275/40 17 tires on the front of a roadster

[Robk]

Has anybody put 275/40 17 tires on the front of a MK4 roadster? They're the same diameter as the 314/35 17s I'm putting on the rear. Just wondering if putting 275s on the front will cause any rubbing issues as they're 30mm wider than the 245s.

[Jeff Kleiner]

No problem as long as the excess wheelwell lip flashing is properly trimmed. They'll kiss the F panels at full lock...but so will 245s. Not a problem in normal driving.



Jeff

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[Robk]

Thanks! That's what I was looking for.