Need tire help. Rubbing frame on 8.5 Contour w/ 12mm spacer with a 245/40

[RandomHero27]

So, i use my 328is E36 as a drift car. I bought 2 8.5 contours wrapped in 245/40/17 g force comp 2 tires that were brand new for $200. i had to use a 12mm spacer (only spacers i had) in order for the tires to clear my Tein coilovers. Went out for my first event this season and the tires are rubbing the frame at full lock.

Currently im looking to get some Federal RS-R to replace them. This was the original plan untill the Contour deal popped up. the problem is when i look at the dimensions to what i currently have, to what the Federals are. i would like to get the Federals in 225/45 but im not sure if ill run into the same rubbing issue or not .

G Force Comp 2 - 245/40

• Section Width - 9.8"
• Overall Diameter - 24.7"

Federal RS-R -225/45

• Section Width - 9.1"
• Overall Diameter - 24.9"

Federal RS-R - 235/40

• Section Width - 9.4"
• Overall Diameter - 24.4"

Federal RS-R - 215/40

• Section Width - 8.7"
• Overall Diameter - 23.7"

i hear that the Federals run wide, so im not sure if those specs are correct, but they are what is listed on their website. With all this info, would it be better to get the 235s? i know for sure the 215s would fit, but i would like the 225s or 235s since i need as much grip up front as i can get.


Any help from the wheel tire gurus?

[RandomHero27]

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[Jim@tirerack]

I don't carry the Federal Tire so I can't really help with that one. I do have tires in a 235/40R17 that would work.