Moving up from 225's to 245's
 

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Currently running 225/45 Michelin Pilot Super Sports on a 17x8.25 wheel.

Car currently has -1.5 degree camber up front. I have SPC camber bolts down low and

I'm thinking about switching to 245/40 of the same tire. Looking at the photos, do you guys think I'll have enough clearance for the said set of tires?

I don't have any set measurements but from the photos, it looks like the clearance is about the same thickness as a coil of the spring...maybe .45 to .5 inch.

Wheel offset is +35. Lowered on RCE yellows.
Thoughts?
Thanks!

Can't view your photos (at work). What is your wheel offset? That will play a big part in determining clearance. For reference, I am on 17x9 35 offset----245/40 tires lowered roughly 1.25 inches on stock struts with -2.1 camber up front and I have no clearance issues whatsoever. Unless you have a really high offset I would say you'll be okay.

Wheel offset is +35.

I am on stock struts.

It will be close. I have seen some that are fine, and some that are not. It kind of depends on the tire. I am looking at facing the same issue when my stockers need replacing.

I wouldn't think you'd have any issues. I have 245/40 PSS on 17x9 wheel with +35 offset. Lowered with the springs (although that doesn't matter here) and am also using camber bolts (lower) for -1.x degrees (not quite -1.5, but i forget). But, realistically, you can assume the tire to be about 1cm wider on each side. That's like 1/3 of an inch, so still within your estimated gap, but maybe close.

Thanks for the input.

If anything, I suppose I can put a 3mm spacer on, then roll out to dial down the camber if I need more clearance.

You'll have no problem fitting them, I had RCE springs with 17x8 35offset wheels and 245/40/17 Dunlop ZIIs running -1.5 camber up front. No issues at autox or track.

The MPSS in 245/40R17 runs narrow. While this may allow for more clearance, its only .3" wider than the 225/45R17. Fitment shouldnt be an issue but is the cost increase really worth the minimal size increase :iono:

youre only going to have a few mm clearance but you will be ok, full lock and everything. i ran that same setup with no issues.

Do you have any photos of your 245/40/17 on 17x8 wheels?I have the same spec wheels and I'm thinking of moving from a 245/40/17 from a 225/45/17 and I'm just curious as to how much different it feels and how it looks.I'm also debating RCE springs so any help would be great!

Yes I have some pics in a thread I have a while ago, check my threads. Its a nice flush look with meaty tires. When it comes to difference in feel, it's not much different from stock just has more grip all around ( currently have a wider set up 255/40/17 on 17x9 wheels and love it ). Personally I don't understand why people are scared of bigger tires, it doesn't change the nice nimble feeling the car has stock. @v1beeee

Running 245/40/17 Michelin Pilot Super Sports on 17x9 +35-- camber set to -1.9 up front using camber bolts.

• Previously used TRD springs with no clearance issues
• Currently using Bilstein B14 with height lower, no clearance issues

Also previously had 225/45/17 on both stock wheels and on the same 17x9s

I'm running 245/40 on 17x9+35 RPF1s
30mm drop, -2.5 camber
No rubbing

Meh, don't do it. stay skinny.

Skinny tires make the car more playful. More grip with wider tires with more cost may not be worth it for DD. If you are tracking then grip is good obviously.