Hello everyone,

Just checking to see what you all think is good clearance between the wheel and strut.
Stock JCW Struts
Vorshlag Camber plates
17" Wheels running 225/45/17 Hankook Ventus R-S3
Seems to be about 3mm of clearance between the top edge of tire and strut.
Is that enough OR should I think of adding 3mm or 5mm spacers?

Thanks in advance

 

I think I remember seeing something on Tire Rack's site about a minimum of 5 mm clearance. I know I've seen that same number elsewhere as well, I think KW as well.

I have some 16x8, +42 wheels that with out the tire only clear on the side to the strut by 2 mm and I have never had a problem with them. I have run both a 205/50 and a 215/45 with no problem. The 215's side wall only cleared by 2 mm , so a 225 would not work for me in front with out spacers.