2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Help with tire rubbing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-12-2005 | 02:54 AM
dodg_24's Avatar
dodg_24
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From:
Default Help with tire rubbing

Whats the best way to keep the tires from rubbing. I know they are too big and I don't want a big lift on it. Whats the cheapest way to do it, but it not be a piece of crap way.
 
  #2  
Old 05-12-2005 | 03:38 AM
hometheaterman's Avatar
hometheaterman
Champion
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,268
Likes: 1
From:
Default RE: Help with tire rubbing

What size tires? spacers maybe? Skyjacker 3" lift? Offroad or 2500 coils.
 
  #3  
Old 05-12-2005 | 02:52 PM
Redneck2345's Avatar
Redneck2345
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
From: Mason, WI
Default RE: Help with tire rubbing

if they are only rubbing when you turn the wheels all the way in one direction, you may be able to get by with a set of wheel spacers (I think you can get away with that if you run 33's) If your running bigger tires your only two options are:

A. An appropriate lift kit

B. Fender Trimming


Now I know your not gonna like option B, so leaving you with option A, just get the appropriate lift for it, dont get a 8 inch lift if your running 35's
 
  #4  
Old 05-16-2005 | 11:42 PM
dodg_24's Avatar
dodg_24
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Help with tire rubbing

They are 33 inch tires. Should I get a suspension lift, spacers, or a body lift?
 
  #5  
Old 05-17-2005 | 01:40 AM
hometheaterman's Avatar
hometheaterman
Champion
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,268
Likes: 1
From:
Default RE: Help with tire rubbing

I wouldn't get a body lift as I'm not a fan of them. Spacers are cheap and pretty decent I personally have a 3" lift and love it and that is they way I would go if you have the money if not go with the Spacers. Do you have aftermarket wheels? I thought you could fit them without rubbing on stock wheels maybe thats only on the offroad edition though. I have wheels that stick a ways out the side I think 16x10 rims but I'm not positive with a lot of backspacing and the 3" they don't rub at all although don't have a lot of room at full turn but thats due to my wheels I think. In the back though 33"s look a tiny bit small but overall it looks pretty good and thats they way I would go if you have the money.
 
  #6  
Old 05-18-2005 | 03:00 AM
dodg_24's Avatar
dodg_24
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Help with tire rubbing

The tires are 12.5 by 15 with 16inch rims, I think. I'm not gonna buy a suspension lift because of the cost. So should I get the body lift or spacers and blocks. They only rub when I make sharper turns. Need answer soon so I can fix it while I have the money. Thanks
 
  #7  
Old 05-18-2005 | 05:02 AM
hometheaterman's Avatar
hometheaterman
Champion
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,268
Likes: 1
From:
Default RE: Help with tire rubbing

you mean they are 33X12.5R16 which means 16" wheel thats what I geather from that first part? What is 15 for? If they are 15" wide that is one wide 33" I'd go for spacers if your not going for suspension lift. I would stay away from body lifts unless you decide to go with one in conjunction with a bigger suspension lift.
 
  #8  
Old 05-18-2005 | 02:51 PM
jay6ird's Avatar
jay6ird
Rookie
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Help with tire rubbing

Just buy the correct tires for the truck and sell the others.. Or, buy a front set the same height and a little narrower. Save the old fronts for later use on the rear or sell them.
 
  #9  
Old 05-18-2005 | 05:54 PM
Redneck2345's Avatar
Redneck2345
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
From: Mason, WI
Default RE: Help with tire rubbing


ORIGINAL: dodg_24

The tires are 12.5 by 15 with 16inch rims, I think. I'm not gonna buy a suspension lift because of the cost. So should I get the body lift or spacers and blocks. They only rub when I make sharper turns. Need answer soon so I can fix it while I have the money. Thanks

Acctually your dodge has one of the cheapest suspension lifts on the market, a 3 inch lift is only a few hundred dollars, than you dont get the big stupid gap between your rear bumper and the body either
 
  #10  
Old 05-19-2005 | 02:31 AM
dodg_24's Avatar
dodg_24
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Help with tire rubbing

They are 33x12.5 (my bad on that). It already has a small lift. I bought the truck with the tires and lift on it. The 3 inch lift is around $500. Too much for me. Spacers are the best thing to buy then. Why not the body lift? How much are the body lifts?
 


Quick Reply: Help with tire rubbing



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:01 PM.