Brakes Wheels 3rd Gen Tires Most liked posts in thread: 215/45-17

  1. Savvy

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    #9 Savvy, Sep 21, 2015
    It's because you like that subtle look of "poke-n-stretch"

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    #8 WolfGTI, Sep 21, 2015
    I run the Continental DW 215/45 /17 on an 8 inch rim - love it.
     
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    #2 Minidave, Sep 19, 2015
    Yes, they work perfectly....

    I've had them on my 2003 JCW and my 2009 Clubby.
     
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    #3 Firebro17, Sep 19, 2015
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    Yes. I run them on a 17x7 BBS R99 wheel and they are perfect. I also have TSW springs, which does lower the car a tad, and there is no rubbing...
     
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    #4 Metalman, Sep 19, 2015
    Yep... Hankook Ventus V-12 215-45-17
    I have them on my MINI right now... No problem...
     
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    #5 MCS02, Sep 19, 2015
    I did 215-40 17 once
     
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    #6 ScottinBend, Sep 19, 2015
    Running them also. Better looking tire than the 40's IMO.
     
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    #7 narvarr, Sep 20, 2015
    Same here. Kumho ecstatic AST 215/45-17 on R98 Web spoke.
     
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    #10 Savvy, Sep 21, 2015
    I run that same size on my summer wheels as well. No issues, even with Colin's coilovers.
     
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    #11 Zapski, Sep 21, 2015
    I'm running 215/45-17 on OEM wheels on my R56.

    The current set I'm not too thrilled with, but I had to get them under duress. They're cheap Hercules Raptors that were the only choice when I blew out the sidewall of the (worn) Goodyear Eagle GTs I had on before. I was on vacation at the time, so availability was the deciding force there.

    Soon this will be dealt with.