All-
I am a LR3/Land Rover noob and wanted to ask a question-

How concerned should I be with minor tire rubbing with 265/70R18 tires?
I installed the Johnson Rod 2.5" lift on my 2006 LR3 and it seems there is a bit of rubbing when I turn the wheel to its maximum extent and when I take hard turns (I assume leaning of vehicle ie sharp exit ramps)

Clearly, despite my research, I could not help myself with the 32.6" tires- Should have gotten the 32.00"

Thanks for your responses-
James

 

It is probably just rubbing on the frame horn extension. I ran that size as well and that is where I rubbed.

Not a big deal.

 

What years of the LR3 had the frame horn? My 2005 doesn't have it.

I am running the same size tire. Haven't experienced any rubbing yet, but I have not flexed my suspension (off-road) yet.

Qualifier: I am running 32.6" tires, but they are 275/65R18s. Coopers run a little larger. I previously ran Goodyears in that size and had no issues.

 

They all have them. Earlier were bolt on, I believe 07+ is welded on.

 

Uhhhh....negative Ghostrider....mine has never had them, unless someone unbolted them and didn't tell me. Not sure why anyone would do that though.

 

It also sticks out a bit further I think on the 07 and later it seems from looking at my 06 compared to the 07

 

Unless I don’t know what a frame horn is, they all have them.

Picture of an 06’.

 

You got me...I think I do have but it's greatly recessed and has never caused a rubbing issue for me. Hopefully that remains true with these slightly larger (Cooper) tires.