17" wheels on a 16" LS

[VIIISecondRide]

Hi! I have a 2000 LS with factory 16 inch wheels. I can possibly get a set of factory 17 inch wheels off a 2002 LS. Will this work? Will my speedo be correct? Did the LS come with factory wheel locking lug nuts, or were they added aftermarket? I notice my 2000 16" wheels have lug nuts with washers and the 2002 17" look to have conical type lugs with locks on them.
Thanks!

 

[1LoudLS]

I can possibly get a set of factory 17 inch wheels off a 2002 LS. Will this work?

yes, any wheels that fits one LS with fit every LS the same way

Will my speedo be correct?

as long as the tire is the correct size AKA: the bigger the wheel, the lower profile the tire must be

Did the LS come with factory wheel locking lug nuts, or were they added aftermarket?

no, yes they were

I notice my 2000 16" wheels have lug nuts with washers and the 2002 17" look to have conical type lugs with locks on them.

that 02 has the wrong kind of lug nuts (unless it is not a OEM wheel and the wheel needs conical lugs)

 

[LS4me]

I was going to say "yes", but this has been addressed soooooooooooooo many times a simple search would have yielded the correct answer.

 

[VIIISecondRide]

Thank you. I did search it but came up with nothing. I figured the 02 had the wrong lugs forced on- probably ruined a good set of wheels. Think I'll stay away from them lol besides the fact the 17" tires are about 30.00 a tire more. I just wanted the "cool" wider tires, but mine work just fine I have one Mark VIII wheel for a spare, I really like it I may just go to the junk yard and pick up three more- or maybe I will just enjoy the view from the drivers seat, chill, and leave her alone
Thanks again.

 

[1LoudLS]

isnt the mark wheel way off in offset?

I though I remembered them sticking out way to far when I tried swapping my mark's and 1st gen's wheels.

 

[FDR]

From this Mk8 thread: http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/fo...VIII-s&p=2037282299&viewfull=1#post2037282299

-Factory Lincoln Mark VIII (Octi-star)
-7.5", 108x5 (5x4.25), 16", 39mm
-Kumho Ecsta Supra
-255/50/ZR16
-No Modifications

That would move the Mk8 wheel 21mm (almost an inch) further out than the LS' stock 7.5"+60