The wheels are TC105N 17x8/17x9 Offset+49 and I will be lowered on Espelirs. From what I gather from the wheel fitment guide I should be ok and not need to roll my fenders if I get 215 45 17 front and 245 40 17 rear. Are Star Specs still considered the best bang for the buck tires?

 

Hmm, I thought I heard they went up in price and the best deal going was the Hankook...RS3 I think.

 

I would also look at the Sumitomo HTRZ III and the Kumho Ecsta XS. It all depends on what you are looking for out of the tires.
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