215 45 17 ‘s

[Wkus6]

Was wondering if anyone was able to confirm that 215 45 17’s would fit on stock suspension without any wheel well modifications? Have a set of Rota Recce’s with a +40 offset coming in tomorrow and have yet to buy tires. Thanks in advance guys.


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[kivnul]

I run 215-45 R17 Bridgestone RE71's on Team Dynamics 17x7.5/4x108/45mm wheels. for autocross.

On hard corners it will rub the wheel liners. On the rear I was able to solve it by using screws to hold back the felt liners where it droops. On the front you can partially mitigate it by using a heat gun to partly melt/form the plastic liner to more closely conform to the wheel well metal. You will still have some rubbing. They also rub a tiny amount on the nuts used for rallyarmor mud flaps. You can solve the problem with stiffer springs/coilovers that keep or raise the ride height. Assuming you drive semi agressively (that is the reason you got this car, yes?) I would not recommend these unless you plan on running a stiffer suspension (I use MeisterR CRD+ Coilovers)

I cannot attest what going to a 40 offset will to as to clearing the outside edge of the fender. I have never had issue with my setup.

On a side note, putting a ' in your post title kills the ability to view this on a computer. Hopefully a moderator can rename it.

 

[RubenZZZ]

Running Federal SS595s in 215/40/17s on 17x7.5 wheels, and these tires tend to run wide.

No rubbing - I've rubbed while turning and hitting a dip going pretty fast- but otherwise no issues.

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[unspokenzero]

Running Federal SS595s in 215/40/17s on 17x7.5 wheels, and these tires tend to run wide.

No rubbing - I've rubbed while turning and hitting a dip going pretty fast- but otherwise no issues.

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Can confirm running Cooper 215/45/r17 get some rubbing during spirited driving. Really enjoy the comfort from that taller sidewall. Gotta go and run some of my favorite curves on a night run and i'll report back.