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Ok guys i dont think i need a u-joint or wheel bearing caues i jacked it up and checked. Also i drove circle for about 30 mins and i finally i saw that my tire was rubbing on really sharpe left turns. My tire size is 285/75 16 and its barely rubbing enuff to make in sound like a baseball card in a bicycle spoke kinda. And i know for sure my truck is out of allignment so do you guys think if i get alligment it will stop rubbing?
 
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I doubt it. 265/75R16 is about the biggest tire you can go without getting some rubbing (at stock height).
 
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so with the 265/7516 i wont get rubbing with that size?
 
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Thats what I have and no rubbing whatsoever.

The cheaper route would be just make sure you don't max out your steering, and that way you won't have rubbing with your 285s.
 
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well the reason i asked this question is i am about to get new tires. So how much of a differance can you tell bettween 285 and 265
 
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285s = 32.8" x 11.2"
265s = 31.6" x 10.4"
http://www.jeeptech.com/javaAps/conv.html

A little bit.
 
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so if i do get 265s put on they wont look alot smaller than my 285s i have on now?
 
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A little bit.
This shows you the difference rather than just telling you.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
 
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lol sorry man thanks
 
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Not a problem, no need to apologize. Changing tires whether you are changing tire sizes or not is a big deal. Expensive and it can change how your ride looks, so its very important.

Putting tire size off for a second, you can go with whatever tire you wish, but when I'm changing tires next, it'll be Bridgestone Revos. I have Bridgestone Dueler H/T Alenzas on the wife's 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and they work beautifully. The Revos are Bridgestone's high end A/T tires, so if that what you are looking for, go check them out.

Keep us posted as to what you do in the end, and remember to include pics.
 


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