Tires rubbing
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8th Gear
Joined: Jun 2025
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Tires rubbing
Hi everyone,
I recently bought a 78 base model with 70 series
tires and stock wheels. I put 255/60’s all around
and now the front wheels rub on full turns. Had
an alignment done and still have the same problem. Doesn’t look like it was ever hit but I
don’t know for sure. Any suggestions?? Should
I go with a different size for the front?? Appreciate
any input.
I recently bought a 78 base model with 70 series
tires and stock wheels. I put 255/60’s all around
and now the front wheels rub on full turns. Had
an alignment done and still have the same problem. Doesn’t look like it was ever hit but I
don’t know for sure. Any suggestions?? Should
I go with a different size for the front?? Appreciate
any input.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,220
Likes: 651
From: Thunder Bay
Hi everyone,
I recently bought a 78 base model with 70 series
tires and stock wheels. I put 255/60’s all around
and now the front wheels rub on full turns. Had
an alignment done and still have the same problem. Doesn’t look like it was ever hit but I
don’t know for sure. Any suggestions?? Should
I go with a different size for the front?? Appreciate
any input.
I recently bought a 78 base model with 70 series
tires and stock wheels. I put 255/60’s all around
and now the front wheels rub on full turns. Had
an alignment done and still have the same problem. Doesn’t look like it was ever hit but I
don’t know for sure. Any suggestions?? Should
I go with a different size for the front?? Appreciate
any input.
Thread Starter
8th Gear
Joined: Jun 2025
Posts: 8
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Thanks for sharing this with me. I do see
where it is rubbing. Any suggestions on how
to trim the edges? Any specific tools that I
should use? Appreciate all the help. I’m
kinda new at this.
where it is rubbing. Any suggestions on how
to trim the edges? Any specific tools that I
should use? Appreciate all the help. I’m
kinda new at this.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,220
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From: Thunder Bay
I believe when I did mine I used a die grinder with a cutoff disc but you could probably do it with a hacksaw. It's fiberglass so it cuts pretty easily and doesn't really leave a sharp edge. If it does, some sandpaper will take it down. Much easier than working with metal.
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From: Poplar Bluff MO
FYI grinding fiberglass is dangerous without proper protection. It creates fine, airborne glass shards and resin dust that can cause severe itching, skin rashes, eye irritation, and long-term lung damage (e.g., bronchitis or asthma). Always wear a respirator, goggles, and full-coverage skin protection to avoid these hazards. I always wear a respirator...
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Hi everyone,
I recently bought a 78 base model with 70 series
tires and stock wheels. I put 255/60’s all around
and now the front wheels rub on full turns. Had
an alignment done and still have the same problem. Doesn’t look like it was ever hit but I
don’t know for sure. Any suggestions?? Should
I go with a different size for the front?? Appreciate
any input.
I recently bought a 78 base model with 70 series
tires and stock wheels. I put 255/60’s all around
and now the front wheels rub on full turns. Had
an alignment done and still have the same problem. Doesn’t look like it was ever hit but I
don’t know for sure. Any suggestions?? Should
I go with a different size for the front?? Appreciate
any input.
Can you post a picture of the alignment report?