Looking at changing the stock 205/40/17r tyres for either:

215/40/17r or 205/45/17r

The cars been lowered via Eibach pro springs and 15mm hubcentric spacers all round, and has stock ST alloys.

Will the 215's fit without rubbing?

Keep to the recomended spec mate.

The 205/40/17 are the correct spec for the alloys so just stick with them. I can't see that there would be a noticeable benefit by changing for 215 or 45.

Thanks guys, just find the stock 40 sidewalls a little unforgiving on potholes as the roads by me are shocking.

Was also hoping that adding 215 will give the alloys a bit of protection.

No offence to other female drivers, but my other half parks well close to the curb (already finding daily battle scars).

There's always alloygators or rim blades :)

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I don't think the 215 will help with the comfort level of the car, but the 45 ply should help a bit, I am in the same predicament, want to change my 45/16 to 50/16's as the facelift Titanium models comes standard with 50 ply were as mine came with 45

Just worried 45 sidewall may rub.