I still have clearance issues with tyre shoulder touching shock spring platform - this is why I'm asking about the shocks. Could my car have the wrong hubs on etc. Could something to do with the shocks or hubs cause anything like this.

I've been through the wheel/tyre/etc issues so many times. Yes I think the offset is right, wheels are 7.5 x 17" with 215/40 rubber BTW.