2005 S40. Came with 205/50's on 17 inch rims. I'd like to switch to a wider tire (225/45).

Anyone have any idea if this would be present any problems or if it woul be best to just stay with the 205/50's?


The following stats are from http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

205/50R17
Section Width: 8.07 in 205 mm
Rim Diameter: 17 in 431.8 mm
Rim Width Range: 5.5 - 7.5 in
Overall Diameter: 25.07 in 636.77 mm
Sidewall Height: 4.03 in 102.36 mm
Radius: 12.53 in 318.26 mm
Circumference: 78.75 in 2000.2 mm

225/45R17
Section Width: 8.85 in 225 mm
Rim Diameter: 17 in 431.8 mm
Rim Width Range: 7 - 8.5 in
Overall Diameter: 24.97 in 634.23 mm
Sidewall Height: 3.98 in 101.09 mm
Radius: 12.48 in 316.99 mm
Circumference: 78.44 in 1992.3 mm