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Tyres for a Focus with a soft ride

I will need to replace all 4 tyres on my 55 Ford Focus Ghia 2.0 soon.
At present it has Michelin Primacy on 16" wheels.
My wife has spinal problems so I'm looking for a tyre to give a softish ride. Price is not an issue if they have reasonable life.

Asked on 18 August 2012 by barshe

Answered by Honest John
Switch to 15" wheels with 195/65 R15 Michelin Energy Saver + tyres.

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