Originally Posted by
ErichPryde
buyimports- to answer your question I drive a 2006 civic si, and I'm not really concerned with increasing my contact patch that much, I just wanted to know, more or less, if a 245/40 would fit on a 17 inch wheel without causing any problems.
I think this was already answered, but I'm pretty sure a Honda Civic is not made for tires as wide as 245, so rubbing is pretty likely. It may also look bad without a wide body kit because there won't be any room for the tire to go but out. You will probably also need rims with a different offset.