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2008 2500 Hd Factory 265/17 Tires Rub

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The dealer installed my mud flaps yesterday and now when backing up and turning they rub...they also rub when turning sharply going forward. I have the non-form fits. Has anyone else had this problem and is there a fix? Anyway to trim and still keep it looking clean too?

 

 

Thanks for any help anyone might have!

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The dealer installed my mud flaps yesterday and now when backing up and turning they rub...they also rub when turning sharply going forward. I have the non-form fits. Has anyone else had this problem and is there a fix? Anyway to trim and still keep it looking clean too?

 

 

Thanks for any help anyone might have!

 

 

Well looks like GM is going to cover it under warranty not sure what the outcome will be...crazy they would put to big a tire on a truck from the factory that rubs. Amazing i am the only person with this problem.

ws6_guy Senior Enthusiast

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Front end only? Get a leveling kit. Stock tire size for the 2500HD is 245/75 so Im confused as to how you have a 265/75 standard.

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Front end only? Get a leveling kit. Stock tire size for the 2500HD is 245/75 so Im confused as to how you have a 265/75 standard.

 

 

comes from the factory with 265's and the Z71 package. Must be a new option this year?

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Front end only? Get a leveling kit. Stock tire size for the 2500HD is 245/75 so Im confused as to how you have a 265/75 standard.

 

 

17" Factory 17" wheels came with 265/70/17,your right for the 16"

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Front end only? Get a leveling kit. Stock tire size for the 2500HD is 245/75 so Im confused as to how you have a 265/75 standard.

 

 

17" Factory 17" wheels came with 265/70/17,your right for the 16"

 

 

Oh, I didn't know they were putting 17"s on them now.

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I have the stock 17" wheels and installed the GM molded mud flaps. I think the 17's come with the LTZ option. Mine also rub in reverse with the steering wheel all the way to the left or right. I have not had the time to determine exactly where they rub so I can see if a little trimming will fix it.

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Yup. mine rub a bit too! Z71 option. GMC flaps. Tires LT265/70R/17's. So what. They rub a touch at certain turning situations. Doesn't hurt anything. Just glad to finally have a decent size set ofwheels and tires on these trucks. I always found the GM's to be a bit undersize for the 3/4 tons.

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Yup. mine rub a bit too! Z71 option. GMC flaps. Tires LT265/70R/17's. So what. They rub a touch at certain turning situations. Doesn't hurt anything. Just glad to finally have a decent size set ofwheels and tires on these trucks. I always found the GM's to be a bit undersize for the 3/4 tons.

 

Well I have mine down to only rubbing when I back up and turn in either direction.

 

So what? I guess I expect a little to much from GM and could do with out the sound of it rubbing. I dont think anyone said it was hurting anything but more less loooking for a fix. My fix was adding another screw and taking the saw to the flaps. To me this is just the little things I get tired of dealing with and shouldnt have to! I don't like squeaky doors on new trucks either...go figure!

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