245 instead of 225 tires

[Dantanman]

I just purchased a used 2023 Bronco Sport Heritage with 7,500 miles on it from a BMW/Jaguar dealer. Why the guy traded down to a BMW or Jag is beyond me. The tire specs call for 225/65R17 but it has 245/65R17 on it. I found the paperwork in the glove box where they were changed at 800 miles. They look great but is it ok to go up 2 sizes like that?

I went to 245 when I replaced mine. Looks great, no noticable change in milage.

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[Oso Fell]

Yes. Plenty of people here, me included have gone up to 245/65/17 tires. That size is just about the biggest tire you can put on the Sport without it rubbing.

Hi. Just wanted to know if the 245/65/17 would affect the warranty. I’m about to purchase some for my ‘23 BL.

 

[Escape2Bronco]

Hi. Just wanted to know if the 245/65/17 would affect the warranty. I’m about to purchase some for my ‘23 BL.

I would highly doubt it.

 

[davidg4781]

I would highly doubt it.

Could it affect the new off road warranty that Ford offers?
https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/ford-protect-launches-off-road-coverage-for-bronco-and-bronco-sport-lineup.9730/

I can't remember what the wheel and tire covered but I thought it was limited to OEM wheels and tires.

I'm curious if I would need fender flares if I moved up to 235 or 245 tires. The 225s are pretty close to the edge of the fenders already.

 

[21Broncosaurus]

You should be okay. I believe you can even fit 245/70/17. Not too many posts about it but the ones who have on stock wheels say they don’t rub. I ordered some myself to confirm.

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