Compare 1997 Ford Contour Tires

Ford Contour Tires Are Around the Corner

When it's time to buy new tires for your vehicle, turn to the skilled technicians at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. Browse tires online and schedule an installation appointment today!

1997 Ford Contour Tires Sizes, Speed Ratings, and Inflation

Not sure about your Ford Contour tire size? Use the following chart to find information on tire size, speed rating, and inflation.

Trim Level Tire Size Speed Rating Inflation in PSI F/R
1997 Ford Contour Base P185/70R14 S 34 PSI/34 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1997 Ford Contour Sport* P205/60R15 S 34 PSI/34 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1997 Ford Contour Sport* P185/70R14 S 34 PSI/34 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1997 Ford Contour LX* P205/60R15 S 34 PSI/34 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1997 Ford Contour LX* P185/70R14 S 34 PSI/34 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1997 Ford Contour GL* P205/60R15 S 34 PSI/34 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1997 Ford Contour GL* P185/70R14 S 34 PSI/34 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1997 Ford Contour SE P205/60R15 S 31 PSI/34 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE

1997 Ford Contour Base

- Size: Shop P185/70R14

- Speed Rating: S

- Inflation F/R: 34 PSI/34 PSI

1997 Ford Contour Sport*

- Size: Shop P205/60R15

- Speed Rating: S

- Inflation F/R: 34 PSI/34 PSI

1997 Ford Contour Sport*

- Size: Shop P185/70R14

- Speed Rating: S

- Inflation F/R: 34 PSI/34 PSI

1997 Ford Contour LX*

- Size: Shop P205/60R15

- Speed Rating: S

- Inflation F/R: 34 PSI/34 PSI

1997 Ford Contour LX*

- Size: Shop P185/70R14

- Speed Rating: S

- Inflation F/R: 34 PSI/34 PSI

1997 Ford Contour GL*

- Size: Shop P205/60R15

- Speed Rating: S

- Inflation F/R: 34 PSI/34 PSI

1997 Ford Contour GL*

- Size: Shop P185/70R14

- Speed Rating: S

- Inflation F/R: 34 PSI/34 PSI

1997 Ford Contour SE

- Size: Shop P205/60R15

- Speed Rating: S

- Inflation F/R: 31 PSI/34 PSI

* Note: these models have different tire sizes depending on vehicle options.

Recommended Tires for Your 1997 Ford Contour

What tires are best for a 1997 Ford Contour? The following tire brands and types are a great fit for your Ford Contour.

SUREDRIVE ALL-Season
ALL-Season

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Passenger Tires
SUREDRIVE Touring A/S
Touring A/S

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Passenger Tires
Toyo Extensa A/S II
Extensa A/S II

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Passenger Tires

Get the Right Tires for 1997 Ford Contour

Finding the right tires can be quick and easy, especially when you have all the information you need to make a good decision. That's why you should head our way when it's time to put new tires on your  1997 Ford Contour. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for  Ford Contour tires for winter, spring, summer, and fall. Whether you want tire that's made to improve fuel economy, take tight corners, or handle off-road terrain, you'll find good tires that match your budget.

View the tires Ford recommends for 1997 Contours, plus useful info about Ford Contour tire size, tire inflation, and speed rating. Your vehicle can't drive correctly without the correct tires. As one of our tire technicians, Brianna, explains, "You want to find the correct size for your tire. It matters in alignments and keeping your vehicle driving the way it’s supposed to.”

Beyond the correct tire size, you also want to consider a handful of other factors when buying new Ford Contour tires like how and where you drive, and how much you want to spend. If you live in south Texas, you probably won't need studded snow tires anytime soon. Somewhere like Colorado or even Kansas is a different story. You may want to invest in a set of Ford Contour snow tires for one part of the year, and all-season tires for the rest of the year.

Think about where you live (countryside vs. city vs. mountains) and the kind of unexpected weather you're likely to experience when evaluating your driving conditions. It's not uncommon for drivers in states that experience all four seasons to buy more than one set of tires. one for winter and one for summer. It's one of the best ways to maximize their Ford Contour's safety and performance from January to December. Other drivers prefer the convenience of all-season tires. They make one trip to the tire shop and they're pretty much ready for rain, light snow, or sun!

Driving style is next on the list to think about when buying tires. Do you enjoy challenging the limits of your Ford Contour? Hitting the road less traveled? If you're a diehard off-roader, you have very different tire needs than a highway commuter who doesn't leave the paved path. You'll want a tire that can handle dirt, gravel, stone, sand, and more. You might want to look at bigger tires with stiffer sidewalls and wider tread patterns to help protect against punctures and maintain balance in irregular road conditions. But if you're comfortable in the city and suburbs, a Ford Contour tire that offers low rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency might be exactly what you want. Browse Ford Contour tires online or come to your nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care for help selecting the tire that's right for you. You can buy 1997 Ford Contour tires online now!

Ford Contour Tire Brands

You have so many options when it comes to tire brands that work for Ford Contours. Two of them are Firestone and Bridgestone. Ford Contour Firestone tires are tires you can count on. Harvey Firestone started the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in 1900 in Akron, OH. He was a passionate inventor from the beginning. Firestone recognized the overwhelming potential for automobile tires, so he started making and testing truck, passenger, and farm tires. The company can be credited for introducing the first all-rubber, non-skid tire in 1908! Thanks to Harvey Firestone, Firestone Tires has been committed to staying ahead of the curve since day one. Firestone is now one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world with 8,000 different tires for a variety of vehicles — including the 1997 Ford Contour.

Bridgestone is another top choice for Ford Contour tires. In 1931, Shojiro Ishibashi founded The Bridgestone Tire Company Ltd. in Japan. In 1990, the company merged with The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. Bridgestone Tires now has more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees throughout the Americas! It remains a global leader in tire technology and rubber products, providing exceptional service, tires, and more to drivers around the world. As Shojiro Ishibashi said, Bridgestone is dedicated worldwide to "serve society with superior quality." That means you can buy superior quality Bridgestone tires for a 1997 Ford Contour and drive with peace of mind!

Installing Ford Contour Tires

Firestone Complete Auto Care installs more tires on more cars than most other companies. We're your tire shop and a complete service center for tire installation, maintenance, repair, rotation, and alignment! We make it easy to buy new 1997 Ford Contour tires online and book an installation appointment at the same time. Many stores are open on Saturday and Sunday for your convenience.

1997 Ford Contour Tire Q&A

Inspecting and caring for your tires is one of the best ways to help them last. Get answers to common Ford Contour tire questions and learn how to care for new tires.

  • Why check Ford tire inflation? Even a tiny decrease in tire pressure could impact your safety and fuel economy. Maintaining proper tire pressure can help increase fuel economy, improve braking time, and boost tire lifespan.
  • What do the numbers on my Ford Contour tires mean? The numbers on your tire sidewall give you information about tire speed rating, traction, treadwear, tire size, and load carrying capacity. Chat with a tire technician to learn how to read the numbers on your Ford tires!
  • How do I check the tread depth on my Ford tires? Stay on top of your tire tread depth to help avoid a dangerous drive. You can check tread depth with a penny. Hold the penny so that Abraham Lincoln is facing you, then place your penny into a tread groove upside down. If you can see the top of Abe’s head, your tread is shallow and it might be time for new Ford Contour tires.