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285/75/18 Will it Rub?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by cdmagor, Aug 21, 2018.

  1. Aug 21, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    Just put a 3”/1” Toytech/Eibach lift on my 2017 Tundra. Also added an SPC upper control arm.

    I’d really like to put 285/75/18 tires with an 18mm offset wheel. I’ve seen people say absolutely no rubbing and some say lots of rubbing. Looking for new opinions.

    Will it rub?
     
  2. Aug 21, 2018 at 8:00 PM
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  3. Aug 21, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    I run 305/70/18 on +20. Check out some build threads
     
  5. Aug 21, 2018 at 8:10 PM
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    Any rubbing? I don’t want to have to do any modifications because of rubbing.
     
  6. Aug 21, 2018 at 8:12 PM
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    I have a CMC. Nope
     
  7. Aug 21, 2018 at 8:13 PM
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    Yeah I definitely don’t want to have to do a CMC.
     
  8. Aug 21, 2018 at 8:37 PM
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    get 275/70/18 and you won't have to worry about trimming or cutting. Great piece of mind. It's not all about bigger.
     
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    I had 295/70/18 +18 offset, no rubs with a 3/1... But then I put 1.5" spacers and it rubbed everywhere. lol. CMC fixed it right up.
     
  10. Aug 21, 2018 at 8:45 PM
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    That’s only an inch taller than what I have now. I don’t think that’s enough. These things look tiny on my truck.

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    you'd be surprised how much bigger it looks. The wheels and the aggressive tread of new tires make a big deal. I'll post a pic tomorrow
     
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  12. Aug 21, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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    1.5” spacers where? I’m thinking I might just have to get my welding friend to do a CMC.
     
  13. Aug 21, 2018 at 8:56 PM
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    Sounds good, I’ll check it out.
     
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    I have the eibach 3/1.5 as well running 18x9 on stock 275/65/18 with 18 offset .It actually rubbed on drivers side in reverse at right turn full lock .Had to remove front lip mud guards. Just FYI
     
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    On the front and rear I put the adapters... Not spacers. With the fender flares on I had to move the tires out.
     
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    OP, I would probably consider running the 295/70/18 with that setup rather than the 285/75. Those are about 3/4" taller than the 295's. Another size you could look at are the 285/70/18.

    From another thread, I saw @Atomic City Tundra post his setup. It was essentially a 3/1 lift with 275/70/18 mentioned above. Here was his picture.

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  17. Aug 22, 2018 at 9:50 AM
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    My 285/75/18s on +18 offset rubbed pretty bad. They’re pretty tall tires. I removed front and rear mud guards, pushed the front liner forward using DIY mod found in the forum, and had a CMC done yesterday. Finally I’m rub free and am very happy I went with 285/75/18. They look great!

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  18. Aug 22, 2018 at 10:11 AM
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    Good
    Looking truck! This was really helpful! I think I’m just going to do 295/70/18 to be on the safe side. How much are people charging for the CDC?
     
  19. Aug 22, 2018 at 10:12 AM
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    Yeah I think 295/70’s is the safer bet.
     
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    I will let you know in a couple of weeks. I just ordered some 295/70r18 Ridge Grapplers for my truck. I think that the 275/70r18s that are on my truck right now combined with my lift look a bit small, so I decided to upgrade now that my current tires have worn down.
     
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    I paid $200 yesterday
     
  22. Aug 22, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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    That’s not bad at all. You’re not in Colorado by chance are you?
     
  23. Aug 22, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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    Agreed, you can fit 275/70’s on stock height Tundras after all. When you’re leveled on stock wheels they look small.
     
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    Don't fear the CMC. I will do my own if it comes down to me needing one for the 295s - but I suspect that I won't need one with my setup.
     
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    Idk cutting the frame is what gets me a little nervous. Especially with a factory warranty.
     
  27. Aug 22, 2018 at 3:29 PM
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    Was reading along and if you have to chop the cab mounts and weld plates in he’ll go with a 35x13 or wider. Might as well make it worth it. :thumbsup: Like 325/65/18
     
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    Me too. Talked to my welding friend and he said this is a piece of cake. He does weld on live natural gas pipelines so I should’ve known lol.
     
  30. Aug 23, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    Looks better than I expected. What lift do you have?
     

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