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      02-27-2024, 01:53 PM   #1
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19x9.5 Front?

Does anyone know if we can run a 19x9.5 et30 in the front? Worried about strut clearance.
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I run 9.5" ET25 for my summer set on 255/35/19 without issue but not sure if ET30 would have an impact. I believe the upper limit is 265mm for the fronts.

Personally, I would have preferred a 9" set if the availability had been better at the time when I was shopping because at 9.5" I wouldn't go any lower than 255mm due to the amount of sidewall stretch that comes along with it.
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this is a good write up from Apex (it should apply to all wheels, not just theirs):
https://apexwheels.com/fitment-guide...guide#overview
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I can’t reply to you, but I found a set of rims that are 19x9.5 et 30. I was trying to see if i can run them without any spacers. Still debating tire size.
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I run 9.5" ET25 for my summer set on 255/35/19 without issue but not sure if ET30 would have an impact. I believe the upper limit is 265mm for the fronts.

Personally, I would have preferred a 9" set if the availability had been better at the time when I was shopping because at 9.5" I wouldn't go any lower than 255mm due to the amount of sidewall stretch that comes along with it.
Yeah I run the same on my Winter set…9.5” ET25 with 255/35/19’s (ZTK brakes) Not sure if ET30 would have problems with the struts though.
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I can’t reply to you, but I found a set of rims that are 19x9.5 et 30. I was trying to see if i can run them without any spacers. Still debating tire size.
if they're the only option you have and you are set on those wheels, buy them and test it out. if it doesn't fit, just buy spacers. afaik, it shouldn't matter what size the spacers are as long as you get the matching length lug bolt (obviously don't use the stock ones) and you are probably not going like 10mm spacers lol. it might poke out the fender line tho...
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