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Re: Which is the better route to take? #457828 10/16/02 12:09 AM
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,423 Commerce Twp, MI A APT_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
APT_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er A Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,423 Commerce Twp, MI	OEM size for a 2000 SVT is 215/50R16. A 215/55R16 tire is 0.8" larger in diameter, not 0.4". A 215/55R16 compared to a 215/50R16 will provide a slight decrease in steering response and ultimate grip. Will it be noticeable? Yes to some, no to others. I think I figured it out. You mean you have fitted 215/55R15 vs the OEM 205/60R15 tires than many Mystiques and Contours come with. Only SVT Contours come with 16" rims, which are largely less common. Based on that assumption: 205/60R15 = 24.7" diameter 215/55R15 = 24.3" diameter There is the 0.4" difference that you probably installed on many Contiques. I would probably recommend a similar size for those running the 15" factory rims.

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Which is the better route to take?	CJ 2000	10/13/02 01:57 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	CJ 2000	10/13/02 02:00 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	pancho1181	10/14/02 03:14 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	CJ 2000	10/14/02 03:26 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	pancho1181	10/14/02 03:54 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	Cueball	10/16/02 02:59 PM
Put GFB KDW 225-50-16's on my 1999 SVT YESTERDAY..	Elizabeth ;)	10/16/02 03:15 PM
Re: Put GFB KDW 225-50-16's on my 1999 SVT YESTERDAY..	Luke@tirerack_dup1	10/16/02 05:31 PM
Re: Put GFB KDW 225-50-16's on my 1999 SVT YESTERDAY..	CJ 2000	10/16/02 06:20 PM
Re: Put GFB KDW 225-50-16's on my 1999 SVT YESTERDAY..	Luke@tirerack_dup1	10/16/02 06:39 PM
Re: Put GFB KDW 225-50-16's on my 1999 SVT YESTERDAY..	APT_dup1	10/16/02 07:31 PM
Re: Put GFB KDW 225-50-16's on my 1999 SVT YESTERDAY..	CJ 2000	10/16/02 07:51 PM
Re: Put GFB KDW 225-50-16's on my 1999 SVT YESTERDAY..	Elizabeth ;)	10/16/02 11:58 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	APT_dup1	10/14/02 12:17 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	CJ 2000	10/14/02 01:29 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	99greensvt_dup1	10/14/02 03:02 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	pancho1181	10/15/02 03:33 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	HoosierContour_dup1	10/15/02 05:00 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	APT_dup1	10/15/02 12:41 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	Luke@tirerack_dup1	10/15/02 03:10 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	Mod-deth	10/15/02 03:19 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	pancho1181	10/15/02 03:43 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	APT_dup1	10/16/02 12:09 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	fst4dr_dup1	10/16/02 02:06 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	CJ 2000	10/16/02 01:26 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	Luke@tirerack_dup1	10/16/02 02:02 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	Mod-deth	10/16/02 02:07 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	CJ 2000	10/16/02 02:56 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	pancho1181	10/19/02 03:31 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	Luke@tirerack_dup1	10/19/02 01:01 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	SonOfABoss_dup1	10/15/02 05:05 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	Phil Rohtla_dup1	10/15/02 04:10 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	Kristuphir_dup1	10/18/02 01:52 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	pancho1181	10/19/02 03:25 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	CJ 2000	10/19/02 03:02 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	pancho1181	10/20/02 02:19 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	BOFH	10/20/02 02:43 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	pancho1181	10/20/02 02:48 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	pancho1181	10/20/02 02:56 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	BOFH	10/20/02 03:13 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	BOFH	10/20/02 03:24 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	APT_dup1	10/21/02 01:24 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	pancho1181	10/21/02 04:47 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	BOFH	10/21/02 10:44 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	Luke@tirerack_dup1	10/21/02 12:49 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	1314_dup1	10/21/02 05:01 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	BOFH	10/23/02 02:46 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	Luke@tirerack_dup1	10/24/02 01:26 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	CJ 2000	10/24/02 01:56 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	showtime_dup1	01/28/03 03:12 PM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	pancho1181	10/20/02 02:29 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	CJ 2000	10/20/02 04:08 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	CJ 2000	10/20/02 04:21 AM
Re: Which is the better route to take?	Alex T._dup1	10/19/02 02:41 AM

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