Wheel fitment?

[E gsx]

Would a 17x7.5+48 rub on a 225/45/17? Or would a 17x7+45 be a better wheel to pair with it?

 

[blkgst97]

Either will be fine. 7.5 +48 will have a slightly better fitment

 

[E gsx]

Either will be fine. 7.5 +48 will have a slightly better fitment

It shouldn't rub on the suspension with a 225 tire right?

 

[blkgst97]

Not at all. I’ve ran 17x7 +40 with 225/45r17, 17x8 +38 with 245/40r17 and 255/40r17 on a 17x9+35 neither have had issue. Your offset is a little high for what I’d like in a fitment but should clear just fine.

 

[Kryndon]

I've ran Stealth wheels (17x8.5" +46ET) with 225/50/17 tires on my 2G way back and there was more or less a pinky or half a pinky left between the tire's outer edge and the knuckle.

Your setup wont be as close to the knuckle, so it 100% wont rub. However, you might rub out your fender liners, specifically the areas which sit directly in front of the front tires. During heavy cornering the car leans so much that the tires contact the lining. At least it was in my case.