Have a bit of an issue here with tyre scrubbing on the strut on the fronts, Was just wondering if anyone has had issues with 19" wheels on their VT, was running 245/35/19 on the fronts and was just wondering if that width was too wide for the fronts as they sit perfectly fine on the rears. Thanks for the help.
there's a few factors to consider with this, such as the offset etc not just the size. if they scrub, then obviously they are not designed for your setup.
Yeah I know there is a few things that can contribute, such as camber, offset, rah rah, Just trying to cross off some ideas of what it could be.
They are just to big. To much of an increase in rolling diameter + wrong offset/to wide. edit: an 245/35/19 is approx 11mm taller (rolling diameter) +/- than a 235/45/17.
as above,the offset would be the cause-I have the same size etc and mine don't scrub at all,i am not sure what the offset is though,they are roh
+40 I'm fairly sure. Just dads old rims, as he's selling his car, if I can take them off it I'll take them, If not they will be sold with the car, so not much of a loss in all honesty. Just thought I'd ask to see. Whats the general max offset for wheels, Just would be curious to know aswell, for all 19" wheels, could you fit 9" wide wheels front and rear, or is that too wide? Thanks
Uh... I don't think so, 40 is increasing the sidewall size... Wouldn't want it scrubbing the top of the strut too... Would increase the rolling diameter by a fair bit..
No it wouldn't. The profile is a percentage of the width, so 235/40 is smaller than 245/35. Use a wheel calculator with a diagram - Online Wheel and Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo Error | Will They Fit
235/35/19 tyres 19x8 5x120 +40 No problems here. I do know however, some struts dont like 19inch wheels and need a special lowered strut for it EG Holden Commodore Lowered Front Struts Shocks VR VT VY VX 19" Bigger Mags | eBay From memory, Monroe lowered GT Sport fits fine, but please check up to make sure Monroe GT Sport Lowered Shocks Struts VS VT VX VY VZ | eBay And KYB have a special one also for lowered cars Commodore VR VS VT VX VY KYB Lowered Shock Package | eBay
Oh fair enough. Have a look into that then. I'll have a better look at the struts after work tonight cheers guys.
Some tyres also have some kind of 'XL' size, like thicker side walls or gutter guards or something which can cause problems. Some brands just have this anyway. Varies from tyre to tyre.
