hi i recently got a set of new wheels. i got a good deal on some volk te37 ultras.
the specs are
Front 19Ă—8.5 offset 52
Rear 19Ă—11 offset 53
im trying to get a set of tires for autox. i was leaning towards a set of re71r. the problem is that the sizes for the rear are on 285/35/19 or 305/30/19. i was wondering if the 285 will be to stretched of should i go with the 305? will the 305 have clearance issues? for the front i was looking into 255. will going for 265 have better balance for the 305?
David's rims are 11.5" so you should in theory have around 13mm between the strut and rim based on an offset of ET53 (compared to his ET56). However your proposed tyres are the same width, so your tyre will stick out from the rim further than his. As the offset is 3mm different, the back of your tyre should be 3mm further away from the strut than his, but conversely 3mm closer to the wheel arch on the outside - assuming tyres of identical width.
I think the 19" x 11" et 53 rear wheel is going to contact the lower track rod. You probably need a ~10mm spacer for it to work. Test fit these rear wheels (without tires) before you decide which rear tire size is going to fit.
David's rims are 11.5" so you should in theory have around 13mm between the strut and rim based on an offset of ET53 (compared to his ET56). However your proposed tyres are the same width, so your tyre will stick out from the rim further than his. As the offset is 3mm different, the back of your tyre should be 3mm further away from the strut than his, but conversely 3mm closer to the wheel arch on the outside - assuming tyres of identical width.
I think you'll find that the problem is the wheel, not the tire. A 20" wheel is big enough to fit over the lower track rod end but a 19" is not, thus the need for a spacer. With the spacer a 305 is probably gonna stick out too far, a 285 might work. Good luck! Let us know how you make out
Just did the test fit the rear strut is hitting. Pics attached. Wondering how 11.5 fit. If i add a spacer the wheel might stick out to much. It did clear the bottom rod.
Your rear toe link clearance is no bueno. It will hit your rim with any flex during cornering. I run 19 x 11 et 50 and it takes a 7mm spacer to adequately clear the rear toe link and strut.
As Jerry mentioned above, the problem is the diameter at 19", not so much the offset. Go 20" and it solves all your problems or 19 x 10".
David Lemmens car had Carrera S IV wheels 11.5 J x 20 ET56 305/30 on the back. I think the angle of the strut gives you a little more room with the taller rims.