i run 235 45 17's on my b5 in the summer on 17x8 et35 wheels with no rubbing at all. looks like yours are 7mm higher sidewall and 10mm narrower. i bet it'd work. http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit > > Can I fit a 225/50x16 on 16" factory wheels? >