Question about Wheels/Tires

[Oh.My.Adore.Delano]

I'm new to owning a 2015 SHO all stock. I would like to change out the 20" SHO wheels for Police wheels and tires as I just like the look more than the ones I have.

My question is what type of tires should I get with the Police wheels? I know the wheels are 18" if I'm not mistaken, but I'm lost on the type and size of tire I should get to accompany them. I was also told I could lose out on performance by switching my wheels and tires.

So basically, I'm lost on how to best go through this process, haha! I really would appreciate any and all help!

 

[SHOdded]

Welcome to SHOforum, and congrats on the new ride. Yes, there will be some difference in street performance with smaller wheels, the tradeoff is in a better/softer ride and better MPG, not to mention cheaper tires With careful tire selection, you won't give up much to the larger wheels.

To see what wheel/tire sizes come stock or would fit, TireRack.com is a great resource:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Selec...utoModel=Taurus&autoYear=2015&autoModClar=SHO

Original Equipment Sizes for:
2015 Ford Taurus SHO
Important Note About O.E. Tire Sizes

• Original Equipment Wheel Diameter: 20"
  245/45-20

Need help choosing the correct size?
Select an Optional Size(s)
The optional sizes listed below are found to fit most vehicles
when using proper wheels.
Optional Wheel Diameter: 18"
245/55-18
Optional Wheel Diameter: 19"
255/45-19
Optional Wheel Diameter: 22"
265/30-22

One possibility for 18 inch tires

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• Size: 255/55ZR18 109W XL
• Sidewall Style: Blackwall
• UTQG: 560 A A

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• $200.55
• Availability: In Stock
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Set of 4: $802.20

 

[brucelinc]

I have 245/55-18 Goodyear Comfortred Touring tires on my MKS. Not sure what you are looking for but they are extremely quiet and ride very nicely. They are not a high performance tire, though, if maximum handling ability is your goal.

 

[Oh.My.Adore.Delano]

I appreciate the responses so far, seriously; thanks! After reading what I posted, I believe I was off on what I meant. My apologies for that.

What I meant is that my original wheels are 20" and have the tires (obviously, haha!) I want to switch to the Police wheels, which are 18x8. My question should be: What tires do I need with that size wheel? Also, will I need to change out anything since I'm switching to a smaller wheel?

These questions might be silly, but I'm still learning about this and wouldn't want to make a mistake upon putting money into this.

Here are the wheels I want to switch over to permanently: Ford Taurus Police wheels. So I will be going with all season tires. Just unsure of really anything with what brand, tread, etc. of tire to go with.

Again, thank you for all the help. I appreciate all of this!