Dsmondeo Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Might seem a daft question to some but am looking to replace all 4 tyres on my mk3 Mondeo edge. The handbook and all websites state 205/55/16 as being the correct size. Now checking the car it has 215/55/16 fitted at present. Want to fit the correct size can anybody advise the correct size and also if 205 s would fit on the same rims. Tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 basically, the width can be tolerant to a few mm's. so for example, the car may be 205/55/r16, but you can still put a 215 or at a push 225 on there, though I would not recommend the latter. They will fit, and they will seal the same, they will also give you a little more grip, as that is only the width of the tyre. If however, you use too large a tyre (say anything beyond 225) you then destabilise the tyre and are more prone to blowouts. I have seen a few cars do this recently, as they thought it would be better for handling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randoms Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I'd go back to 205 tyres, I replaced all my 215/55/16's on my focus back in September & remember there was a fair difference in price (more expensive) compared to 205/55/16. Also found that more options in brand with 205 opposed to 215. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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