Hi all,
I was looking at the Tire Rack website at spec sizes for Fusion ZRi tires and the spec size for the 225/50-16 tire is identicle in diameter and tread width to the stock Brigestone 205/55-16 tire.

I've seen a lot of posts saying to get the 245/45-16s for the rear, but not much on front tire recomendations, would putting the 225/50-16 ZRi's on the front cause any ill handling side effects?

 

You will probably benefit from the 225 up front, not suffer.

I have the 205 up front right now, and when they are done I will be going to a 225/50. I have the 245/45 in the rear. Love the extra width....