rubba dub tire rubs

bury_ur_X · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:13 pm

hey all i have an 03 that i installed the PML via AC shackles.
i have also upsized my tires to 265/75/16 on the stock alloys.
i noticed today after stretching her out the other night i have rub marks on the inner body wheel well in the rear... both sides.
passenger

closeup

drivers

what have you guys done to get around this ?
can i go nascar it ???

daggerdoggie · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:30 pm

I've never had it rub there, but personally, I wouldn't worry about it unless the tire catches on the sheet metal. It's only rubbing at flex, so it will probably not be an issue.

However that first 2 1/2 inches of sheet metal could easily be pounded in slightly.

bury_ur_X · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:51 pm

daggerdoggie wrote:

However that first 2 1/2 inches of sheet metal could easily be pounded in slightly.

YEAAYUS !!!!!!
bring on the hammer.

thanks daggerdoggie.
anyone else ever see this >??

nyrangerfan222 · **Joined:** Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:32 pm **Posts:** 159

i have a mark like that too, same size tires with the pml, havent tested it yet with the 3" SL

xtremejoe04 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:00 pm

I've got the same set up as you with the same size tires. I also have that mark on the inner fender. It's from the rear axle articulation. When you flex out, the tires are at an angle with the tops tipped in. I'm not worried about it.

rroadkilll · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:10 pm

I get that every once in a while... but thats in my Jeep!!!

Inurteeth2 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:14 pm

I have a 3"inch SL and different backspacing wheels and i dont rub there at all.. Or well at least i haven't noticed. :wink:

We'll find out sunday!

rroadkilll · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:15 pm

Whooo... Hooooo... SUNDAY!!!

silversuper · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:49 am

do you have bumpstops in the rear?

my stockers fell off

otherwise, just get the hammer

O1SalsaX · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:27 am

I have that as well with the 35's on stock pathy rims and 3+2 lift.
I wouldn't worry about it as long as there is nothing for it to catch on (as Dagger said)
Way back when I managed to crack the plastic cover on the top of the inside passenger side wheel well with 31" tires on stock rims. :shock:

I have no idea how.

RIXterra · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:54 pm

Inurteeth2 wrote:

I have a 3"inch SL and different backspacing wheels and i dont rub there at all.. Or well at least i haven't noticed. :wink:

We'll find out sunday!

No you don't. Your lift is higher than that.. :wink:

bury_ur_X · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:57 pm

i will keep an eye on it for now...
and i wont take a hammer to it just yet.
thanks all for the replies.

nyrangerfan222 · **Joined:** Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:32 pm **Posts:** 159

should it be spraypainted to prevent rust?

daggerdoggie · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:44 pm

If he keeps wheeling it, it won't rust. The tires will keep it nice and shiny.

But it's not a bad idea to do before next winter.

anthony · **Posted:** Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:11 am

My tires rub there too. The 31's did when I had them and just the pml, and the 33's do now, but not as much d/t body lift.

(stock rims, btw)

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