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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 01:00 PM
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Factory 20s with Goodyear Wranglers on mine with stock Lariat fender flares.
Mine rub occasionally when backing out of the drive.
I contacted Weather Tech and was instructed to remove them and return them for a refund. She told me to call back for a return authorization and send them back. Can't argue with that.
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 02:40 PM
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I'm living with them the way they are. The rub is only occasional in reverse with a grade change.
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by firecadet613
I'm living with them the way they are. The rub is only occasional in reverse with a grade change.
That's my plan as well.
When I get some time, I will try and see where they are rubbing.
If it is just a corner, I may just trim off that offending edge.
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 03:55 PM
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I have aftermarket wheels/tires, so I'm not exactly a direct comparison. Still, I was surprised with the amount of rubbing on my Weathertechs and needed to trim both sides more than once. Still, I feel the occasional rub when I am turning and going over a bump. I can live with it, but it is a bit annoying. I have already trimmed at least 4-5" of width from the inner part of the mud flaps, so they're about 1/2 of the width of when I bought them. It doesn't bother me aesthetically, as the outer edge is still intact and this is what is seen the most.

I wondered if the Ford mud flaps would have sit more flush and not needed the trimming, but I wanted the width of the Weathertechs for better protection against paint dings.

My wheels are 20x9", +20 offiset, tires are 305 55 20 BFG KO2's, 2" front level.
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 12:02 AM
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I have a 2016 XLT Sport with the 20" six-spoke wheels and BFG AT KO2s (275/60/20) that are about an inch bigger than the stock Hankooks, and mine did rub on the inside corner of the front flaps. I took a cut-off wheel to the inside edge and trimmed them up a bit. Problem solved.
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 02:54 AM
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Mine rub too. Only the passenger side when turned fully right. First problem I've had with a Weathertech product. I'll just trim it a bit I think.
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 01:30 AM
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Mine rub, but I've got 34" tires. I trimmed about an inch off of the inside of each with a Dremel wheel and it reduced it. I think if I trim them down to the point where they don't rub, I'll start losing basic functionality. The rub is infrequent and not bad, so I'm going to live with what I have now.
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 12:00 PM
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Factory 20" wheels, Hankook Dynapro ATM 275/60/20 rubbed on inside drivers side only. Trimmed inside of mudflap to clear.
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 01:04 PM
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How much did you trim?
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 03:02 PM
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I have the Weathertechs. My left tire ('16 Screw with 20" factory 6 spoke wheels / factory sized Michelins) would rub on the inside of the mud flap when turning hard left. It grabbed it good twice nearly pulling it off, that is when I broke out the Dremel and trimmed it....problem solved.

Just trim a little at a time periodically checking the clearance until you feel comfortable you have fixed the problem.
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