235/55R17 tires on 2005 Town Car Signature Limited?

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The dealership said to stick with the 225/60R17 tires the car's "supposed" to have. The overall diameter is very nearly the same. But the dealership said: * The whole 10mm of extra width would cause the tires to hit the suspension on wide turns. * They also said "If the car has traction control it may have false abs and traction control activation. I would not recommend putting those larger tires on the car" ... are these concerns real or ultracautionary BS? I want the Goodyear Assurance TripleTred but it's not made in P225/60R17. Will need it in the S. Florida rain later this year. Michelin HydroEdge could be a good choice but it's a little more money and has only a 1-ply sidewall. Not good since I'm rough on tires (I can get REALLY close the the curb when I park). Using 1-year-old General Altimax RT now. Not bad at all. Will consider keeping those if the TripleTreds are a bad idea. Thanks.

Scott Dorsey · Accepted Answer

I have overall found the HydroEdge to be a better tire in wet than the Triple Tread, and it's more stable on grooved pavement. Overall I would highly recommend it. And stay away from the curb.

--scott

The Derfer · Answer

What car did you have each on?

fred · Answer

The Derfer  wrote in news:      I suppose they'd ban snow tires too then. They're wider than normal tires.

sdlomi2 · Answer

Check national i'net sites--for sizes AND optional sizes to see their recommendations. I'd expect about any mfg. using factory 225's should run a tire just 0.39 inches wider ok! But, I've been wrong before. HTH, s

N8N · Answer

Real snow tires are *narrower* than normal tires.  If you live in a heavy snow area, it's advisable to "downsize" your tires for better bite (e.g. on a car that runs 215/60 summer tires I have 195/65 snow tires) nate

Scott Dorsey · Answer

I did the A/B comparison on an older BMW 535i. Have also used the HydroEdge on a BMW 2002, an old Chrysler Laser, and a Subaru Impreza and been happy with them on all. Never on anything the size of a Town Car, it's true.

I liked the old Goodyear Aquatreads a whole lot in spite of them being very squirrely on grooved pavement. I felt the Triple Tread was a big step down when the Aquatread was discontinued.

--scott

The Derfer · Answer

Aren't the treads nearly the same for tripletred and the old aquatreads?

Scott Dorsey · Answer

That's what the man at Goodyear says.  But they sure don't handle the same way. --scott

fred · Answer

N8N  wrote in news:      Are you talking about snow tires or those wimpy all season radials? Only the former are snow tires.

235/55R17 tires on 2005 Town Car Signature Limited?

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