Question: One size wider tire on stock wheel?
I drive a 2009 Toyota Camry SE that is due for new tires. I was wondering if it would be a safe idea to go with one size wider tire (225/55-17) instead of factory (215/55-17) on the factory 17x6.5 wheel. I want to do it just for aesthetic reasons, I once had a set of tires that had a particularly fat sidewall and they looked a lot better. Thanks in advance.
Richard W
Expert Mechanic
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