245/40/ZR17's on a VX - clearance issues?

[Febs]

Hi guys,

Just wondering if anyone has fitted 245-width tyres to a VX Commodore with FE2? I've been offered a good deal on some very good tyres brand new, but they're 245s and I'm a bit worried they may have clearance issues on the front of my VX Calais.

I've got FE2 with some Pedders gas struts. Height is about average for FE2, but I'm a bit concerned they'll be too wide and might rub on the strut. I just recently fitted some 17" rims with 235s, and they seem close.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers,
- Febs.

[grant86]

im running 245s on an 8.5" rim on my vx, standard fe2 struts with super low's so you wont have any problem with fe2 height.
hsv's came with 245's standard i beleive?

[VU_SS_UTE]

You shouldnt have a problem, im running 245 19s on my VU without an issue.

Also the correct tire size for 17s would be 245/45/17

Cheers

[Febs]

You shouldnt have a problem, im running 245 19s on my VU without an issue.

Also the correct tire size for 17s would be 245/45/17

Thanks for the help guys.

Using a 235/45/17 for comparison...
245/45's are 1.4% larger
245/40s are 2.33% smaller

So yeah...245/45's would be better, but there's not a whole lot of difference in it. I don't think the tyres I'm looking at come in a 245/45.

Cheers,
- Febs.

PS: My rims are 8"...245 is the largest allowed for an 8" rim, right?

[Febs]

Actually, I'll have to make sure the load rating (91) is ok too. Anyone know if 91 is OK on a Commodore?

Cheers,
- Febs.

[RedVYIISS]

91 is the standard Commodore load rating.

[chris__85]

was running 245/40's on my vx, not an issue here :)

[VooDoo]

I had 245/45/17's in a Falken Semi-comp and they rubbed in the rear requiring rolling of the gaurds. Fronts would be the same (talking stock stato suspension) and on Grange rims.