You're telling me!!! They came with Dunlop LM tires... I know a good size is 235/40/18. I'm eyeing new Michelin Preceda for my next change. My tires are 8.5"
I honestly don't know what they're hitting... on full wheel lock, I heard a slight 'grind' so I immediately backed off... but I'm gonna check it in the shop tomorrow when I pick up my car... I can see everything better when the car is on the lift being aligned after the suspension repair.
I'm still not sure where my wheels came from, but I think this is one strong possibility:
http://www.mogroup.co.ae/wheel33.htm
It's the EVE 166 wheel (replica of the Style 95 of BMW)