I have 235/55/18 Yoks. At first I didn't notice any rubbing but after a month or so of use I have noticed some slightly rubbing when doing hard left or right turns. Its not that bad but I can hear some slight rubbing noise. I will have to turn the wheel one of these days and get out of my car to see exactly what is rubbing. Other then that If I just drive straight and don't look back I get no rubbing....
I have an 08' E with 255/50/18's with stock equipment and I get no rub at all. The ride is still comfortable but I do get a lot of added road noise. Here's a couple of pics showing the look of the wheels/tires at stock height.
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