Just a PSA...
With 17x7.5 ET48 Rota Torques, stock struts + Swifts on my 07 XT:
These are both "UHP All Seasons" so it's apples to apples - I'm pretty sure the Kumhos are just relatively narrow for a 245.
I only went with 235/50 because 225/50 happened to be out of stock when DTD was running an online promo - I thought they would fit based on tire size calculators and the fact that 245/45 were not a problem.
I later found several threads where people have had issues with 235/50/17, so I don't recommend that size on an ET48 wheel unless you know that particular tire runs on the narrow side.
Luckily I had some 3mm spacers laying around - the Coopers now just barely clear in the rear (by 2mm or so), so I'll have to stay on top of my pressure and perhaps check to see if the camber can be adjusted next time I get an alignment. :smile:
With 17x7.5 ET48 Rota Torques, stock struts + Swifts on my 07 XT:
- 245/45 Kumho Ecsta ASX fit with no issue.
- 235/50 Cooper Zeon RS3-A heavily rub the struts in the rear.
These are both "UHP All Seasons" so it's apples to apples - I'm pretty sure the Kumhos are just relatively narrow for a 245.
I only went with 235/50 because 225/50 happened to be out of stock when DTD was running an online promo - I thought they would fit based on tire size calculators and the fact that 245/45 were not a problem.
I later found several threads where people have had issues with 235/50/17, so I don't recommend that size on an ET48 wheel unless you know that particular tire runs on the narrow side.
Luckily I had some 3mm spacers laying around - the Coopers now just barely clear in the rear (by 2mm or so), so I'll have to stay on top of my pressure and perhaps check to see if the camber can be adjusted next time I get an alignment. :smile: