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These are the only options I'm looking at as I'm not going to get new rim's (17") anymore. Any help is certainly appreciated. If you'd like to write more than just making a vote, that's certainly welcom 
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"Because this post has a poll in it, you may delete it but not edit it."
Anyways, for that matter, 225's will fit no problem, right?
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I would advice 215/55/16's. And it depends, on your suspension in regards to the "will cause no problems" question.
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As of right now the suspension remains stock SVT. I don't see myself altering the suspension, at least not any time soon.
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I personally have not seen 225's on any Contour or Mystique, but some peeps here on this board claim no problem with them. It just seems to me they are a little too wide and the center of the tire may stick out a little enough to cause the center to wear down alot faster than the edges. And I dunno, but if I spend $100+ per tire on a set, then last thing I want is a tire that will only last me 15-20K miles!
Again, I would recommend 215/55/16. Best fit and ride comfort.
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Pancho, quit with the recomendations on sizes that will throw everyone's speedometer and odo off. For some people, 215/55R16 would lose way too much steering response. Finding the right tire is a wiser decision than changing the size to compensate for a harsh ride.
225/50R16 is my recomendation. 205/55 and 225/50 have almost the exact same diameter. Most people that rub using 225/50 on E1 rims rub on the inner plastic fender lining, not the strut. 205/55 would do the same then. I have seen, ridden, driven in 225/50R16 Kumho 712 on a 2000 SVT. Under moderate cornering, the left rear tire would rub the fender. So, he just mananged to pull it back a little with some zip ties. 225/50 should provide batter handling and performance vs. 205/55.
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Is rubbing common with 225's?
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Rubbing with the 225/50s seems to vary car-to-car. I have 225/50/16s and have since lowered the car with the Roush springs, and I still have no rubbing. You best bet would be to see if a tire company will test fit the 225s for you. I went to America's Tire Company and they were more than happy to test fit a tire.
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Originally posted by APT CSVT:
Pancho, quit with the recomendations on sizes that will throw everyone's speedometer and odo off. For some people, 215/55R16 would lose way too much steering response. Finding the right tire is a wiser decision than changing the size to compensate for a harsh ride.
225/50R16 is my recomendation. 205/55 and 225/50 have almost the exact same diameter. Most people that rub using 225/50 on E1 rims rub on the inner plastic fender lining, not the strut. 205/55 would do the same then. I have seen, ridden, driven in 225/50R16 Kumho 712 on a 2000 SVT. Under moderate cornering, the left rear tire would rub the fender. So, he just mananged to pull it back a little with some zip ties. 225/50 should provide batter handling and performance vs. 205/55.
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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Pancho, What do you think about Bridgestone S03 in a 215/55-16? I think the S03 on a 225/50-16 will rub in my 98 with E0 rims.
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