J9BBY

I'm going to be replacing my 205/40/17 tyres in the foreseeable future and was wondering if there would there be any rubbing issues using these tyres on a 4x4 sapphire which is lowered 10mm.

Thanks for your help.


Pete.

Sideways_Sierra

Maybe, the 225 may catch but the 35 will most likely prevent that, so its a maybe

i use 215 40 17 and have no probs at all on a 25 mm drop

J9BBY

Ok, thanks for that.

I thought more people may have used 225 tyres however.

Matt Baxter

iTrader: (37)

i have asked that question before and was told you can get 235 on the rear

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Ive got 215/40/17s on my cossie n if i go round corners when there is someone sat in the back,the back tyres catch on the inner arches. Also my osf tyre catches on the arch. My suspension isnt lowered i think its just the standard stuff sagging a bit.

Nash

iTrader: (3)

I run 235 on the back of my Saph and only get rubbing is i have alot of weight in the car and go over a big bump.

With yours being a 4x4 this makes more of a problem, as you need to run the same size tyres front and rear. You might get 225 on the front but you will need the archs rolling atleast and i expect they will still rub on the inner arch at full lock.

Matt Baxter

iTrader: (37)

what profile are your rear tyres?

Nash

iTrader: (3)

235/40/17, on an 8 inch rim ET38

Ridgey

iTrader: (5)

I,ve got 225/35r17 on mine and they are fine, no rubbing anywhere and it is lowered slightly. Wheels are 8x17" et35. Also the tyre fits nicely on a 8" rim.

J9BBY

This is what i shall do my good man. Many thanks!

Twellsie

iTrader: (1)

your other option is to run 215 40 17 on the front and 235 35 17 on the rear, as they give the same rolling diameter. Thats what i am gonna run on mine once ive had my wheels refurbed