2" level, 35x12.50 tires rub

[RamRebelSteel]

Did some test fitting on my Ram Rebel and 35x12.50 rub to the point where u cant complete a turn due to the splash gaurd on the outer rear side of the wheel well. I dont want to mess with it so I am just going to test fit some 34's now.

The truck has a 2" leveling spacer and the rebel already comes with a 1 inch lift from factory so that makes it 3" taller than a Non Offroad package/Rebel ram. The rims were 18x9 method rims. Not sure on the offset. Just wanted to provide some info on who ever was thinking about doing 35s.

 

[jamesfg]

I was at the dealer Tuesday night taking measurements for my Rebel and the install for the 6" lift. They had a Laramie 4x4 with a 2" spacer and 35's and it didn't rub. I'd def look into your offset. Not recommended by all but maybe add some spacers to push the wheels out?

 

[blownout1500]

First off, thanks for posting this. Actually headed into the same exact issues (2” level + 35’s) next week.

@19BlkRam posted a how-to on clearing the exact same area you’re rubbing on (in his build thread I think?).

Encouraged to hear that the 18x9 method standards actually cleared the caliper. Maybe there’s hope for my 18x9 NV’s that are on their way

 

[jamesfg]

The 18" wheels will clear it's only when you go to a 6" lift and have to change the knuckle, then the 18's won't clear.

 

[troutspinner]

Thanks for trying and posting. Where there is a will, there is a way of course but this tells me going 34” on a 2” level ORP is the way to go.

 

[RamRebelSteel]

I was at the dealer Tuesday night taking measurements for my Rebel and the install for the 6" lift. They had a Laramie 4x4 with a 2" spacer and 35's and it didn't rub. I'd def look into your offset. Not recommended by all but maybe add some spacers to push the wheels out?

I was direct messaging this dude on Instagram and he also said his 35s didn't rub on his ram. However he didn't specify if they were 12.50 wide.

 

[PorBoy]

^^^. That’s the look ( wheels & tires ) that I am in need of. Do you have any information as to what this set up is ?

 

[VaderRebel]

First thing I thought of was 12.5 was a bit of wishful thinking. You'd probably be laughing in around a 10.

 

[RamRebelSteel]

^^^. That’s the look ( wheels & tires ) that I am in need of. Do you have any information as to what this set up is ?

According to him just a 2.5 level and 35" MT tires on stock rims. He had 33s on some 20x12 rims as well.

 

[PorBoy]

Oh wow so those were the “ chrome clad “ wheels with 35” tires huh ?

 

[19BlkRam]

Easy fix, where there's a will there's a way... Good luck

 

[RamRebelSteel]

Easy fix, where there's a will there's a way... Good luck

I really don't want to cut anything lol I regreted doing a NorCal mod on my 16 sierra.

Oh wow so those were the “ chrome clad “ wheels with 35” tires huh ?

They are there newer ram rims with 35 trail grapplers I believe

 

[PorBoy]

I’ll have to contact my dealer as I didn’t know they offered chrome wheels for our DT Ram.

 

[19BlkRam]

I really don't want to cut anything lol I regreted doing a NorCal mod on my 16 sierra.


I chopped my plastic liners on a 03 Avalanche and it looked like hell lol been there too, Stick to a safe offset and you should be good to go then. what I removed was so minimal that I felt it was worth it for the right stance.

 

[blownout1500]

The 18" wheels will clear it's only when you go to a 6" lift and have to change the knuckle, then the 18's won't clear.

Test fit nets about one thick C-hair clearance at caliper. Method NV 18x9 -12os. Not sure this counts as “clearing”?

 

[jamesfg]

If it dont hit or rub.....that's clearance

 

[bgmshrm]

will it rub when you hit the brakes ?

 

[RamRebelSteel]

Test fit nets about one thick C-hair clearance at caliper. Method NV 18x9 -12os. Not sure this counts as “clearing”?

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Holy ****. Those are the rims I want too

 

[ksn240]

That's awful close, but if it isn't rubbing i would imagine it would be fine. When its bolted to the studs it isn't going to move any.

 

[RamRebelSteel]

I was so close to buying some local 17" methods too