I have the stock evo 9 rims and the tires they sent me are 245/45 instead of 245/40 like i ordered, and they didnt charge me extra for the different size but im wanting to know if 245/45 is fine?

 

Im sure they will but i need to know before i waste 80 bucks getting them mounted and balanced.

 

they will rub the liner at full lock

 

Wow - there is lots of info out on this forum on this subject.

From my own experience, I ran some 245/45/17 NT555's on my car for a couple of months - hated them - it was like riding on soap! Real loose in the corners.

I switched to 255/40/17 RT-615's and they work much better. This size is a better match to the 235/45/17's Advan's that come on the EVO.

IMHO - it is not a good idea to increase the sidewall height on a EVO.

2 cents - Sick Speed

 

I really doubt that. I run 245/45/17 RT-615s on stock wheels and they dont rub at all. And that is lowered on Tanabe GF-210s and the fact the RT-615s are known for being wide for their rated contact patch (ie the 245).

You should be just fine. In fact 245/40 would be smaller than stock in overall diameter and that was the wrong size you ordered anyway. Hope this helps...

 

i just ran these a couple weeks ago. the only thing they rubbed was the innerplastic at lock. they didnt rub much but they do. and the bigger sidewall does have alot more sway.

 

its a bit too tall, get an exchange.

 

What type of tires are you guys running that are rubbing? My RT-615s do not rub in the slightest bit, even at full lock.

 

well then i have a problem lol cause my 235/45 are rubbing on the inside so looks like im going to need to put the stock springs back on.

I generally dont take sharp turns either so im not concerned about my handling around corners i dont do autox or roadrace


These tires are kumho esctas MX same as the ones i had before.

 

I run 245/45-17 Proxes4s for my winter tires on my stock rims and they don't rub. I have coilovers as well.

 

245/40 smaller then stock?

 

I have these (falken 451's) and expierence no rub at all, lowered on Swift springs. If you drag race any, this size will help ya run 4th gear out a lil more (reason I went with them).

SQ

 

Hmmm....odd. 235/45/17 is the stock tire size.

 

yes. 245/40 yields a smaller overall diameter than the stock 235/45. It is about 7.75mm smaller in OD.

 

a 45 sidewall is what you want on a 17" wheel

I would imagine a 40 sidewall on a 17" wheel would threow off your speedo

stock wheels I run 235/45/17
18" wheels I run 255/35/18