A6 C8 larger diameter tyres to increase ground clearance

[artheb]

Hi there,
I know it is probably not ideal, but I have a need to increase ground clearance on my C8

I am current y running 245/45/19
I wonder if I could run 255/50/19 or 245/55/19

Would there be enough clearance? How can I adjust odometer to reflect different wheel size.

Any other options to increase ground clearance? Air suspension retrofit kit?

TIA

[ArcticHammer]

If you go with 255/50-19 it's barely legal at 4,9% increase in rolling circumference, and will increase ground clerance with about 0,68 inch (17,3mm).
Cleareance you will just have to try and see, but I think it will fit.
245/50-19 should be safe with 3,5% increase in rolling circumference and 0,48 inch (12,3 mm) increase in ground clearance.
And yes, ideally you should change car...

[artheb]

If you go with 255/50-19 it's barely legal at 4,9% increase in rolling circumference, and will increase ground clerance with about 0,68 inch (17,3mm).
Cleareance you will just have to try and see, but I think it will fit.
245/50-19 should be safe with 3,5% increase in rolling circumference and 0,48 inch (12,3 mm) increase in ground clearance.
And yes, ideally you should change car...

Thanks for that.

[johnsimcox]

Hi there,
I know it is probably not ideal, but I have a need to increase ground clearance on my C8

I am current y running 245/45/19
I wonder if I could run 255/50/19 or 245/55/19

Would there be enough clearance? How can I adjust odometer to reflect different wheel size.

Any other options to increase ground clearance? Air suspension retrofit kit?

TIA

Alternative would be to replace your S-Line spec springs with the Sport spec ones. This would increase the ride height by 20mm and avoid replacing all the tyres and running into issues with the speedo being wrong

[artheb]

Alternative would be to replace your S-Line spec springs with the Sport spec ones. This would increase the ride height by 20mm and avoid replacing all the tyres and running into issues with the speedo being wrong

Makes sense ! Thanks!