![]() The key difference between them and the newest Contours is that the new cars seem to be designed and assembled with more attention to detail. That’s too bad, because the first Contours were decent, despite their shortcomings. And when they walk away, it’s hard to get them to come back. They walk away when you mess with them on something as important to their daily lives as a car. Both cars, as currently constituted, easily compete against the Acura Integra, Mazda 626, Nissan Altima, Mitsubishi Galant and Dodge Stratus, the Contour’s main rivals in the compact sedan category.īut getting consumers to believe that the Contour now is up to snuff is going to take some work. Had Ford done things right the first time, the company wouldn’t be struggling today to boost the sagging sales of the Contour and its mechanical twin, the Mercury Mystique. The upshot is that the tested 1999 Ford Contour SE is the Contour that Ford should have made in the beginning. That should be a cause for celebration instead of an occasion for corporate euphemisms. ![]() But it is also true that most of those “improvements” came in direct response to customer complaints. There were seat readjustments to create more legroom, suspension rearrangements to provide better ride and handling, exterior tweaks to mute its jelly-bean look, and changes to help the instrument panel make more sense.įord prefers to call those fixes “improvements,” things done in the normal course of product development. That is, the car has been in a constant state of correction. Studded tires, where legally allowed, follow the same recommendations above.The Ford Contour has been a work in progress since its introduction in 1995.Winter tires operated in summer conditions may wear rapidly.Vehicles should never exceed the “top speed” of the lowest speed-rated tire on the vehicle. It is generally acceptable to apply winter tires with a lower speed rating than the Original Equipment/All Season tires for use in winter conditions however, speed should be reduced accordingly. All winter tires applied should be the same speed rating.If winter tires are applied to the rear axle of any vehicle, it is recommended (but not required) that they be installed on the front axle.Do not apply winter tires to only the front axle - this applies to all passenger cars, SUVs and light trucks, including front wheel drive, 4X4 and all-wheel drive vehicles. If winter tires are applied to the front axle of any vehicle, they must also be installed on the rear.Winter tires are best applied to all wheel positions.Some vehicles have specific recommendations regarding winter tires and their usage always check and follow the vehicle tire placard and/or the vehicle owner’s manual. For this reason, winter tires are best applied to all wheel positions. In winter driving conditions, vehicle control - and safe operation - under braking and cornering is especially dependent upon the rear tires. It is important to drive with care, not only on snow and ice, but on dry and wet roads as well. The use of winter tires while improving traction performance in snow and ice - requires special care with regard to acceleration, braking, cornering and speed. NOTE: Winter driving presents special challenges for vehicle mobility. If you have any questions regarding the correct product for your vehicle, please contact a Customer Service Advisor at your local store who will assist you in selecting the correct size. Some variables, including vehicle modifications, “Plus Size” fitments or search menu selection errors, may result in incorrect data. NOTE: We make every effort to ensure that the following search results are up-to-date and accurately presented. Replacement of tires with a speed rating less than the original equipment tires may reduce performance and handling. Please verify the size listed matches the tire size listed on your vehicle (usually found in the door jamb) or in the Owner’s Manual. Variations based on options or changes by the manufacturer may change the original equipment size on your vehicle. Original equipment sizes are based on the best information currently available to us. rim width options or if the vehicle is currently equipped with non-original equipment rims. NOTE: Verification of the vehicle’s rim size must be completed if the vehicle model is available in one or more
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