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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 11:18 AM
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Recently purchased the 30mm Terrafirma wheel spacers for my 2004 HSE7 Disco 2 to allow for more turning radius and no rubbing. I have a Terrafirma HD lift kit and despite getting the tire size recommended for this lift (275/65/18) the tires will rub on the radius arms. I thought the spacers would correct this but now I have a new issue..On a little over 90degree steering, the wheels will catch the plastic fairing above the steps. Now I know the steps need to come off anyway but what about the fairing, do people typically remove this piece, anything I need to know?

Additionally, I have since removed the screws () and do have 1" spring spacers on there way to me so perhaps that will help with the issue?


FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3 275 65R R18 ON A TERRAFIRMA HD LIFT
 

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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 11:27 AM
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I have the 275/65r18 and never had any running issues
 
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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 02:13 PM
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Not even close either
 
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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 04:10 PM
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3inch lift here & no where near either.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 04:57 PM
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Is it just me or does that look like a re-tread there is a pretty distinct line in the OP's image
 
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Old Dec 15, 2018 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard Gallant
Is it just me or does that look like a re-tread there is a pretty distinct line in the OP's image
I see what you mean...
 
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Old Dec 15, 2018 | 07:10 AM
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I'd be curious to see what the actual diameter of the tire is
 
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Old Dec 15, 2018 | 08:23 AM
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Also think that line is on their oem
 
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Old Dec 17, 2018 | 12:10 AM
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I have the same tires and lift on my car and I'm nowhere near making contact..... Something is off here
 
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Old Dec 17, 2018 | 08:08 PM
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The wheel spacers would make it worse IMHO. It will push the wheel out & when turned = closer to the body. I had a set of aftermarket wheels that did that, and I removed them & went back to stock offset wheels.
 
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