Forget the looks, no point having all that power with such skinny tyres.
I'd be trying my hardest to fit the 215/40 all round even if it compromises full lock slightly. And then you know your not having any impact on the 4x4 diff setup.


I seem to be one of a very few running 235 tyres all round on the Saff, its a little work but your standard hot hatch nowadays has this much tyre with a lot less power.