Folks

I have put some Mini 17" alloys on my R56 One D, and was wondering whether or not spacers are required or whether they are fine.

I have looked at the front suspension strut and it seems to be very close to the tyre.

It's not touching the tyre but its around a finger width from the tyre.

Is this normal? I was looking for another mini to check the distance but can't find one just now