Winter tire / clearance / offset questions

mobhitmn

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2013 Passat 6mt SE
Currently my 2013 passat has 215/55r17 94h hankooks on Sonoma rims, offset of 43.

I'm looking at going with 17" goals, offset of 50, with Michelin x-ice 225/60r17 99h tires.

Any clearance issues? Offset issues? I'm not worried about speed or load ratings, obviously there will be some speedometer variance. (Hankooks 820 revs per mile, Michelin 753 revs per mile = ~ 8% high, or 65 mph indicated is ~ 70 actual).

Any other items that I'm missing or not seeing?

Thanks!
 

drcoopster

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EcoDiesel
Currently my 2013 passat has 215/55r17 94h hankooks on Sonoma rims, offset of 43.
I'm looking at going with 17" goals, offset of 50, with Michelin x-ice 225/60r17 99h tires.
Any clearance issues? Offset issues? I'm not worried about speed or load ratings, obviously there will be some speedometer variance. (Hankooks 820 revs per mile, Michelin 753 revs per mile = ~ 8% high, or 65 mph indicated is ~ 70 actual).
Any other items that I'm missing or not seeing?
Thanks!
I'd be worried about clearance more than anything. Are you sure that they'll fit in the wheel wells without rubbing at full lock?
 
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