Bigger tires on 2012 i4

Hey Guys!
Looking to upgrade my tire size on my 2012 2.7L.

Currently on 265/70/16. Whats the biggest I can run? Whats recommended?

looking to do 32s or 33s

 

255/85/16

 

i just measured my 265/70R16 spare & its just about 30.5" tall mounted & weigh's in at 62lbs on a steelie, So it depends on how much room you have from center of "hub" to the fender well as the 255/80R16 mentioned above will be taller but thinner. You will have to measure or hope a local tire shop will give you input on this question but what ever you do stick with a "P"- metric tire NOT an "LT" 10-15lbs heavier per tire & your stock wheels are heavy enuf already (if steelies) and with yor 2.7L i doubt you wud be happy with the performance with anything bigger. IF you ever end up in "Amish country" you'll be pissed when the horse & buggy Amish are passing you on the highway & you got the pedal to the floor.
The "pizza cutter" may be your 1 & only option .....

 

Lift it 4 inches and put 34s. Buckshot Mudders. Do it.

 

I like yor thinking !!! but he didnt mention lifting it so i took it as leaving it stock.

 

Define 'bigger'. Width, diameter, both?

Is this for looks or function? If function, what are you solving?

Do you care about MPG?

How much more sluggish do you want to make It?

Are you willing to drop a few large to re gear?