SVT Tire question, Will going from 45 to 50 be ok? - Focaljet

**SVTZETEC03** · 08-20-2005, 01:14 AM

I am curious if this will cause any sort of rubbing by increasing the height of the wheel, Curious if anyone knows?

My reasning is because I just put an RS bumper on and its sitting rather low and it can scrap, and a solution would be to increase the sidewall to raise the height(and it will throw off teh speedo a little too).

Anyone who knows I would greatly appreciate your time.

**Ataru** · 08-20-2005, 01:19 AM

You will probably rub.

You would be going from a tire with a 24.6" diameter to a 25.5" diameter. Of coure, I bet you could think of it similar to lowering your car an inch as far as clearances are concerned.

But since that tire is 1" in diameter bigger, that will only get you about 1/2" more ride height. I don't think it would be worth it.

**Z63R** · 08-20-2005, 01:21 AM

Might not be worth the overall effective gearing change (the car will not accelerate as crisply) for the very minor increase in ride height.

**SVTZETEC03** · 08-20-2005, 01:24 AM

Im trying to figure out how to keep from ruining the bumper, i thought maybe a skidplate, but I have not been able to find one...(i cant really add a lip because its already low enough to hit driveway's(giong up the bump portion).

**Ataru** · 08-20-2005, 01:25 AM

Just be REALLY careful.....

**RogeratTireRack** · 08-20-2005, 11:41 AM

You would be increasing your overall diameter by .9", so there is high probability you will rub!

08-20-2005, 01:14 AM	#1
SVTZETEC03 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Salem, Va Posts: 479	SVT Tire question, Will going from 45 to 50 be ok? I am curious if this will cause any sort of rubbing by increasing the height of the wheel, Curious if anyone knows? My reasning is because I just put an RS bumper on and its sitting rather low and it can scrap, and a solution would be to increase the sidewall to raise the height(and it will throw off teh speedo a little too). Anyone who knows I would greatly appreciate your time.

08-20-2005, 01:19 AM	#2
Ataru Sonic Watch 09 in Effect Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,778	Re: SVT Tire question, Will going from 45 to 50 be ok? You will probably rub. You would be going from a tire with a 24.6" diameter to a 25.5" diameter. Of coure, I bet you could think of it similar to lowering your car an inch as far as clearances are concerned. But since that tire is 1" in diameter bigger, that will only get you about 1/2" more ride height. I don't think it would be worth it.

08-20-2005, 01:21 AM	#3
Z63R The Magnificent Mr. Z Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 20,711	Re: SVT Tire question, Will going from 45 to 50 be ok? Might not be worth the overall effective gearing change (the car will not accelerate as crisply) for the very minor increase in ride height.

08-20-2005, 01:24 AM	#4
SVTZETEC03 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Salem, Va Posts: 479	Re: SVT Tire question, Will going from 45 to 50 be ok? Im trying to figure out how to keep from ruining the bumper, i thought maybe a skidplate, but I have not been able to find one...(i cant really add a lip because its already low enough to hit driveway's(giong up the bump portion).

08-20-2005, 01:25 AM	#5
Ataru Sonic Watch 09 in Effect Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,778	Re: SVT Tire question, Will going from 45 to 50 be ok? Just be REALLY careful.....

08-20-2005, 11:41 AM	#6
RogeratTireRack Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Bend, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,146	Re: SVT Tire question, Will going from 45 to 50 be ok? You would be increasing your overall diameter by .9", so there is high probability you will rub!

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