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Re: Wheels that fit the SVX
According to calculations, this will result in more than a 3% increase in diameter and may result in braking problems (presumably with the ABS). Acceleration will be a little blunted as well, but you might see a slight economy improvement at highway speed. In addition, there may or may not be some rubbing, depending on wheel and suspension setup.
If you want a really wide tire, 245/40/17 is a closer fit, but is a slightly smaller diameter. 235/45/17 would be a good compromise. I looked into 255/40/17, but it would require an 8.5" wide rim and would almost certainly rub.
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