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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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So I put a set of 24 inch rims on my truck and I have to say it looks really bad ***. But im having a few problems and wanted to see if anyone could help.

The first problem is the front wheels rubbing up inside the wheel well. It, isnt too bad, and they only rub when I turn hard, and most of the rubbing happens in the back side, as opposed to the front fender.

Second, the tire light is on inside the car. I suppose its because they are just more massive wheels. Is there a way to bypass this?

Thanks for your time guys
 
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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So I put a set of 24 inch rims on my truck and I have to say it looks really bad ***. But im having a few problems and wanted to see if anyone could help.

The first problem is the front wheels rubbing up inside the wheel well. It, isnt too bad, and they only rub when I turn hard, and most of the rubbing happens in the back side, as opposed to the front fender.

Second, the tire light is on inside the car. I suppose its because they are just more massive wheels. Is there a way to bypass this?

Thanks for your time guys
You didn't state your year, but seeing how you mentioned the tire light, I assume it's newer than 2004.

1. You need to lift the body say....2", to rid yourself of the rubbing issue.

2. Unplug the bulb.
 
Old Jul 7, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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If it is rubbing something minor you could get in there and do some trimming. The light is due to your factory flat tire sensors, thay should have been removed from your old wheels and installed in the new ones.
 
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Its an '09. Thanks for the input! Ill have it done
 
Old Jul 21, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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most of the time you can take a torch and heat up (not burn) the wheel well housing and then push it in with a block of wood or something. You can usually gain a 1/2" or so (just enough to stop the rubbing).
 
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