Morning folks,

I got the lend of a set of 17" wheels last night to use whilst i refurb my own wheels, but the tyres are 215/45 17" and look pretty beefy.

Will these fit ok or scrub at all? My car isn't lowered and has factory suspension ATM so hoping they should be ok. for a week or 2.

If it isnt loweed i wouldnt of thought it would rub... i run 215/40/17 on mine and its quite low

Thanks Chris, thats great!

Anyone else?

The wheels came from a MK4 golf so the fit etc should be 100% btw

If it isnt loweed i wouldnt of thought it would rub... i run 215/40/17 on mine and its quite low

Any pics mate, I'm undecided either to fit 205 45 17 or 215 40 17 to my spiders when I get them refurbished ready for spring once winter is done with.

Any pics mate, I'm undecided either to fit 205 45 17 or 215 40 17 to my spiders when I get them refurbished ready for spring once winter is done with.

40 profile keeps it the correct size for the fabia. I could understand using a larger size if stuck for wheels, but if your buying them i`d get the right size tbh

matt

I thought 205/40's are the correct sized for 17 inch wheels. These will have the same outside diameter (Rolling Radius) as the standard vRS tyres.

If you use those tyres (215/45 17), they will be 34mm (5.75%) larger in diameter, than the standard 205/45 16. You could probably get away with 215/40 (13mm, 2.2% larger), but 205/40 is the best match.

Depends on the width. I`d prefer 215/40 because they give a little more side protection to the wheel

Matt

Cool thanks for that chaps 215 40 17 its going to be then, as you kindly mentioned this size giving a tad more wheel protection.

Well... they fit... just, but i certainly wouldn't recommend them.

Seem to be ok and don't catch anywhere except the rear passenger arch liner on right hand corners.

They won't be on for too long anyhow

Get the wider ones, less chance of kerbing And damage from flying chippings.

Joe

Well... they fit... just, but i certainly wouldn't recommend them.

Seem to be ok and don't catch anywhere except the rear passenger arch liner on right hand corners.

They won't be on for too long anyhow

they will be catching at the back of the arch liner passenger side. this is a box that sticks out doesnt protect anything get a rubber mallet and hit it flat the tyres wont rub anymore

they will be catching at the back of the arch liner passenger side. this is a box that sticks out doesnt protect anything get a rubber mallet and hit it flat the tyres wont rub anymore

Legend! Thats another job for Satruday!