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315 75 16 Rubbing solution?

h3tv

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Finally got 315 75 16 for my H3 . Using factory wheels . What I've noticed: obviously speedometer is off on the gauge cluster but I use a digital GPS one. Now I know most are saying they don't rub but these do right at hard steer. What I mean is I'm not quite in hard steer and they start to rub . In full hard they are rubbing good . My question is would wheel spacers work and if so should I put them on all four wheels?
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alrock

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I ran for years with a stock setup and those tires, and simply put up with the rubbing. Likely your tires are just hitting the sway bar and that's a smooth surface. No harm is done. If they are rubbing hard - back off a bit. No need to go that extra degree.

You can do spacers, and you'd only need to do them on the front if you wish. That would likely solve the rubbing. But spacers aren't a cure-all. Get good ones to minimize the chance of cracking, like these. https://www.motorsport-tech.com/special/truck/hummer_s
 

Nikal

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How thick of a wheel space are people using? 1inch? 1 1/2 inch? I assume you would use a spacer that bolts to the hub, then the wheel bolts to the hub spacer?

I’ve notice even when just turning the torsions to level the H3 you can see the front track width is narrowed.
 

Jeepwalker

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Wheel spacers (thicker ones) typically decrease wheel bearing/hub life. Esp with 35's. As long as you are aware of that....
 

alrock

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How thick of a wheel space are people using? 1inch? 1 1/2 inch? I assume you would use a spacer that bolts to the hub, then the wheel bolts to the hub spacer?

I’ve notice even when just turning the torsions to level the H3 you can see the front track width is narrowed.
Can't help you on that one. I am using spacers but I have a lift and different wheels. For the record, I think I went with half inch and longer studs.
 

650Hawk

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Careful; spacers might solve the rubbing on the inside of the tire against the swaybar, but it might also increase the chance of the outside of the tire rubbing on the fender lip when turning.
 
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