Quick wheel question.

[ROBD--M15RPD]

Ok im trying to work something out. I have read loads of threads about wheels and stuff. I have a 2007 ibiza stylance that had 16" wheels on. I have now put mrk 5 wheels on that are 215\45 17". If I lower my car 35mm on shocks and springs am I going to have problems with it touching body work. I have small rub now on full lock from osf only but its only plastic. If anyone can help it would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance rob

 

[Ferryman]

If you will lower your car by 35mm, it is lower than a standard Cupra:

Height of the standard Cupra tyre (205/40/17) is 82mm.
A standard Cupra is around 20mm lower than you car without lowering.

Height of your new tire (215/45/17) is 97mm.

Since 205/50/17 size tire (height 102mm) is no go even with standard Cupra, I doubt a 215/45/17 is also no go for your car.

So better go with 215/40/17 tire.

 

[PCIronmike]

Trouble is with your rubbing is that the standard wheels had 205/50-16 and you went to 215/45-17 , if you go up an inch in rim diameter you should drop 10 points in the aspect ratio , i.e. O.E. = 205/50-16 , Upgrade = 205/40-17 , same width and same rolling circumference = no problems just a bigger rim so my advice is to put 205/40-17's on and drop it with Cupra springs .

 

[NickyJam]

i'm on 215/40-17's mate and no rubbage on standard FR setup...i think this may be the limit if you want to be able to full lock without rubbing