yozza64 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hi guys ive recently changed my prefacelift 2.0 Zetec Mondeo to a 2004 54 reg 1.8 Facelift Mondeo. Ive got a query about the tyres that came with the car. I know the standard size tyres that should be fitted to my car are 205/55/16, but its got 205/50/16 fitted. The spare is the standard/correct size. Would I be ok stiill running on these tyres, and just as an emergency/get me home if needed use the spare or would I need to change the spare to the same size as the others. The other thing I noticed and this might sound daft, is that there is a larger gap on the front between the top of the tyre and the wheel arch. I assuming its because its a smaller engine ie 1.8, and not the 2.0 engine, and the profile of the tyres. Your Advice would be most gratefull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hi Alan, As an emergency (and by emergency, I mean short distance driving) I would say it should be fine. Just bear in mind that if you drive past 1 motorway junction on a spare wheel that is not exactly the same size as the other three (aka spacesaver! or perhaps this one) you are elligible for a ticking off from the traffic officer who may be following you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yozza64 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Well from what ive been told elsewhere is ive got no choice but to change all 4 tyres for the correct size, as my speedo and fuel consumption will be well out. Just what I did'nt need to hear when im totally skint and in the process of moving house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Your speedo may be calibrated for cheaper than a replacement jobby. have a word with some indies, someone should know somewhere you can get it done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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