2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 3rd Gen wheels with 36" tires too big??

[JStangeland]

Hi guys
Needed some new tires and ended up finding a great deal on a set of wheels from a 2007. 5 that the guy swapped out for some 20" rims. The tires are almost new BFGs ATs.
The issue I'm having is at the very end of the turning radius the tire tread catches and rubs against the front end. Most of the time there isn't a problem, but in a tight spot I have to turn the wheel all the way and then turn back slightly. My concern is if I inadvertently take too sharp of a turn going a little too fast and the tread really catches a piece of the front end...
I remembered reading some previous posts that the 3rd Gen wheels fit just fine on our 2nd Gens, but I guess the tires are too big?
Anything that can be done to limit the turning of the wheels so that the tires won't rub?
Thanks for any ideas

 

[Road Dog]

Yes the tires are too big plus 3G wheels have more offset (5. 5" vs 4. 75" I think). You need less offset (4") to move out larger tires.

 

[JStangeland]

how could i gain the offset?
the other thing i'm considering doing is having a friend tack weld a curved/bent plate to the bar where the tire rubs against (sorry, don't know what it's called... )
that way it'll just rub against the flat surface of the plate without the big square tread on the shoulder of the BFG wanting to grab the edge of the bar and twist it. it's a little bit cowboy-style i'll admit, but i won't be losing hardly any turning radius and i like trying to use these tires (not spending more $ than i need to right now... ) until the they need replacing... .

 

[Road Dog]

When I said "offset" I meant "backspacing". You can use wheel spacers to move the wheel out. You'd probably need 1. 5" which have studs to mount the wheel and cost around $400 for a set of 4. You'd need Dodge specific ones since the the wheels are center hole aligned.
They look like this:
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How to check backspacing.

 

[EBung]

With less back space all you'll gain is more wheel well and bumper rub TRUST ME. To limit turning radius a little tack weld a 3/8" nut to the steering stops on your axle and you'll be golden.

 

[JStangeland]

To limit turning radius a little tack weld a 3/8" nut to the steering stops on your axle and you'll be golden.

perfect solution, thanks!! some redneck engineering was exactly what i was looking for... !