keeping the side wall height the same but making the contact patch on the pavement wider.........

 

you can fit up to a 225

 

i'm interested in this too, what are the pros an cons of running the 225's

 

im assuming there is more grip due to a wider contact patch.

 

does anyone got pics...............

 

usually the search button does wonders

 

it def handles better, you feel the car more, but i would suggest runnin more tire pressure.

 

I've heard of someone running 235s on the stockies but i am skeptical. I have 225/45/r17 on one of my sets of wheels (stockies) and they just barely poke. With wider tires you are gonna getter better dry traction, but narrower tires are better for prevently hydroplaning in the rain and they are better for in the snow/ice. But yea i wouldn't go over 225s

 

235's on stockes is crazy. i dont think your supposed to go over 225 on the stockies.

 

well i'm not exactly stock specs, but my aftermarket wheels are 17x7, just lower offset and i'm running 225s on them. first impression was there was a lot more play at highway speeds with my steering wheel. road noise went up, and i don't autox or anything so i haven't had a chance to do a 215 vs 225 handling contest. also all my friends either saw my tires and said "WOW BEEF!" or "TRUCKIN!". oh well, i'll be going back to 215 soon