205/40 on 16x9 for daily use??

[ProjectEK]

Im looking to go 16x9 on my civic with 205/40 tires. I know alot of ppl have done 205/40 on x9s but is it safe on a daily basis?? I'd just like to get some input from ppl that run this setup. I know how to drive a slammed car but iv never had such a stretched tire and I'm worried about blowouts?!


Thanks for ur help

[andybob]

I'm running 17x9's in the rear with Falken 912 205/40's and I have had 0 issues. I keep the tire pressure around 45 psi. I drove from NY, to CT, then to Georgia and back with no problems. I've put close to 4k on them. Its a pretty safe stretch.

Here is a pic of the stretch: