As subject! Any help appreciated

 

On what wheels, if they are Sti 7 wheels then no but you may get them to fit on some wheels but it would depend on the off set of the wheel

Andy

 

Andy

Have no wheels yet, so was assuming ET48/50 probably 7.5x17 or 7x17

225/45/17 would not be my first choice of size but it is the nearest I can get in the correct compound moulded slick.

Currently running 215/40/17 which can rub on the front arch liners under very hard cornering and the inside of the rear tyres are very close to the coilovers.

 

If you are having problem with 215/40x17, then 225/45x17 will be even worse. I would doubt they would fit without rubbing the rear arches or the coilovers without rubbing under hard cornering.

It would also increase the rolling circumfernce by about 3- 5%, effectively giving you taller gears, and slower acceleration. When fitting slicks for track use, it's quite common to go for a slightly smaller tyre (if available) for a) no clearance problems b) slightly shorter gearing

John

 

Thanks guys - plan B then