Wheel shop say's
#1
Wheel shop say's
18’s will rub unfortunately We can do the 17” with a 205/45/17 hankook K104 (correct size for your vehicle)
Ok if I have to go with 17" why 205/45/17 why not 215/40/17 or 215/45/17
If I only drop it 1" to 1"1/2 how bad will 18s rub
Ok if I have to go with 17" why 205/45/17 why not 215/40/17 or 215/45/17
If I only drop it 1" to 1"1/2 how bad will 18s rub
#5
A 215/40/17 will be closer to your stock size than the 205/40/17. They might not want to go as wide because of your wheel choice. There may be too much tire bulge if you are choosing a pretty narrow wheel.
The one thing to keep in mind is to try and keep your overall diameter between 23.75" and 24.50". This is just a general rule of thumb to try and keep you speedometer accurate. You could actually get your 18s with a 215/40 and only be a 24.77". Probably close enough for most of us, and definitely small enough to work with a typical drop coil.
My bet is your tire guy is scared to do a fitment he has never done before. If you want a 40 series and 18s, I say go for it. Squirrel's box may be on 215/35/18s, but he is significantly lower than your typical 2" drop coil.
The one thing to keep in mind is to try and keep your overall diameter between 23.75" and 24.50". This is just a general rule of thumb to try and keep you speedometer accurate. You could actually get your 18s with a 215/40 and only be a 24.77". Probably close enough for most of us, and definitely small enough to work with a typical drop coil.
My bet is your tire guy is scared to do a fitment he has never done before. If you want a 40 series and 18s, I say go for it. Squirrel's box may be on 215/35/18s, but he is significantly lower than your typical 2" drop coil.
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