Tire size question

[delco21]

My cars factory tire size is 225/45/17 can I use a 225/50/17 tire instead?

Thanks for the help

[leftwing]

yeah..it will be a little taller tire, so as long as your car isnt slammed or anything and there is sufficent room in your fender well its all good.

[M.alex]

your speedo/odo will be off by about 4%

[94boosted]

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html