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anybody here have this setup?

car lowered 1.3" or more
17" rims
215/45/17 tires

and if so any problems rubbing the tires?
i have posted this on wheels section but no reply

pls lemme know, this is kinda urgent

 
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i dont think u will rub.....i have 205/45/17 & it looks like there is room for 215/45/17
remember, i have the same springs as you!

oh yeah, whut rimz did u get?

 
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I have neuspeed race springs and 215/40/17 tires and my rear was rubbing after I corrected the camber on the back I had to roll the fenders

 
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oh yeah, gotta watch out for that!!!
in my car, when people sit in da back the car drops like
another half inch or more....its close but nothing rubbing!!!

 
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TTCivic has H&R sports with 205/40R17 and didnt rub now

he used to be running 215/45R17 last summer and dont think it rub but he got new tires and new size cuz he wants to try different setup

 
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thanx for the info!! im going 215/45 than, want wider and thicker tire to protect my rim, got black racing pro n1

 
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what's the off-set??
it'll be the factor..
i've got about a 2" drop on the rear, same size tire, 32 offset and i can't fit a finger between the tire and fender..
a 45 offset would carry the tire inward i believe so you'll have more room..

a camber kit could **** ya up tho..carries the top of the tire outward

 
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ive got 45 offset, is that good or bad?

 
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****. My Sportline is even lower, and I have camber kit, so I will have to go 205/45R17 then...

 
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those 17's are going to look like 15's or 16's.

that particular rim already looks small with a 40 profile tire so they are going to look even smaller with a 45 profile.

i actually had brand new 17" ADR's for sale a few months back that looked similar to those rims for $1200 w/tires.

 
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probably 205/40 pal..pull it in a little and down a little as well..??
215 and 205 is only half a centimeter difference on each side..
tho if you have a 45 offset too then you might be okay..(as described below)

macro..ya, 45 is a better offset for civics..the tire is centered closer to the car

 
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nice, thanks for the help!!

 
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Can't see it being a problem. I have 17" rims with 205/40's on them. Lowered car by 1.4 inch and have not rubbed at all. This weekend i had myself and 3 big guys in the car. Total occupant weight around 850 lbs. Took a corner like a mad man and still no rub. In the winter, I have blizzak tires on stock rims. now that comes close, but still no rub.

Have no fear. Though I strongly recomend adjusting camber on at least the front tires. On 7th gen civics, should only cost around$120-150 with labour.