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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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I had 35x12.5x17 Pro Comp Xtreme MTs on my truck- they never rubbed, even with when off road.

Mounted 35x12x17 Fierce Attitude MT's today... They rub on the inner plastic fender right before they hit full lock.

The pro comps were just as aggresive on the outer lugs, so I don't think it's because of the tread.

Could my springs have weakened that much. I haven't had the pro comps on this last time, I had street tires on for over a year so it's not like I had 35s' on and now these rub. However the suspension hasn't changed, so I can't figure out why these are rubbing.

Is there a good way to fix rubbing on the inner well. It's dark outside now, but the plastic seems like there is room behind it, is there a way to move that piece back?

Otherwise it looks like I'm going to have to either A. replace springs B. get wheel spacers. C. smaller tire D. Get loan, get lift.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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E. Trim the plastic until it stops rubbing.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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That Actually should have been A.

I had to trim the front valanve for the pro comps, but now it's the inner?????



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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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because tires "actual" size differs between manufacturers. just because it says 35" it isnt.
most are 34.6" or other random sizes.

for example: toyo mt 35x12.5x20 = 34.6" toyo mt 37x20x13.5= 37.7" tall
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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Perhaps your caster and/or camber has changed in the last year, had an alignment done in that year?
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