205/45/17?

[sheep]

does anybody know if i can get away with putting 205/45/17 without it rubbing on rather then the 205/40/17. im currently running 215/40/17 but these rub and have been told that they are rubbing as too wide.

Id prefer the 45 option if i can put these on without rubbing so it a bit of a smoother ride and also the roads round here are bad with pot holes.

I have tried searching but couldnt find anywhere to see if 205/45/17 rub or not?

 

[Gooner_Mike]

Yes they will rub. Best off with 205/40/17. If 215/40/17 rub, then 205/45/17 will defo rub! Maybe go for 16" wheels if you want an higher profile tyre!

 

[Chris_a_73]

You need to consider the size of the tyre in comparison to stock tyre size.

The rolling radius has to remain the same in order to not screw with the gearbox etc.

Use this tyre calculator to check; http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

I'm using 205/40/17 on mine.

 

[Random1989]

i'm currently running 215 35 18 and there fine and next i'm going to try 225 40 18 back wheels are spaced so will be fine and front will be spaced if i get any problems but think will just get away with it

oh i cant compare really because my wheels arent standard sorry

 

[Chris_a_73]

Mine aren't standard either

But like I said before, a consistant rolling radius should be used! By increasing the rolling radius you'll be putting further strain on the gearbox and also put the speedo out by several mph.

 

[vroomtshh]

My cars 60mm lowered and I've run 215/40/17 and 205/45/17 with no rubbing at all.

So I'd suggest the tyres aren't the problem

 

[VWscooby]

Random1989 - I wouldnt try 225/40s! I have been running 215/35 18s for the last two years with no problems or rubbing at all but had to run 225/40s while I waited for some more low-pros to come into stock. Im down 45mm and they rubbed EVERYWHERE!!

I am running 8 inch wide wheels with a 35mm offset if that helps.

 

[Chris_a_73]

I had 225/45 and they rubbed like hell even with no passengers and not lowered at all.

 

[cupra.al]

My cars 60mm lowered and I've run 215/40/17 and 205/45/17 with no rubbing at all.

So I'd suggest the tyres aren't the problem

did the 205/45/17 make much of a difference in comfort and did the car feel like it was rolling more in the corners?

 

[vroomtshh]

did the 205/45/17 make much of a difference in comfort and did the car feel like it was rolling more in the corners?

No difference in comfort or handling but did protect the wheels a bit better from pot holes