yes, but poorly. If you are concerned about tire performance, then squeezing down a tire made for a wider rim isn't a good idea. You also would be changing the handling characteristics of the car a bit; better turn in, but more oversteer.

Yes, but you need to remove the bolt from the hub/rotor that prevents putting rears on the front.

 

Also, to get around the 225/50 tire size, have you considered going to a 235/50 and matching it with 255/45 on the rear?

 

I considered moving up to a 235/45 which is just slightly smaller than the rear. I was playing around with different sizes on the calculator. I think if +1 the rear along with the front I would be paying over $200. just to get the DWS. and would probably be cheaper to get the 960 A/S which is a top tier tire and probably a better all around tire. And that's my problem Either way I'll have to pony up the cash. I just wish I had a little more variety without having change.

 

bahahaha . . . (paraphrasing) So you want things to be different, but without having to change!

That my friend, is human nature!

 

Yes!!! Exactly, and I want the best, more variety, cheap and delivered to my door.