325/65/18, rubbing issues ?

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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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325/65/18, rubbing issues ?

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Fist off, I recently became a member and have found the site very useful as well as knowledgable people throughout. I thank you in advance, but here's my questions. I am trying to run a 18x9 with 5" backspacing on a 325/65/18, along with the 2.5" leveling kit. Is anyone having rubbing issues ? Can expect for them to be fine with a little trimming ? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys

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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by NoGood33
Hey guys,
Fist off, I recently became a member and have found the site very useful as well as knowledgable people throughout. I thank you in advance, but here's my questions. I am trying to run a 18x9 with 5" backspacing on a 325/65/18, along with the 2.5" leveling kit. Is anyone having rubbing issues ? Can expect for them to be fine with a little trimming ? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys

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You can bet they will rub on the lower wheelwells when making hard turns. The problem is the wheel will stick out 2 inches more than stock and the tire is close to 13 inches wide. You will need a body lift or full suspension lift to run that setup without rubbing.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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x2 when i first got my truck i had a set of 325/60/18 (33") with just a leveling kit and they rubbed, theres people on here with a leveling and 35" but i think there running a narrow 35
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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ur best bet would be to ask wandell, he is a member here on the forum and could fill you in more on what backspace and stuff like that you will need
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by PawPaw
You can bet they will rub on the lower wheelwells when making hard turns. The problem is the wheel will stick out 2 inches more than stock and the tire is close to 13 inches wide. You will need a body lift or full suspension lift to run that setup without rubbing.
PawPaw is right.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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I appreciate the info guys. I guess Im getting my lift sooner than expected. Any preference on 6" lifts ?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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Just noticed that the tires are 325/60. does this make any difference ?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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Yes, a huge difference. You can fit the 325/60-18's (33x13.00) because they are 2 inches shorter than 325/65-18's (35x13.00).
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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Wandell, you are the man ! Thanks for the help
 
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