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Fitting 245/40R19's on SVZ Wagon

aussiesvz

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Hey guys,

Currently getting my SSVs drilled so I haven't got them with me to play around with, and I want to know what needs to be done before I can put them in.

Are 245/40's going to rub on my front struts? I have FE1.5 suspension and stock brakes
If they're going to rub, what can I do?
Will I need to roll the back guards?

The 245/40R19's are new because the guy who sold them to me assured me that they would fit. After doing a bit of reading I'm really unsure but can't find a straight answer anywhere. :bomb:
They're Bridgestone Potenza RE050As and they weren't cheap...

Really don't want to have to buy new tyres and pay for more fitting but if that's what it takes I'll just have to sell the tyres by themselves

Thanks :thumbsup:
 

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They'll most likely hit. Outside diameter 680mm is bigger than VZ fitment 645mm. You'll need something like a 235/35-19 to keep the correct height.
 

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I've got a set on my monaro with the same tyres, they fit but the fronts will scrub the wheel well's mud guard on a sharp turn. I haven't noticed them rubbing on the struts though. I'm looking to replace my fronts tyres though as the scrubbing annoys me.
 

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245/40/19 just barely touched the front strut and touched the unrolled rear guards over bumps on my SVZ sedan but that was with ssl's. 235/35/19s solved all my problems. Looks better too.
 

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I currently have 235/45R17s on the car and their outside diameter is 643.3mm.
The 245/40R19s are 678.6 which are 17mm bigger either side of the 17s. From looking at the front is looks like they will in fact hit the struts

245/35R19s are 654.1mm outside diameter which are only 5.4mm bigger each side. Are they likely to rub also since they are still bigger than 645mm?
 

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Might be OK but would suggest a fitment check.
 
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