I just checked the clearances on my New set of 215/60R/16 Michelin Ice 3 Tires.

With the wheels straight ahead there is only 1/8" near ... #3 ... the Lower Spring Perch for the front strut spring.

I knew it was pretty tight but not that close.

It seems to run just fine without anything touching.
31 PSI cold all around.
Runs at 33 PSI with outside temp around 52 degrees F.

That should open up a little as they wear.
I really love these tires for all year around driving. They are smooth and quiet for snow tires.

Silverfox


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SF- 1/8 is very close, I thought mine were close @ .300. I think you may have the closest tires to strut plates here.


26" tall tire clearance

 

Yes it kinda shook me up a bit.

The way I noticed it was checking the tread feel after 300 miles to see it the tit's were wore off yet.

My finger hit the plate and I choked up until I looked with a flashlight and measured it.

I'm from the Old School .... I drive under 50mph for approx. 500 miles to break them in.

But I also change the oil and filter @ 3000 miles

I think I might have Whopper "Itis"

SF

 

Close for sure. You may indeed have Whopper "Itis".

 

Lol. 1/8 inch? Ahhh lots of room unless those tits are big. :)

 

You probably can see some scuffing, not wear, on the edge from when centrifugal force pushes the rubber out.

 

I think your description needs some editing. The tire won't be anywhere near #9, which is the top of the strut assembly. I'm sure you meant to say the lower spring perch which would be by #3, where the red arrow is pointing.

 

I hope your referring to large tits, or blue tits

 

George,

Your probably right ... I felt the top of the tire tread @ the center and assumed it was the top plate.
I'll take another look when I get a chance.

By the way these Michelin Ice 3 tires have a wide tread and squared shoulder which sets the tire edge closer to the plate.

I looked for any sign of Touching but did not see anything and there has been no indication of any unusual noise even on medium speed turns or bumps & humps.

SF

 

SF- I figured you meant the lower strut plate, so I just went with it.

My pic shows the lower strut pad (spring perch)..