I'm replacing tires on a 2008 Honda Element EX. Must I use the same size tire as original, or can I use a larger size without risking drivetrain problems?

Asked by mr_sharkbait Sep 04, 2013 at 04:43 PM about the 2008 Honda Element EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2008 Element: Standard tire size 215 70R 16: considering 235 70R 16.  I get differing
views on maintaining integrity of drive train.

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The first several model years came with faulty (overcounting) speedometers, so these actually would help offset that discrepancy, depending on the vehicle/repair status.

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