225 tyres on a 200 - will they rub?

[Wests Renault]

As above



Got some 225/45/17 tyres going begging at work. Was gunna use them for my track tyres. Just want to know whether they will rub?



The car will be lowered on H&R springs too.



Tom

 

[DanT]

I have heard of people using that size tyre and not having any issues!

 

[BenW]

Have a look here:

http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7816

 

[Mike Roberts]

My track tyres are 225s, no issues whatsoever.

 

[Wests Renault]

cheers for the replies

 

[GrumpyTwig]

same, no problem on 8j rims here

 

[Ed...]

225's on a 7.5 inch rim is okay mate.