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Originally Posted by JL8Jeff

The correct way to deal with the 17x11's in the rear is to trim the bumpstops and bumpstop mounts. Right now is the best time to get a look at how close the rims will be without the tires mounted. I jacked my car up and let it rest on the frame on jackstands and let the suspension drop back down. Then I bolted the 17x11 rims on the rear and they were just touching the bumpstops and mounts. So I took the rims back off, removed the bumpstops and grabbed the hacksaw and trimmed about 1/4-3/8" off the driver's side mount. Then I trimmed about 1/4" off the passenger side mount. Put the bumpstops back in place and mark how much to trim off them to keep it flush with the mount. Take them off and hacksaw off the portion you marked. Clean up the exposed metal, paint it so it won't rust and bolt them back up. My 315's fit with the exact same clearance on each side so I didn't need the adjustable PHB. From what I've read, the Summitomo 315's tend to run a little narrower than most of the other brands and seem to have a little more rounded off shoulder. This is actually a good thing and may prevent you from needing to dent in the inner wheelwell for clearance or rolling the fender lip. I got my Summitomo's off Ebay for $236 shipped. The treadwear rating on the Summitomo's isn't as good as most of the other brands, but they are less than half the cost. I got caught in the rain on the way home from the dyno day and my car never broke loose or hydroplaned at all so the tires seem to work fine.

hows the dry traction with those tires?