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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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Lowered the rear of my 2011 silverado enough to level it off and put a set of rims with 275/55/r20 tires on it....problem is that it scrubs something fierce what's the best fix? About to have to buy new tires so was wondering if I need to go narrower, shorter or both? Would like to still have decent tread....any help is appreciated
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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I have no idea what you could be rubbing on with that little drop and that size tire.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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Will post pics later, but it's rubbing at the bottom of the fender well.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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There is a ton of room with that tire and a 2" shackle. Did you cut the metal peice under the bed floor to allow the shackle to move freely?
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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I rock a 275/55/20 on my 4/6, no issues
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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We need pics. The OP mentioned aftermarket wheels, and no real info on the drop.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71
We need pics. The OP mentioned aftermarket wheels, and no real info on the drop.
Offset issues maybe? I have to say I have the same rear tires with the same little drop and a mile of clearance.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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Curious why it's rubbing. in for pics
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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It's gotta be the offset of the aftermarket wheels. When I first read it, I saw the factory tire size and assumed it was a factory wheel. A non-factory wheel has got to be the culprit...
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