[6pack] New tires are rubbing

[Irv Korey]

On Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 6:11 PM, Bruce Simms <brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca> wrote:

> New Rota RB wheels with Kumho Ecsta Platinum 205/65/16B  in V speed
> rating.B
> I run about 28-30 lbs.
> B
> Great looks and best upgrade Ib ve made to car.B
> Transformational.B  B Great pricing on both.B B
> B
> I hear them rub during
> someB tight parking maneuvers.B B  Should I be concerned?B  If so, what to
> do?B B  I donb t recall my 1957015 rubbing.
>

Using a tire size calculator, I see that your new tires are about 3/4"
taller than your old tires and about .40" wider than your old tires. That
is why you are rubbing. If you are
getting an occasional rub now, it will be worse when your car is loaded
with 2 people and stuff for a road trip and/or when you have the wheels
turned and hit a sharp bump. If it
gets bad, you will need to put spacers under your springs to raise the ride
height a bit.

Here is the tire size calculator that I use:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php

This would have helped you more before you bought your tires, but at least
it should help you see why you have a problem now.

Irv Korey
74 TR6 CF22767U
Highland Park, IL