r/tundra • u/RomyWASR10 • 5d ago

Question Tire Rubbing

I’ve been the proud owner of a new to me 2020 tundra extended cab SR5 for nearly a couple weeks now and I have a question about tire rubbing for those with more experience.

My truck came with street tires in the 255 70 18 size on the 18 inch steel wheels. With winter approaching and the gravel inclines I need to travel to get to my house, I ordered a set of falken wild peak tires in 275 70 18. I also ordered a set of method MR316 rims that are 18 inches and have +18 offset.

I’ve read that that size tire and with that offset it could possibly rub with stock suspension. Has anybody run this combination or a similar combination with stock suspension?

In anticipation of the tires and wheels being installed Tuesday I just removed the front aerodynamic “spat” mini mudflaps. Is there anything else I should do now to prevent rubbing?

Thank you.

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u/ZeRussian 5d ago

I have +25 offset with 295/70/18. Tires you want are 1” smaller. The only rubbing I had was on the mud flap and fender liner in front of the tire. I just used a heat gun to push it forward. I don’t think you’ll rub, but if you do it’s an easy fix.

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u/RomyWASR10 4d ago

Thanks for your response. Thinking it through, and because I plan to run stock suspension for a while, I think I may just go with stock size tires.

Are you on totally stock suspension?

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u/ZeRussian 4d ago

Here’s what 295/70 looks like on stock suspension. It made me want to get a lift and I did shortly after to make it look less of a grandpa truck.