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Yes, I've searched all throughout forum but still couldn't manage to get a straight answer. A friend of mine is selling a set of Falken Ziex ZE 512's, 225/45/17 for a pretty good price. The only thing which is stopping me is that I'm not sure about the size.

Will 225/45/17's rub on 17x7.5 rims with a 45 offset? Mind you, I have Tein SS's. Does anyone have any experience with this issue?

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almost certain they will rub, on the inside

but you can get wheel spacers, or do small things here and there to make them fit

 
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Based on what I've learned in this forum, they will probably rub unless you modify the inside of your wheel well ("roll back" the fender?).

 
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Well you got height adjustment, adjust it up and down, in and out and make them fit. Thats such a huge tire and its so far inboard, my money is it rubs and there's nothing you'll be able to do to fix it.

 
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i would never throw tires that large on the civ..

 
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i would suppose for you to want tires that big, why even have coilovers, just get some 215/45s and call it a day, that SHOULS work. just get them and see if they work at your local Discount Tire Co. store

 
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The only reason why I'm considering 225/45/17's is because my friend is selling them for a great price. But since in most likely cases it'll rub, I guess I won't bother. Thanks for the replies.

 
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i have 225/40r18's on my car and they only rub a little on the inside when i make sharp turns

 
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ill chime in a little on this. i had 215/45/17 17x7.5, 45mm offset wheels on the civic coupe with skunk2 coilovers. i had to adjust my rear camber kit so it sits a little negative to prevent fender rub. up front, i had the perch set a little above the halfway mark and the rear was 2/3" lowered. otherwise, it would touch if i wanted to tuck my wheels. as for the front, i had to keep it at 1/2" finger gap because i would rub up front during a moderate rough turn at high speeds or just making u-turns.
i can only imagine 225 being worse than what i had. but 215/45/17 was a good choice, just not great for those who wanted to tuck and slam their civic with [me].

 
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my 225/45/17's fit fine without rubbing ... but I also don't have fender well covers

 
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why not use a 225/40 ? It has less chance to rub and will probably look better with the smaller sidewall, imo.

 
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Thanks for all the replies. I decided to order a set of Falken Ziex 512 (215/45/17).

 
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will the 215/45/17 rub on non-lowered?

 
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****, sell me those tires, i had 225/45 tires on my 17x7 inch buddy clubs and they didn't rub, i did have alot of neg camber in the back, but i hooked up like no bodies biz...

eh...

 
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oh REALLY???

 
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215/45/17 wont rub on factory spec suspension.

 
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I noticed when I installed my 215/40/18 with eibach sportsline that on the back inside fender there a plastic piece that would be in the way if you went larger then 215. 215's are perfect for our cars. I wouldnt go larger, no point

 
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i am running on 225/40/18. inner front left only rubs when i turn the steering wheel all the way to the right.

im using springs from neuspeed (sport) color red.

if u use 225/45/17. most probably the same case, since the profile is higher than a 40 series. are you on lowering springs? stock height should't have a prob

and to add my rim specs is 18x8, offset is +48.. do consider this

 
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no, im lying, i still didn't have traction.. lmao