Offset question with 245/35/19 Fronts

pquarta1 · 07-28-2011, 07:10 AM

A quick question. Currently I am running a 19x8.5 et35 front wheel wrapped with 245/35/19 Falken 452s --- stock sport suspension. On full lock I miss the oil cooler vent by 2-3 mm.

I am thinking of switching to 19x8.5 et30 fronts and swapping the tires. Will this increase my chances of rubbing on fender liner? I don't think it'll rub the fender itself, as it seems there is enough clearance there for another 5mm push.

Would I be better served to go down to 235/35/19 and eat the cost?

Thanks.

John_01 · 07-28-2011, 08:48 AM

If you are worried about hitting the guard or liner, you could get the Dinan camber plates to give you a bit more clearance.

Projekt_BooGie · 07-28-2011, 09:49 AM

I had 235/35/19 with an 8.5(+35) wheel with 5mm spacers and I don't remember rubbing on anything fully turned.

VMRWheels · 07-28-2011, 01:04 PM

Pushing the wheel 5mm further out and retaining the 245 tire would increase the chances of rubbing during compression and full lock on the fender liner.

-Charles@VMRWheels

pquarta1 · 07-28-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Pushing the wheel 5mm further out and retaining the 245 tire would increase the chances of rubbing during compression and full lock on the fender liner.

-Charles@VMRWheels

This is what I feared, and also what I thought. So, I will need to go down to a 235 front should I run et30 on the front with 19x8.5 wheel.

Thanks.

NiVeDh · 07-28-2011, 01:51 PM

You could just try it with your current wheels... bolt on a 5 mm spacer and see what happens. I am running 19x9 ET31 with 245's and it clears the oil cooler grill by about 1 mm. Each car has a slightly different fit and finish.

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