Suspension Clearances for Wider / Taller tires

[jesse_le]

What about high speeds and/or cornering at high speeds? Won't the tire diameter increase a bit due to G-force, and/or move a bit sideways when cornering? No risk of the tire hitting the control arm?

The reason I'm asking is because I just got these Nokian Hakka R5 SUV winter tires in 265/40R21, and the clearance to the control arm is very small

 

[jesse_le]

@marhoy - you’ll want run some spacers up front. They will eventually start rubbing the knuckle.

 

[marhoy]

@marhoy - you’ll want run some spacers up front. They will eventually start rubbing the knuckle.

But if I use a spacer, won't the bolts be too short?

 

[jesse_le]

@marhoy - depends on the thickness of the spacer.

I run the Hakkapeliitta R5s my P wheels for winter without spacers and it chewed up the upper part of the knuckle - nothing major tho.

I now run spacers all the way around for my winter setup.

 

[Sixth]

What about high speeds and/or cornering at high speeds? Won't the tire diameter increase a bit due to G-force, and/or move a bit sideways when cornering? No risk of the tire hitting the control arm?

The reason I'm asking is because I just got these Nokian Hakka R5 SUV winter tires in 265/40R21, and the clearance to the control arm is very small

I had mine from 8,000mi all the way to 45,000. There was literally no wear at all on the fronts on the rears though, that's a different story

 

[babyfacestuna]

Anyone here run 21x10.5 Uber square set up lowered on HR or Eibach with 275/40 tires square?

 

[DarthStar]

Just installed my second set after 40K miles on the first set. My absolute favorite mod/upgrade...looking forward to another 40K. F: 265/40/21 R: 285/40/21