Originally posted by Luke@tirerack:
Pancho1181 post:
Take a 215/55/16 and put it next to a 225/50/16.
THEY ARE THE SAME HEIGHT. I HAVE PLENTY OF THOSE AT WORK AND I PLAY AROUND WITH SIZES ALL DAY LONG. If my recommendation of 215/55/16 over 225/50/16 has some thought put into, so don't slam me cuz I know my sizes. And, if you think that wider is always better, then YOU ARE THE ONE WHO NEEDS TO QUIT GIVING OUT ADVICE ON TIRE SIZES. ANd no, 225/50's won't proved better handling over 205/55's being that the vehicle is so light. Don't try to apply ideas that work for a Mustang or a Camaro because we are talking about a Contour.
And lastly, if the guy is asking for advice then LET ME GIVE SOME ADVICE. I have facts to back up what I say, and I see set's of tires installed and removed because of improper fit/application every single day, I WORK IN A TIRE SHOP, so please do not lecture me.
I respect everybody in this board and I really dislike when people who oviously know less than me try to talk down on me. So please don't do it.
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so, you work for a tire shop ???? If you do, I would like to thank you for your input. Because, the lack of a factual base in your recommendations makes me look good
215/55-16 = 25.3"
205/55-16 = 24.9"
225/50-16 = 24.9"
215/50-16 = 24.5"
are they still the same diameter ????
215/50/16 is .4 inch under OEM, 215/55/16 is over .4 inch from OEM... I wont even explain why i pointed this out.
Have you, Luke, ever mounted 215/55/16 on a stock SVT and had any complaints??? I seriously doubt that, because not only does it give better smoother ride, but it also helps a heck alot in handling.
Anyways, if you think "what you call" uncommon sizes are worse for vehicles then I wont go against you, that's your opinion and I don't know what you base it on. However, I have installed ALOT of this sets on Mystiques and Contours and I always find my customers happy and with even wear across their thread, so, that's what I'm basing MY OPINION on.
