Yup. With 205/40 tires you shouldn't have any rubbing problems if you're at stock height. Actually, if you pull off a wheel and look at the back, there's usually an offset number stamped somewhere on one of the spokes. It'll be something like +38, +40, +42, +45, etc. If the offset is +42 or +45, you should be able to lower it a good bit without rubbing (if you don't set the camber back to factory). If it's +38, you'll probably have rubbing issues if you lower it, and with +40 you might; I've heard people saying you'll rub, I've heard people saying they don't.

If the offset is too low and it rubs because of it, upgrading the suspension won't fix the problem; it'll probably make it worse.

 

alright well i could possibly be doing a trade with someone, they've got 205/50/16's, now with the sidewalls being so high would they still rub? isnt 50/16 and 45/17 pretty much the same in overall height? if mine rub bad now do you think they still would with those wheels?

 

While the 205/50-16s aren't as big as the 215/45-17s, I can't promise they won't rub. However, they'll be 1.4cm shorter and 1cm skinnier, so chances are they won't rub at stock height. With 16's, you want something like a 195/50-16 or 205/45-16 for best fitment.

 

alright thanks for your help, if i got any further questions or updates ill let ya guys know.