Hello i have a Ford 97 Mercury Tracer, I was just recently offered two different sets of snow tires. However the numbers dont match up. The current tire sizes on the car are 185/65R14. The first set of tires are Blizzaks and they are 205/70R14, and the others are just regular studded tires that are 185/60R14. Would i be able to use either of these sets or do i need to buy a new set with the exact same sizes? thank you.

Yes, you should have the exact same size for things to work correctly. The 185/60/14 are the only ones close but they are not as tall and your speedo and fuel mileage will be off considerably.




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I strongly suggest using matching sizes that car suggests! Snows on the front if really needed can alter steering adversely on dry roads too especially with FWD cars.

Not sure how much you need these vs all season tires but if just now and then check out tire chains and gadgets not that only take a minute to put on.

Unequal tire sizes could confuse the ABS the car should have,

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Tom Greenleaf - MetroWest, Boston