Suburban got new tires and wheels! - rubbing problem

[Mikey von]

the before - stock rims and tires

and the after - 315/75 MTR's on 16x10 black steel wheels

It looks a lot better now!


I will need to do some trimming of the front fenders. It is strange, the drivers side is a closer fit, especially in the front. Saggy spring on that side or axel a little further foward?

It does not rub unless I go over a bump (even small ones) while turning. Obviously I need to trim a little, but how much? What looks the best, just notching out a little or straight across. I draw stick figures and artistic work is bad for me. I guess I need to do some searchs.

 

[Mikey von]

Here are some lame pictures of almost rub. These are at almost full turn (it would not stay turned to the hilt when I exited to take pictures).

Passenger side

Drivers side

 

[colbystephens]

well, here's one way to solve it!

trim the fenders, and then cut 4-6 inches off the bottom of the body. i run the exact same tire/wheel set up. kicks serious ass... particularly when paired with the detroit. i've got 20K on mine, and htey show nearly no wear. i rotate my 5th in, and have them balanced/rotated every 3k or so. i run them at 35-40psi.

 

[colbystephens]

here, trim it like this!

vs. the old you:

 

[Mikey von]

thanks for the chops (pun inteaded)

I am not sure if I want to be that aggressive though. I originally wanted no trimming, but i would not be adverse to a little. I am pretty sure the rear is ok with out trimming.

 

[Mikey von]

I do like how yours looks though. So you cut all the way under your doors, front to back and then replaced with rocksliders?

 

[colbystephens]

yup. we cut 1" below the bottom door hinge. i'm hopefully replacing the body later this year tho, with a rust free tub, and i won't go quite as high because you can't do the quick release door hinge... but then i'm also considering permanently doing away with doors and doing soft doors instead. hmmmm....