215/40r17 Tire Size

[zielritter]

I'm running some cheap 225/45r17 tires right now that came with the wheels I got. Wheels are Konig 17x7.5 with a 35 offset.

I'm going to upgrade to some nice summer tires and would like to switch to a lower profile 215/40. I'm lowered with HR springs and get a bit of rubbing on the front plastic fender when going over bumps. I figure a slightly lower profile tire would look good and prevent the rubbing. Also, would give me a bit more pep off the line with a higher final drive ratio.

Basically, I'm looking to see it others have ran this size tire and if you have any pics or advice to share.

Thanks,
Matt

[s8ilver]

I doubt you need to drop diameter by over an entire inch to avoid rubbing. How new are the rest of the suspension parts?

I'm also running H&R springs but with 18x8.5 ET35 wheels and 235/40-18 tires up front and will only very slightly rub the driver's side liner over a bump when turning right.

[zielritter]

I doubt you need to drop diameter by over an entire inch to avoid rubbing. How new are the rest of the suspension parts?

I'm also running H&R springs but with 18x8.5 ET35 wheels and 235/40-18 tires up front and will only very slightly rub the driver's side liner over a bump when turning right.

New shocks (less than 5,000 miles) all around. Reinforcement plates on front and rear shocks from ECS. Anything else I shock check for that would be worn?

Edit: The "rubbing" generally takes place only a high speeds when I go over an expansion joint or something similar on the highway.