rubbing issues

semmens21 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 12:42 AM

i have an 05 f350 with a 2.5in leveling kit and 35in tires and i bought new rims today. like an idiot i forgot to check the backspacing on my new rims. well they rub when i turn almost all the way to either side. i was wondering if there was any way to fix this or if its something im gonna have to live with.
thanks for any help guys

**GoFastPadre** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 02:05 AM

What is the back space of the new wheels? Can you not exchange them? I would think you could get wheel pacers for them if they are too deep.

semmens21 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 04:32 PM

im not sure on the back spacing but its not really rubbing but its catching on my inner fenders ill check the backspacing tommorow. it has to be my new rims though because on my factory ones they didnt do this at all. but then i bent one and it was cheaper to get after market ones then to buy a new rim. ford wanted 800 for a single factory rim and the tire shops around here cant get them in.

anaconda33 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 05:54 PM

I would guess you need to do some trimming on your fender liners. I had to pull the drivers side fender liner back and I was only running 33x11's. Backspacing on wheels makes a huge difference. I just put 35x12.50x18's on my factory wheels and I have PLENTY of room in the fenders.

semmens21 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 06:04 PM

how tough is it to trim?

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