Tires: tire size, odometer readings, tire failure

Question
Hi David,
I have 4 set of snow tire size 205/50/R16 would like to know if it is ok to use on my Suzuki sx4 the tires on the car is 205/60/R16

Answer
Dear Reza,
Thank you for using AllExperts.
The 205/50R16 are too small (overall diameter) compared to the 205/60R16 tires to consider for use as snow tire replacements.  This diameter difference will adversely affect your speedometer and odometer readings.  They also may not offer enough load capacity and therefore present a safety issue to you (tire failure).  
DT