Originally Posted by
ErichPryde
I want to know if I can safely go from a 215/45 to a 245/40, retaining the stock 17X7 wheels. Does anyone know if you can increase your contact patch by 30mm without adversely effecting something else?
no you cant.
Thats to wide of a tire for that rim.
You can go 225/40 maybe even 235/35 but no way 245/40
Just remember if you go one size wider you gotta go one size down on the profile.
I think the max is +2 .
my stock accord rims are 195/65/15....I put 205/60/15 falken tires.