Tyres for Enkei Evo 8 Wheels

[William Taylor]

I am just coming up to my first MOT and I know I need new tyres BUT the problem I'm having is that the tyre is rubbing against the arch causing cuts in the side of the tyre wall. I'm told but a mechanic friend that it isn't too bad but I don't want this to happen to my new tyres as it's a pain in the arse. Any Ideas?

 

[You Jay]

What tyre size have you got with them right now?

 

[William Taylor]

235/45/17

 

[Doodle]

Well, there's your problem.

Stock CTR size is 205/45.

 

[William Taylor]

But many people have these alloys on the CTR and I haven't heard of any problem? What can I do?

 

[Doodle]

I'm sure they do, but I suspect not with the Evo tyre size fitted.

 

[William Taylor]

Does anyone know what sort of tyre size I would be able to fit?

 

[Chris.]

You may be able to get away with 215/45/17.

 

[William Taylor]

As much as I trust you can any one confirm this, as I don't won't to get round to fitting them and they don't quite fit... but cheers anyway MilanoChris

 

[William Taylor]

Sorry for doubting you, ha. Believe it or not went to the cinema the other night ( saw Ted great watch ) and there was a Civic sitting in the car park with the same alloys but with 215/40/r17 on. So you were right. Cheers Mate.

 

[o0craig0o]

I have 215 - 40 -17 on my Enkies

No problems with rubbing at all but they no longer protect the rim so be careful when parking etc etc.

 

[WillST220]

205/45/17 on mine

 

[William Taylor]

Nice One Cheers Lads