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400h with 450h alloys ive tried heres pics & Qs


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I bought some 450h alloys for my wifes 400h, noticed that the tyre clearance between the top of the tyre and suspension struct is barley 12mm.

The wheels have been on the car for 2 years without any issues, I only noticed this recently when needing new tyres.

 

1st tyre shop said struct never moves and it shouldn’t be an issue.

2nd alsmost said the same

3rd it will take a fully loaded car and a ditch in the road for the tyre to touch and  cause a blow out.

 

2nd tyre shop also advised why not for fit 235 45 19 tyres instead of 235 55 19 to increase the clearance….will the car look really odd with 235 45 19 profile? Should I go back to standard wheels? I also have the option of 235 50 19 instead of the current 55

Heres some pics.

 

Thanks for looking

 

40033015544_f325462301_k.jpg28939144_455185514898912_476015103_o by Sam smith, on Flickr

26871950388_7b53716901_z.jpg28942187_455189234898540_1258583560_o (2) by Sam smith, on Flickr

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What was originally fitted, 235/55 18? If so the closest 19" would be 235/50 19.

55 profile makes the diameter 3.5% larger and 45 would be 3% smaller - either will throw your speedo/odometer out quite a bit is one direction or the other.

 

How close is the standard wheel from the strut?

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