there was a discussion about this last year or something - the general consensus was that "225" would scrub at the back, especially if the car is lowered. the bit where the rear bumper bar joins with the bodywork, above the rear wheel. its a lip on the inside wall, at that location.
also "225/45/17" is not the correct rolling diameter for the ts astra. its too "big"
Specification_Sidewall_Radius__Diameter_Circumfere nce_Revs/km_Difference
215/40-17____86mm__302mm__604mm__1897mm______527_____0.0%
225/45-17____101mm_317mm__634mm__1993mm______502_____5.1%
as u can c above, that's gonna make a significant difference in ur speedo calibration.
also the reason why the dude at tyre shop said no to me when i asked for 225/45/17s.
hence the reason why the turbos come with 215/40/17s as factory stock.
235/40/17s on the otherhand, is a close match. but it would b wider. unless ofcourse u roll the lips.
Specification_Sidewall_Radius__Diameter_Circumfere nce_Revs/km_Difference
215/40-17___86mm___302mm__604mm___1897mm______527_____0.0 %
235/40-17___94mm___310mm__620mm___1947mm______514_____2.6 %