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
28939144_455185514898912_476015103_o by Sam smith, on Flickr
28942187_455189234898540_1258583560_o (2) by Sam smith, on Flickr
