2nd Gen R56 Cooper S How Large Tires can I Fit on the Stock Alloys?

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    #1 genik, May 11, 2014
    What is the largest/widest tires the stock R56S 2008 17" wheel alloys can take up to?
     
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    #2 ScottinBend, May 11, 2014
    215/45 is tight for me at the front strut.

    Here is a great tire size comparison calc.

    Tire Size Comparison
     
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    #3 CHKMINI, May 11, 2014
    I've ran 215/45-17 on lowering springs with no issues. I am currently running 215/40-18 on my lowered Coupe without issues either.
     
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    #4 genik, May 11, 2014
    I would love to see some photos if possible! :wink:
     
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    #5 ScottinBend, May 12, 2014
    Check my garage...I was running that size Goodyear in most of the pic's
     

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