For 17s to work you just have to get the right tire combo. I run meatier tires then most people say you should run. On my old set up I was almost an inch higher then in that video and I still think it looked really good:
Those are 17X10 +7 and 17X11 +12 with 245/40s and 255/40s.
For 17s I prefer - 215/45, 235/40, 245/40, 255/40
Any larger of a sidewall and it looks too bulbous and any smaller it looks too small (unless you're dumped).
If you don't want it to rub really bad up front you'll have to take a sledge hammer to your front fender wells. If you aren't interested in doing that to your car then either get tubs or run 18s with smaller tires.
I really really really really wish someone made 275/35/17s.