So I’m replacing some 205/40/17 tires. Planning to get Azenis RT660’s.
Turbo DA. Coilovers, so I can adjust height as necessary. Skunk2 upper control arms. 17x7 wheel ET42 offset. No fender liners or wheelwell plastics.
I’m thinking I’d like to use a taller wheel to balance out being overpowered and on a short geared transmission, plus I’d like the extra ‘meat’ to help with potholes. But I’m looking to the board to see if anyone has experience with this specific tire size on a DA in particular.
Has anyone installed 215/45/17 on a DA and can let me know where there’s rubbing? I’m ok with fender rolling. I looked around the car and the only area I’m finding myself concerned with is possibly hitting the castle nut that pokes through the top of the upper control arm with the tire.
I don’t have experience with the tire size itself, but I’ve been using tire size calculators to get some confidence on what to use. Have you tried these?
Just to update, I was able to fit the 215/45/17. Had to fully roll all four fenders, but the tires fit and I like the look a lot more than the 205/40/17. Much ‘meatier’, as well as increased contact patch as well…
Oops. Correction. I put on 215/40/17. (not 45). The original plan was 45 series, but it’s too big, so I went with 215/40/17 and it’s great with the rolled fenders.