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Hello, I own a 2010 Honda Civic EX-L Sedan and I'm currently running 205/55R16 91H tires with the factory 16 inch rims. I ended up buying a new set of rims and tires on fitment industries and everything checked out on their website. Although, now that it arrived it looks like its too big. (Haven't installed them yet). My question is, will 215/45ZR17 91W XL tires fit my car? The rim size is 17 inches. I've attached a picture of what I ordered and the wheel specs.
Any reason you want to go with a 215 treadwidth with 9" wide rims? I'd personally go with 245/40s with that rim setup
This was my first time buying so I have no idea what fits or not. That’s the only reason I chose what said would fit for the lowest cost. Will I need to return them and buy 215/245/40s for it to fit?
so, to answer your question, yes, 215/45-17s will fit. The reason I asked the question is the 215 treadwidth is just shy of 8.5", and you're putting them on 9" wide rims. I ran 215/45-17s on 7.5" rims on my 2002 civic.
here's a visual representation of what you're looking at (OEM on the left, your order on the right):
you're going to have to find a shop that'll stretch those 215s to fit, and even then, you hit a big enough pothole at speed, you're bound to break the seal on the bead. On 7.5" rims, it's only a -.9% difference in your speedometer/odometer accuracy (actual speed will be slower than indicated -- 60 indicated, 59.4 actual), but that's not terrible. Stretching the tire will likely increase that error since you'd be stretching those tires and losing some overall diameter
If you were to go with 245/40s, here's what you're looking at:
the speedometer error with the proper size for that rim width is -.6% (60 indicated, 59.6 actual). Better error, more rubber on the ground for better grip, will be a comfier ride, smaller difference in scrub radius (less effect on torque steer). Aesthetically speaking, will look better, too. However, to your point, def more expensive. Just looking at the Michelin Pilot Sport AS4's at discount tire, 215/45s are 192/ea and the 245/40s are 226/ea. IMO, small price to pay.
Things that connect your car to the ground (suspension, tires) and brakes are 2 places where I personally don't cheap out due to safety reasons.
yeah, i would worry if there will be suspension clearance at those levels. Not familiar with the chassis restrictions on that generation cars. 7th generation tops at 215 at the rear
Will these tires/rims fit my car?? 
