Update:
Got my alignment done and new wheels on.
Passenger Side Clearance:
Driver Side Clearance:
The tube that I have on the photos measures at 9.8mm. As you can see, it clears it without any issues.
I did try a paint pen that's at 14.5mm. No dice. So as far as clearance goes with this setting:
XXR 527 17x8.25 +35
-2.0 Camber L/R and 0 Toe up front
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/45/17
Expect clearance between 9.8mm to 14.5mm Unfortunately, I don't have anything else that I'm able to use to check the clearance. Maybe when OCD hits, I'll be able to find something smaller than the paint pen to help narrow what kind of clearance we could be looking at with the settings I have on.
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For Future Reference, with my current set up...look into
ADVAN NEOVA AD08 R
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....romSurvey=true
Section width is the same as Michelin Pilot Super Sports at 8.9"
The Advan AD08 has a Tread Width of 8.5" vs. the MPSS which has a tread width of 8.2" (stock Primacy HP 215/45/17's have 7.5")
*Michelin Pilot Super Sport 245/40/17 has a tread width of 8.5"
Advans are 2lbs heavier than the Michelin's (24 vs. 22)
Overall Diameter of the Advan is 24.8". Overall Diameter of the Michelin is 25". (stock Primacy HP has a diameter of 24.7")
Michelin has tread depth of 10/32 vs. Advan's 9/32
As far as the contact patch and diameter, the Yokohama Advan R looks to be comparable to the MPSS in 245/40/17...its also 1 lb. heavier. Section with for the AD08 is 8.9" vs. the MPSS' 9.8"
When my MPSS 225/45/17's need changing...I'll more than likely switch over to the Yokohama Advan AD08 R's so I get an extra .3" worth of contact patch. I am aware that the tire compound is also a HUGE factor in getting grip but I'm a bit concerned about the increased section width when switching over to the 245/40/17 MPSS with regard to losing clearance. I'm not too worried about the increased weight as I'm scheduled to go FI in a couple of weeks.