[Lee358]

Originally Posted by 2point0

FWIW, I ran that tire size and it really made the car feel more sluggish. Granted, the wheels were bigger (17x9) and not light, but they were within a pound or so of stock anyway.

Might as well sell the tires to some WRX guy and pick up either 225/45 or 245/40 as suggested previously. I had really wanted 245/40 but after some spirited driving on 225s, I really don't think this car needs anything wider except for looks. Just get a good compound.

Originally Posted by Slick

Not sure I understand your question.
Your stock tires will fit on these wheels, with a bit of stretch.
If you are buying wheels and they already have 235/45R17, (I think is what you're asking) they will fit although they are taller, and it will alter your gearing by 2.8% (you will be travelling 2.8% faster than your indicated speed). But it will affect your acceleration more because of the gearing, which is not a good thing (unless you don't care about it). But they will fit and not rub.

Better tire size would be 245/40R17 which is almost exactly same as stock.

Thanks guys im looking at a set of rpf1s 17x8 +45 that are already mounted and balanced with those tires but i will buy the wheels without the tires and buy new ones.