Why not 205/45/17? Let's do the math...

[bngl3rt]

From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEq80nKBYeQ

Anyone recognize the rims?

 

[dablackgoku1234]

Work Emotion XT-7?

 

[JDMcb7]

I ran 205/45R17 with RE-11 on my Advans with no issues (17x8 +35) on the track but if you are slammed... you will rub.

 

[Nero Tenebre]

I have been looking at tires for 18/19 setups and am dying to get the Michelin PSS which is available in 205/40/18 which is just about the same as your 20/45/17. I think that the .4" addition to the overall height will probably rub the fins for the ac shroud but not much else. I am thinking this may be the way to go considering the PSS looks like it runs wide compared to other tires by looking at its section width (I would be mounting on 18x8 which is the max approved). I hate stretched tires and I want a bead protector which many tires do not offer but the PSS does have. The PSS is also lighter than most, comes with a mileage warranty (LOL), and is basically the best tire available. What do you guys think- is it worth the trade off even though it would create a huge stagger (205/275 front/rear)? There is also 205/265 available to reduce that stagger, which is the same stagger I use now. 17" wheels are out of the question because my BBK is huge so I am stuck with 18" front tires as my limiting criteria.

 

[Rope]

I run the PSS and it does touch the condenser shroud but nothing that a little zip tie wont fix. I used a black zip tie to pull the shroud closer to the condenser and it fits fine. I am running the 17/18 setup.

 

[Nero Tenebre]

Any pics of the 205 on an 8" wide wheel? I want to see if there is any stretch or functional bead protector so I mean close ups.. Thanks

 

[Rope]

I don't have any pictures of it nor will I be able to provide pictures for a few months as I am not in the states nor will be for a while. The tire had the same appearance as a 215 Kumho LE. I really could not tell you about the bead protector or stretch as it has been a few months since I last saw my car.