Front Tire Rubbing?

[surf twang]

I looked at a 2006 H2 over the weekend. I noticed what looked like wear on a metal hose or some part of the front suspension on the passenger side. It appeared as if perhaps the front tire was rubbing on it during left turns. I don't recall seeing this on other H2's I've looked at. Is this common? The vehicle has Kuhmo Road Venture tires that do not look oversize.