Didn't look to much in the field of engines they had; just saw those hulking Northstars with all that stupid plastic on the top.

They actually had all the 'tours in one little patch; they were near the Probes, but far away from the Tauruses.

I almost bought a full-size spare, but I didn't feel like waiting. Question: is there a certain minimum tire size that I need to go over my brakes? I just want a basic wheel and tire; one step up from those scary spares that came with our cars. When I initially asked the guy for a wheel & tire for a Contour, he said "14-inch?" I said "yeah," not really thinking about it. I ended up bailing, but would a 14 be O.K. to serve as an SVT spare?


Old car: '98 SVT T-Red K&N air filter; Ford Focus RS shift knob. Off to be auctioned off somewhere. New car: 2003 Honda Accord DX Sedan, 5-speed.