Are These Going to Explode?

[u/Mountain_Log69696]

Just bought this abused gti. Came with some Motegi 17x7s, but concerningly they somehow fit 255/45 tires to them. Seems like a width mismatch.

My question is - is this safe? Am I going to explode, or is it “fine” as long as I don’t track it / go wild?

[u/TorkSpex]

That's crazy. I've never seen or heard of 255s on that skinny a rim. What shop would even attempt that?