does anyone know if 225 45 17 tyres will fit on an escort rs turbo the cars lowered about 40mm and has Komi suspension fitted, just not sure if there too wide of if theyl be ok cheers.

 

way too big matey,

would think 205 40 would rub

http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator.htm

 

I got 195/50/15 on a 5door escort mk4 and at the back it almost touches the shock absorber with a little camber and not lowered. I only have about 2cm gap

I might also add that the tyres are not low profile - the ones that the alloy is protected with the tyres if rubbed against a curb.