Thanks again for the feedback guys. I have heard great things about the Continental ContiExtremes and your feedback is very helpful. Sounds like a great tire! One thing though............has anyone run a 225/50/16 on the factory SVT 16" rims? Any rubbing anywhere? I wouldn't expect any issues, but never hurts to ask.

Thanks to CLASSVT for the Comp TA VR4 feedback, those sound good too. If I decide to go 215/50/16 I will definitely go with the VR4s. I like the way you said "I think you could get away with abusing some VR4's", just what I wanted to hear!

2000 Ford Contour SVT, black, bone stock. "The way I drive, I don't need mods!" :-)