Can I use this tyre fitment for a 2011 Avensis Tourer?

[Lunar Tick]

Evening all - We recently acquired an immaculate, lovely low mileage (42K) late 2011 Avensis Tourer (1.8 Valvematic). Loving the car so far - it has a brilliant service history and has obviously been very well cared for in the past.

My query concerns a set of new tyres; the OEM fitment is 215/55/17 but I would like to fit 225/50/17 all-season tyres as there is a greater range of tyres at lower prices.

I realise the rolling radius is very slightly lower in this profile but wanted to ask if the extra 10mm tyre width would be a problem on the stock rims? I have carried out a search of the forum but couldn't find any definitive info.

Many thanks in anticipation, Andy

[Konrad C]

There are tyre/wheel size calculators on the internet - https://tiresize.com/tyre-size-calculator/

Check with your insurance, because this could be considered a modification! Obviously the slightly smaller radius will cause the speedo to over read, so will be travelling at a much lower speed the indicated. 

 Personally I would stick with the original size.

[Lunar Tick]

2 hours ago, Konrad C said:

There are tyre/wheel size calculators on the internet - https://tiresize.com/tyre-size-calculator/

Check with your insurance, because this could be considered a modification! Obviously the slightly smaller radius will cause the speedo to over read, so will be travelling at a much lower speed the indicated. 

 Personally I would stick with the original size.

Thanks for your reply Konrad. The difference in rolling radius is only 1.3% so I'm not too worried about speedo showing 61mph when travelling at 60mph. Noted about insurance though - good point. I guess, what I'm asking is whether the OEM 17 inch rims are 7 inches width?

[TonyHSD]

1 hour ago, Lunar Tick said:

Thanks for your reply Konrad. The difference in rolling radius is only 1.3% so I'm not too worried about speedo showing 61mph when travelling at 60mph. Noted about insurance though - good point. I guess, what I'm asking is whether the OEM 17 inch rims are 7 inches width?

Hi, you can check on that website that had been given. Also you can use this tyre size calculator to see more information about sizes and fitment. 
https://www.willtheyfit.com

As Konrad said keep oem size is the best . You can however change the whole set wheels and tyres to more suitable either 16” or 18” depending what are you after , but this should be in accordance with manufacturer recommended sizes. You can see them at https://www.wheel-size.com