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Ford S-max - Winter tyres for s-max - Rob wylie
I have just switched from a 09 mondeo to an 11 S-max. I wondered whether the 215/55-16 winter tyres I have on steels would fit my S-max? It's currently on 225/50-17. I know there may be a small error in the speedo reading, but other that that would it be ok?
Thanks
Ford S-max - Winter tyres for s-max - RobJP

It's a 2.5% difference in speedo.

The only other thing to look out for is any change in offset - the Mondeo wheels might have a different offset to the winter steels. It basically affects how the wheels 'hang' off the suspension, and can introduce too much camber, depending on numbers.

Ford S-max - Winter tyres for s-max - Rob wylie
Thanks - how do I find out about the offset?
Ford S-max - Winter tyres for s-max - gordonbennet

You could try here www.willtheyfit.com/#isPage=1

You should find the dimensions of wheels including offset stamped on the inside of the wheel, PCD and bore have to be the same (you can alter bore smaller with spigot adapters if necessary but PCD is either right or wrong) of course you still have to offer a wheel up on the car to make sure its going to clear brakes and suspension etc and don't forget to put the car at full steering lock too.