Hi all,

so I put a set of 33x12.5 on my 2005 fx4. It’s got a three inch lift all the way around. When I first put it on, they didn’t rub , the issue was that I shrunk my rims an inch and the brake calipers were ever so slightly scratching my brand new rims. So I put spacers on it. Now the tires rub bad in both directions but I fixed the other problem. Basically what I need to know is what are my options? Do I buy new fenders? Do I take the plastics off and see what happens? Help. Please lol.

 

IMHO... spacers are not the answer.
What is the answer straight off the old noggin, buy the correct rims and tires to fit your vehicle.

Extra width is causing the problem, extra width will put more stress on the front end parts and cause more wear, extra width will decrease turning radius !

The Ranger went to 16" rims for a reason... disc bakes on the front, easier to go to a larger rim than smaller brakes.

Not knowing your build purpose, not having more info about your truck, means answers that are vague.

Post up pictures of the area of the truck where you are having trouble.

Ltr

 

so pretty much this build is to look tough, and some light to moderate off road trails. No rock crawling or Baja dessert races. I do agree I should have kept with the 16” rims but the rims were a package deal with the tires that I got at an amazing price so I went for it. I think if I put the front up another inch and took the fender flares off it would be okay. Here’s the pictures.

 

There are Kits out there that will not only lift the truck but will widen the stance, not for me but that are out there.

You mentioned a 4" Lift, I am assuming it is either the SuperLift or the Rough Country, if I was doing a lift today I would order the Rough Country Kit and then if things rubbed too much add a 2" Body Lift.

I don't like 16" Wheels and tires, less option for tire ratings for 16", I have an EDGE and went to 15" Slotted Aluminum Wheels, no problems, which is making me think... you may have the wrong back spacing on the rims.

I don't remember off the top of my head, what the correct back spacing is but you should be able to find out on this site, then check you new rims.

Anything bigger than 15 or 16 rims starts to look a little hokie to me.

Good Luck check the back spacing, the new rims may have it printed on the box if you still have one.

Almost all tire sites will have a chart, saying what the backspacing should be.

Good Luck