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Last year I bought a set of 17x8 Millie Miglia Evo5 wheels with Yokohama AVS ES100 215/50WR-17 tires (reference link). I'm looking to replace the tires on these wheels and need some advice and tips.I'm still looking to purchase another set of Summer-rated tires (same as the Yoko's I have now), but want another brand and possibly wider size. What brand can be contained in another thread, my main question is the size.As I've stated, I'm running 215/50WR-17 currently and was suggested that I get 235/45R17 in the referenced link I gave above. This would be optimal to give a little more protection to the rim in case of a "curb-job", etc.I have no problem ordering these tires in this size, but I am wondering, with the Tein Drop (approx 2.1"-2.3") am I looking for trouble (ie. rubbing) with these beefier tires?Anyone with the equivalent drop and same tires or suggestions would be great. I could probably work something out and measure myself, but wanted to get some real-life GVC feedback, if any.Many thanks.

If you don't want to worry about rubbing, then get the High. Tech springs. They're a 1.5/1.7 drop. So, if you're really concerned sell your Tein's on here and get the High tech's.Inder Singh

Quote, originally posted by TRD4reel »If you don't want to worry about rubbing, then get the High. Tech springs. They're a 1.5/1.7 drop. So, if you're really concerned sell your Tein's on here and get the High tech's.Thanks for the suggestion but I love my S-Tech's so those will remain. Curious to see if anyone here has the same combination of springs/wheels/tires.

I think there is. Someone has a Shadow GT. I forgot his SN. O well. I tried. Inder Singh

Sounds like a question for Dr. Bill!

Ahem! Someone paged the Mad Doctor, Mr S.?There's ton of stuff on some old threads (try a search for Big Boots), but bottom line is that as you know, I've got 275/40 x 17s on my Vibe. I now have about a 1" drop and encounter no rubbing. When I had Tein S springs, they did hit on bumps, but I'm sure a 245/40 would work with the right offset wheel (and has the stock OD), and several members are running 235s with no problems.

Thanks for the info MB! I ended up with a complete set of Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's in 225/45YR17 (Yoko's were 215/50). They're a little pricier but I'm going to try them out compared to the more affordable-priced equivalents to see how they hold out. So far the ride is much quieter and smoother than my former Yokohama's and handling is similar.Here are a few pics:http://www.nicksimkins.com/gal...bum02

215-45-17 I have from Federal they are ss595 ultra performace. I can send you a pic if interested. They are great. you can check the on Federals website too.