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Auto Parts/wheel swap

Expert: Mike Evans - 1/30/2010

Question
I have a 1997 Ford Taurus,tire size 205x65x15 I want to put on a set of 2005 Mustang wheels size 225x65x16. What if anything will I need to change?

Answer
You can't put wheels from a rear-wheel drive car on a front-wheel drive car. Yeah, I've seen it done, even seen them on the street. It is extremely unsafe, and downright stupid. The alignment will be completely thrown out of whack, the anti-lock won't work right, and the tires will wear out very quickly. I don't know who suggested this, but please don't do it.

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