I got a 02 bugeye, with standard 17's on it, running 215x45x17's.

Are the standard scoob wheels capable of taking 225x45x17's or is that not be recomended???

There does not appear to be that much of a difference between the 2 sizes, but then again i know jack sh*t !

Got this info from http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

Stock Tire - 215/45R17
Section Width:8.46 in / 215 mm
Rim Diameter:17 in / 431.8 mm
Rim Width Range:7 - 8 in
Overall Diameter:24.61 in / 625.09 mm
Sidewall Height:3.80 in / 96.52 mm
Radius:12.30 in / 312.42 mm
Circumference:77.31 in / 1963.6 mm
Revs per Mile:845.1

Stock Tire - 225/45R17
Section Width:8.85 in / 225 mm
Rim Diameter:17 in / 431.8 mm
Rim Width Range:7 - 8.5 in
Overall Diameter:24.97 in / 634.23 mm
Sidewall Height:3.98 in / 101.09 mm
Radius:12.48 in / 316.99 mm
Circumference:78.44 in / 1992.3 mm
Revs per Mile:832.9

Cheers, Woody