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Originally Posted by Ubersuber
I wouldn't.
Matching tire section width to rim width is important to get the best out of your tires on corners.
Wide rims aren't necessarily better handling rims unless you fit appropriate section tires.
8.5 x 17 is the largest wheel you should use for a 215 section tire, 7.5 inch is probably ideal. Go up to 225/45x17 and 9x17 would work but I'd still fit no more than 8x17 myself.
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For most 215 tires, 8" is the max safe width. Per Michelin, the safe rim width range for the OEM Michelins is 7-8".