ChrisK Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I'm (still) reading up on exactly what tire I want to get for next summer, and I need a little info from you all. I'm hoping to get 225/45-17 Azenis RT-615 on my GT Sedan. I'm going to probably end up with either Rota G-Force 17x8's or Rota Tarmac II 17x7.5's, so I want to go a little wider on the tire to protect the rim a bit. (If that's even an issue, I don't know.) My question is, will a 225/45-17 RT-615 fit on my car without fender modifications? I have a stock suspension, and likely will for the life of the car, except a possible rear sway bar at some point. I know Azenis run quite wide, so I'm particularly worried that I'm going to get rub either autocrossing or hauling the gang to lunch. If rubbing WILL be a problem with the RT-615 in that size, what would you recommend instead? The RT-615's don't come in 215/45, only 215/40. Is there any RT-615 sizing that would fit a 17x7.5 or 17x8? Is there another tire you'd recommend for autocross and daily driver use? My goals are good tread life (two years would make me happy) given a full season (a dozen events or so) of autocross and daily driving. Wet grip is important to me, but less so than dry grip, and road noise is a consideration, albeit a secondary one. I'm not to concerned about ride comfort, as I run my tires quite low (28psi) on the street, only airing them up to 34-38psi for autocross. If the Azenis aren't going to cut it with my stock fenders, are there any particular stand-outs you can think of that will fit 17x7.5 and 17x8 without rubbing? Kuhmo MX? Yokohama Advan Neova? Dunlop SP9000? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driggity Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I have the 225/45 17 RT-615s on 17x8 +45 wheels on my wagon. I do have upgraded front and rear swaybars, but stock struts and springs. I've had no rubbing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 ^+1 Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted September 30, 2005 Author Share Posted September 30, 2005 Awesome, thanks guys! 225/45-17 RT-615's on 17x8 Rota's it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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