rubbing! especially pullin a trailor bcuz of how you have to turn real sharp alot backing up and such......well..idk what im gona do. wonder if those new spy xds would rub?? anyone have any info on those
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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i love my h2's! had them powder coated black! perfect rim for our truck!!
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghost Ram
you need a backspacing close to 6" w/o a leveling kit or at least 5.5" w/ a leveling kit.
my wheels are 17x8.5 with 5" of bs and no rub with 35" toyo mt's. btw the 3 1/2" of lift is what it took to get me level.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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So is there any kind of databse or spread sheet as to what works/doesn't for each type of wheel/tire combo?

don't want to hijack just make sure others don't have the same fate,
Bart
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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Here's my set of H2s. Great wheels. You can run up to 35s with no rubbing at stock height. Perfect size.

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d...d.php?t=178456
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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I had the same problems that you are having man. I ended up having to get my fenders cut a lil bit. The body shop made it look totally factory too. Look at the pics in my gallery.
I can clear 20x10 4.5" bs wheels with 35/13.50 tires with just a top gunz leveling kit. You have to cut the inside of your lower air valance on the bottom of your front bumper too.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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man that looks good how much did that cost you if you dont mind me askin?!
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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[QUOTE=Speedfreaks101;1822229]So is there any kind of databse or spread sheet as to what works/doesn't for each type of wheel/tire combo?

don't want to hijack just make sure others don't have the same fate,
Bart[/QUOTE
there is no absolute with wheel and tire fit for our trucks, just what seems to work for most. the rule of thumb is the wheel b/s and + offset with 35's that has been talked about hundreds of times on this forum. imo i would rather go with the correct b/s and offset than start cutting sheet metal.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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i've got the same wheels and i can rub my 37's (pretty easily) on the rear of the front fenders with 7"s of lift!!
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