Will 17X8 Motegi Wheels work?

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   OK, I think I finally found a wheel I like for my 07 MCS. They are the Montegi Traklite 2, only weigh 14.5 lbs., have a +42 offset with 6 1/8 backside. 
The problem is they are only available in 17X8 not 17X7.
Could I still run 205/45/17 or since it's 8" wide would I be better off running 225/40/17.  Section width on this size of tire would be approaching 9". 
Car is at stock height but I'm considering lowering with H&R or Eibachs but will I have enough space for this size of wheel/tire combo? I don't want rubbing issues and I don't want spacers.
Anyone have ideas or suggestions?

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Boomer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer PSMINI Nonmember Joined: July/20/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1073	Topic: Will 17X8 Motegi Wheels work? Posted: November/09/07 at 5:05am
	OK, I think I finally found a wheel I like for my 07 MCS. They are the Montegi Traklite 2, only weigh 14.5 lbs., have a +42 offset with 6 1/8 backside. The problem is they are only available in 17X8 not 17X7. Could I still run 205/45/17 or since it's 8" wide would I be better off running 225/40/17. Section width on this size of tire would be approaching 9". Car is at stock height but I'm considering lowering with H&R or Eibachs but will I have enough space for this size of wheel/tire combo? I don't want rubbing issues and I don't want spacers. Anyone have ideas or suggestions?

kenru Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: December/21/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1283	Posted: November/09/07 at 5:48am
	Might want to check with the boyz on NAM for that. (I run 17X7 Traklite's with 215/40X17's for summer and it's a great combination.)
	One good turn deserves another...and another...

Boomer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer PSMINI Nonmember Joined: July/20/07 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1073	Posted: November/09/07 at 5:52am
	Thanks kenru. Posted ? on NAM and called Montegi. They stated they will fit at current ride height but not with the car lowered. Back to square one.

NavTech Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: October/03/06 Status: Offline Points: 127	Posted: November/11/07 at 7:13am
	17x7 on 215/40R17 Traklites work fine on a lowered mini. You do get a little rub on the inside when pullinng into parking spots but not durring normal driving. I've had mine for about 2yrs now with no issues.