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Originally Posted by cirros
Would Sachs struts reduce the clearance tolerance? I would like to pair it with OEM camber bolts at the front (-1.2 deg). Thank you.
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Correct, there is very little clearance between the Sach struts and a 17x9" ET42 wheel. Some 245/40-17 tires will clear, while others may require 3mm or 5mm spacers to avoid contact (not all tires are created equal).
Camber bolts cannot effectively be used with this configuration, as it diminishes clearance further and will lead to rubbing the front suspension. Ultimately adjustable camber plates are the better solution. Not only can do they have have a broader range of camber (and caster adjustment), the tolerance between the wheel/tire and the suspension goes unchanged as everything loves in harmony.
If the goal is to maximize performance and increase tire longevity for spirited driving/track use, adjustable camber plates are a no brainer and will pay for themselves quickly. If an enthusiast simply wants to dial in a little negative camber for aesthetics/fitment, then camber bolts are certainly an inexpensive way to accomplish it but a lower offset 9" wheel or spacers would need to be used.
We'll soon have 9" ET35 wheels available which will have 7mm of extra strut clearance in comparison to the ET42, however, negative camber will be a requirement to then clear the outer fenders.
- Ryan