Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Wheels & Tires tire size ?

Previous owner of my Tour II installed some stupid touring tires which I was going to ditch as soon as I can. The tires are new, and winter is coming so I thought I'll live with them till spring and then buy something decent. I didn't think much about it and I didn't look too closely.

However just yesterday I discovered that the tires are WRONG SIZE (205/65 instead of 205/60) This amounts to 3% speedo error... Why did he have to install this wrong size I dunno

Anyway, my question is this: am I hurting anything? I mean, I understand that handling sucks this way (I have Tour I to compare) But winter is coming anyway... Am I doing any harm to suspension parts or anythyng else?

Thanks a lot,
--alex

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Tour I: 96 GL(sort of) V6 ATX -- mild enhancements
Tour II: 98 SE V6 MTX Sport -- getting better

nothing is getting hurt except the performance, handling & ride quality.

Thanks, Luke


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Luke Pavlick
Performance Specialist
ASE Certified Master Tech
for more info or to place orders please call 800-428-8355 ext. 362

Thanks Luke,

like I said, I have my '96 to compare, so I noticed all those things you are talking about. I think I'll have to live with this all around wrong tires till spring. By that time I'll have enough money to make a day for Tire Rack The plan is to order two sets of tires and SVT wheels, move 15" wheels from Tour II to Tour I and install SVT wheels on Tour I.

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Tour I: 96 GL(sort of) V6 ATX -- mild enhancements
Tour II: 98 SE V6 MTX Sport -- getting better

I'll be here when you are ready.
Thanks, luke

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Luke Pavlick
Performance Specialist
ASE Certified Master Tech
for more info or to place orders please call 800-428-8355 ext. 362