MS3 (Gen 2) Stock Rims w/Prokits - Can I use a 225/45/18 tire without rubbing?

[Thrice08]

Hey guys, I've been searching for old posts all over about this, but no specific solid answers. As the title states, can a run a tire with a 45 sidewall (225/45/18) in my Gen 2 MS3 lowered on prokits with rubbing issues? Trying to soften the ride a little further.

[MS3_]

yes you should be fine with prokits and 45 series tires. why not go 40?

[drazen]

Yes u can, no rubbing. I did that as well before I went KWs :)

[drazen]

yes you should be fine with prokits and 45 series tires. why not go 40?

Hmm. Wouldnt 40s make the tire looks smaller?? Well I'm not sure what gen car OP has. IMO, gen 3s doesnt look good with that 225/45/18s.

[MS3_]

Hmm. Wouldnt 40s make the tire looks smaller?? Well I'm not sure what gen car OP has. IMO, gen 3s doesnt look good with that 225/45/18s.

Not really, stock ms3 tire specs are 225/40/18. 40s are fine and so as 45, if its only pro kit. He should be fine

[Thrice08]

Thanks guys, I have an '11 MS3. I need new tires (stock is already 40) and want to add a little more cushion to the ride (prokits and Koni yellow's). Closing up the wheel gap a little more will be nice as well. Anyway good to know I shouldn't have issue with rubbing.