Tires: Tires for grand am se, tire failures, tragic results

Question
I bought 4 new tires size 205/55/r16 for my grand am se, it calls for 225/50/r16, will these work for me,Thanks, Frank

Answer
Frank,

No, these are smaller both in diameter and in load carrying capacity.  I'd suggest getting tires of the proper size.

However, if you are stuck with those - You'll want to use 4 psi more than what the vehicle placard says.  I think the placard will say 30 psi.  this is something you'll have to be diligent about since overloaded tire failures can have tragic results.