My rear tires are completely bald now. I could wait no longer, I had to step up to the bar, and drop $600 for a pair of tires.
I purchased a set of Michelin Pilot Sports form TireRack: 275/40-17's for the rear of my ti. They will be mounted on the 8.5x17 forged M3 wheels.
I will post pictures of the finished product. I don't expect there to be a great deal of 'breathing room' under there, but it should look BAD-ASS!
I still think I will be spinning them like old ladies break hips, but I'll have to curb that, or go completely broke on tires...
They should measure up at about 10 inches wide, and about 0.400" (0.800 overall) taller than the 245/40 17's in the front. I doubt I'll be able to get a finger between them and the inner fender. Maybe my pinkie...
J!m