Rubbing Issues

[2022RamRebel]

I have the 3.5” RC lift kit on my Rebel. Before I had bought new wheels that are 18x9 with 12mm offset. The tires I run are 305/70/18.

I called RC to explain that my tires were were still rubbing up against the inner fender (tires rubs against the fender well closest to the front door emblem that says RAM) even with the larger lift.

He said that a pair of RC 1/4” wheel spacers would help with my issue.

Thoughts?

 

[HSKR R/T]

RC can't control rub when you change wheels and tires away from stock. A wheel spacer might not do anything except change where the tire rubs

 

[2022RamRebel]

RC can't control rub when you change wheels and tires away from stock. A wheel spacer might not do anything except change where the tire rubs

I explained to him that they are 18x9’s with +12mm offset. I also told him my tire size. The rub is highly minimal but if it can be remedied that’d be ideal.

 

[boogielander]

I explained to him that they are 18x9’s with +12mm offset. I also told him my tire size. The rub is highly minimal but if it can be remedied that’d be ideal.

should've went with -12mm.

see the trimming section here:

35x12.5R18 on Performance Orientated Lift - a Overview, Procedure, and Review.

In this thread, I will be detailing the info regarding the tire choice, suspension choice, and trimming needed. Note: My procedure involves irreversible modification to the truck, so consult a professional of your choice and proceed at your own risk. This thread is to SHARE HOW I DID mine and...

5thgenrams.com

 

[2022RamRebel]

I’m probably just going to put the factory wheels back on. Would a 1/4” spacer look good on a factory wheel or something larger? I just want a little bit of tire to stick out of fender flares.

Thanks!

 

[2022RamRebel]

I know. Bummer. The wheel store I bought them from had no idea what they were doing, evidently.

 

[boogielander]

I know. Bummer. The wheel store I bought them from had no idea what they were doing, evidently.

lol next time check my threads before purchasing.
i do the threads for correct and functional builds so fellow forum members can use them as cheat sheets lol

 

[2022RamRebel]

lol next time check my threads before purchasing.
i do the threads for correct and functional builds so fellow forum members can use them as cheat sheets lol

If I put the factory wheels back on I know these tires don’t rub. Do you know if I can run wheel spacers on the factory Rebel wheels?

 

[boogielander]

If I put the factory wheels back on I know these tires don’t rub. Do you know if I can run wheel spacers on the factory Rebel wheels?

well yes you can but i wouldn't.

i personally don't trust putting spacers on suspension and wheels and that's what i tell my customers. Too often people don't pay attention to the wheel spacers and not check torque spec periodically and things fail. So if you do go the spacer route make sure you get quality ones and not some cheap amazon ones with questionable origin, and torque check periodically. (my recommended "periodically" is any time you rotate your tires - every 1 to 2 oil changes if you change your oil at 5k)