A 245 is not needed for any non FI'd contour. Buckshot runs 245 on his, though he has like 500hp or something, so he sorta needs the tires to be as wide as possible. A tire that wide will lower your gas mileage and WILL rub.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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