Why won't my wheels fit?

[janello77]

I just bought a set of 07 G35 rims. They are 17 x 7.5 with a 45mm offset. Tires are 225/55R17. I put one on the back and when I let the car down the strut is laying ontop of the tire. I don't understand cause I have seen cars on this site with the same wheel and tire size. It doesn't even look close to clearing on my car. I'm just heartbroken right now.

[Toy1mzfe]

Tires too thick and maybe bad offset.

[janello77]

I just don't get it cause looking at the pic of your car your wheels look way bigger.

[ThatVietGuy]

You need a 45 series tire and a 5mm spacer at least.

[janello77]

By 45 series do you mean a 245?

[SoSleek]

no, he means the middle number...maybe 225/45r17

[ThatVietGuy]

And I misspoke, I think you could get away with 225/50/17

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Play with that for awhile.

[janello77]

ok thanks guys

[DSM_Lara]

Don't forget spacers in the rears and make sure that the rims is not hitting the strut on the side...

[ThatVietGuy]

I don't think he'd need spacers since I got away with +45 on an 18x7.5 wheel.

[janello77]

Thanks for the help guys you really put my mind at ease. My plan now is try and trade my brand new 225/55R17's for a set of lightly used 225/45R17's. I will throw them on and then go with spacers if need be. I paid $450 for the set so it's still not a bad deal. Im going to try and put some pics up

[janello77]

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[Toy1mzfe]

Yeah, i think from the looks of it, the tires are too thick.

[mig0s]

What is your suspension set up? try 225/40