[SgtSnafu]

Hi There,

I am looking to move from the Stock tire size 225/50 to the wider profile of a 255/45.

For now I am keeping my stock 17" rims, Goal is to have a wider profile tire, with close to the same overall diameter. Anyone done this with successful results? Suggestions?

Thank you in advance for your time

Regards, SgtSnafu

 

[slickj35z]

Not recommended. Keep it mind the factory wheels are 7.5 wide, and the minimum rim width of a 255 is probably around 8.5.

 

[SgtSnafu]

Not recommended. Keep it mind the factory wheels are 7.5 wide, and the minimum rim width of a 255 is probably around 8.5.

Thank you Slickj35z, I had noticed the rim size issue, and that is in part my hesitancy. I appreciate your advice, I am now leaning towards purchasing new rims due to the width issue.

Thank you again - I appreciate your time.

 

[TopSniper69]

You can mount 255/45/17 tires on your stock 17s without any problems. Recommended minimum rim width for 255/45/17 is 8 inches, you have 7.5 inch wheels so it's not a huge difference. People put wider wheels and tires on their car all the time and it's "not recommended". It's a guideline but you won't die if you veer just a hair out of it. I mean if you want the widest contact patch then a 9.5 wide wheel with a 45 offset and a 265 tire is your fix but a 255 tire on your stock rims is a start. O and other accord owners with factory 17s have done this already with no issues. Good luck.