Tyre size on 17s

[Sweep]

Hi guys, I've recently acquired a set of wheels for the 850, they're currently wearing 225 50s, and with 40mm springs I have a feeling they're going to rub. Also,I think they look a little too chunky on them, so tempted to drop to a 45 profile, and perhaps even go to a 215?
Thoughts?

[M-R-P]

215/45 is right for your car mate. With 50 profile, I reckon they came off a S80

[Biff]

Fwd normally have 205 45 mate. Mines on its hoop & doesn't rub.
Awd had 215 so matter of choice really. They all rub on the inner arch a tad. Lol

[T5frankie]

for looks and price and for not rubbing i would choose 205 40 17's

[Ettienne]

Standard size was 205/45/17, foamy had rubbing with 215/45/17s

[merc85]

ive never had a issue with any of mine rubbing with 215/45/17's

[Sweep]

Cheers chaps.
Yeah they're the Uglys from an S80.

[Biff]

I like those wheels dude. You ever want to swap for comets let me know.

[Ettienne]

ive never had a issue with any of mine rubbing with 215/45/17's

That's what I said but he assured me he had issues on the gul

[stribo]

I'd go for 225/45/17s and fit spacers if they rub.

[Sweep]

On the subject of tyres, what do you all run? I'm horrified how much the price jumps up when you get to 17's

[AcidicDavey]

I'm running 205/40 17s, Yoko Parada Spec 2s.
A great tyre in the dry, superb even, but scary in the wet the first time. Aquaplanes like a bitch. They look good and are lasting quite well, I've lost about 1mm of tread off the fronts in 5000 miles.

Honestly, they really are good in the dry. They let go in a very progressive sort of way, you can feel it start to lose grip giving you time to adjust your driving accordingly but you have to be driving like a twonk for this to happen.

[Sweep]

I had a look at Pradas but they're still a bit deer, I'm looking around £60-80 per tyre, which leaves me in Avon and Khumo (spelling) territory. Anyone had experience with those?

[M-R-P]

Avon ZV5 all day long mate. You wont regret it.

[T5frankie]

205/40 17's yokohama parada spec 2's
£69.60
http://ears.co.uk/tyres/yokohama-pa0...814688110.html

215/40/17's
£79.51
http://ears.co.uk/tyres/yokohama-pa0...814688127.html

[T5frankie]

215 45 17 toyos
£65.36
http://ears.co.uk/tyres/toyo-cf1-car...910841210.html

[Sweep]

They're some good prices, I do like the look of the Spec 2's! I was looking on Camskill and they were more like £90!

[Biff]

Big fan of toyo's but I'd recommend maxis too, might be a mid range brand but I've had nothing but good experience from them.

[T5frankie]

They're some good prices, I do like the look of the Spec 2's! I was looking on Camskill and they were more like £90!

i always use ears motorsport some great prices

[stribo]

i always use ears motorsport some great prices

I remember ears from the '90s, think it stood for Escort And Rally Sport, did loads of stuff for Fords.