Hey do you think if i got 255/45/ZR17 tires compared to my 215/45/ZR17 tires it would make a difference in my wheel well gap? I've considered buying some Kuhmo tires (i probably just butchered the sp. ) but they will set me back 450 $$. How much do u think i could sell my Nitto'* for on ebay or somethin also...they are mint.

That would be OK, but is it more spendy to lower the car?

Kumho...you got it right

to keep the speedo about the same, use 225/55-17
I've heard if you run 255s you might have some troubles. Ask SSEi95.
Other sizes could be 235/50s or 245/45s.

Mine were rubbing at full lock on the inside of the wheel well. They eventually shifted the plastic gaurd over enough to hit the boot and cut it open. I still have the tires on but the plastic gaurd has been cut back to prevent future occurances. My tire size is in my sig below.