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Using 245/65/17 instead of 235/65/17

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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tailor
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Using 245/65/17 instead of 235/65/17

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I would like to get some feedback on the possible use of the wider tire(245/65/17) instead of the stock(235/65/17).
Has anybody done this, have any opinions to offer, any rubbing issues, poor fuel consumption issues?

Thanks in advance.

Tailor
1994 850 Auto Turbo wagon 306000km (Sold)
2004 XC90 AWD 188000km

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