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17x7 with 40mm offset and 215/45-17 - will it fit?

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Old 03-05-2011, 10:49 AM
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17x7 with 40mm offset and 215/45-17 - will it fit?

I am looking to pick up some O.Z. Ultraleggeras locally that are 17x7 with a 40mm offset. I recently put on 215/45-17 Conti DWS on my stock rims and prior to purchasing the O.Z. wheels I'd like to ensure they fit without rubbing.

Is anyone running this setup? Any rubbing?

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Todd
 
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Old 03-05-2011, 02:18 PM
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They should fit fine. I run 215/45/17's on the stock S-Lites as well and the 17x7 ET40 wheel is only 3/8" further out than the S-Lites. Should be fine. For what it's worth I've got a set of wheels on their way from ESM that are the same specs as your OZ's, and I'm wrapping them in 215/45/17 Conti DWS tires. I'll have them mounted up mid week and I'll be able to tell you for sure once that happens.
 
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It it will be taller and wider than stock but using stock suspension you will be OK. No rubbing

It can be a problem with mild rubbing in back on the wheel arch plastic if you drop your suspension.
 
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I have those wheels and the same tire size and NM springs which lowered approximately 1.2" on my Clubman. I do get some slight rubbing over larger bumps or with adult passengers in the back.

I would think that w/o lowering springs that you wouldn't rub at all. But even if you did it would be so minor.
 
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