1998 FORD CONTOUR tire size

Maintenance and care
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Failure to follow these
precautions may adversely
affect the handling of the vehicle
and make it easier to lose control
and roll over.
Replacing tires
Replace tires when the wear band
is visible through the tire treads.
When replacing full size
tires, never mix radial, bias-
belted, or bias-type tires. Use only
the tire sizes that are listed on the
tire pressure decal. Make sure that
all tires are the same size, speed
rating, and load-carrying capacity.
Use only the tire combinations
recommended on the decal. If you
do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive
properly and safely.
Do not replace your tires
with “high performance”
tires or larger size tires.
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Maintenance and care
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Dispose of worn tires in
accordance with local
environmental regulations.
Refer to the Safety Compliance
Certification label to determine the
specific size tire and wheel Ford
Motor Company recommends for
use on this vehicle.
When purchasing replacement tires
for your vehicle, consult your
dealer or a qualified service
technician to ensure that the
correct tire type is used.
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Maintenance and care
158The tires on your vehicle have all-
weather treads to provide traction
in rain and snow. However, in some
climates, using snow tires and
chains may be necessary. Ford
offers snow chains as a Ford
approved accessory and
recommends use of these or their
equivalents on approved tires. See
your dealer or a qualified service
technician for more information on
tire chains for your vehicle. Follow
these guidelines when using snow
tires and chains:
•Install chains securely, verifying
that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Install the chains on the front
tires only.
•Do not use tire chains on 205/60
tires and 205/55R16 Z rated tires.
Steering, suspension and body
components may be damaged by
use of chains.
Snow tires must be the same
size and grade as the tires
you currently have on your
vehicle.
Using snow tires and chains
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D
A
E
B C
Capacities and specifications
Dimensionsmm (inches)
4556 (179.4)
1751 (68.9)
1380 - 1427 (54.3 - 56.2)
2704 (106.5)
1499 - 1518* (59.0 - 59.8)
1483 - 1502*(58.4 - 59.1) A = Maximum length
B=Overall width (without mirrors)
C=Overall height (curb weight)
D=Wheelbase
E=Track
Front
Rear
* Dependent on tire size
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Filling station information
UNLEADEDFUELONLY
Octane 87
61.5 litres (16.3 gallons)
Use Motorcraft 5W-30 Formula E
Fuel Economy Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Refer to Safety Compliance
Certification label on driver’s door
pillar
Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Left rear of vehicle FuelFuel tank capacity
Engine oil
Tire size and pressure
Hood release location
Fuel filler location
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