Could my new tires be causing this morning steering noise

[highcountrybuild]

I've got a 2022 Colorado LT with 31,000 miles on it. A couple of weeks ago, I started to hear a slight rubbing or scraping noise coming from the driver's side front when I turn left at low speeds. It only happens when the truck's cold or has been sitting for a bit, but the sound disappears after I've driven for a few minutes. I recently upgraded to 285/70R17 tires on the stock wheels, and I'm starting to wonder if the larger tires are catching on something or putting extra stress on a component when it's cold. Has anyone else experienced this? Could the tire size be the issue?

 

[Odaroloc.57]

I've got a 2022 Colorado LT with 31,000 miles on it. A couple of weeks ago, I started to hear a slight rubbing or scraping noise coming from the driver's side front when I turn left at low speeds. It only happens when the truck's cold or has been sitting for a bit, but the sound disappears after I've driven for a few minutes. I recently upgraded to 285/70R17 tires on the stock wheels, and I'm starting to wonder if the larger tires are catching on something or putting extra stress on a component when it's cold. Has anyone else experienced this? Could the tire size be the issue?

My first thought would be the tire rubbing on the fender line or possibly even the sway bar at full lock.
Probably when things warm up, there's enough give or slight expansion to clear it.
I'd take a good look at your inner fender well and frame near the tire when you have it turned hard left, maybe even try to reproduce it while someone watches.
It could also be something like a dust shield slightly bent and touching the rotor when cold?
But I think the tire size makes the rubbing theory more likely.

 

[WorldChamp]

How are the wheel well clearances and suspension components holding up with those bigger tires?could worn bushings or slightly rubbing fenders be causing that noise when cold?

 

[rockyroadrig25]

Cold starts and bigger tires? Might get a bit of rub on the liner or shield until things warm up and flex a little.