I seached the forum and didn't find what I was looking for, so here it is.

I have a MCS with S-Lite wheels, not lowered and I have 205/45/17 run flats on the car. I was looking at getting something like something like 215/40/17 or maybe 225/35/17. At what size would the tires start rubbing? If I go with either size that I'm looking at will the 215 or 225 rub? If anyone has any suggestions please feel free to chim in.

Thanks

 

Find minihune`s post...i think it will help you....NEW post pg #8....

 

lots of people running 215/40/17 and a few even 215/45/17 no rubbing on a car that is not lowered

 

Sorry... Think...i gave the wrong page....might have to start looking from earlier pages...........or you can look him up,on "member search"...that gives a history of his posts....hope that helps you..................

 

I just put on my BBK with 17x7 and 215/40/17's. No rubbing at all. I plan on lowering the car roughly 1" and should be able to clear it without rubbing.

 

225/45r17 with 17x8 wheels rub a little bit on the back,only on big dips at speed

 

MINIHUNE's posts are here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...archid=4123333

Careful not to tell him how incredibly cool his custom dash is - his head is big enough Seriously - send him a PM - he will respond when his schedule permits.

215s won't rub - can't - unless you lower your car too much as well. But, if you don't lower your car - some combos (215/35/17) might look really silly and there would be other effects (speedometer, gearing, etc.).

It's my understanding that 225/40/17 are likely to rub - this is from Alex at Tirerack. He doesn't recommend them - BUT when we were talking it was in context to my situation and so perhaps doesn't apply with certain combinations of wheels, springs, etc. I wasn't interested in getting that fancy yet.

Jeff

 

Im slammed with 215/45/17

 

im slammed on 215/40/17 and no rubbing.

 

215/40/17 on et 37 wheels allows minor rub outer edge
when lowerd 1-1/4"
with fully loaded can sound bad over dips but is only arch lining rubbing away