245/45/17's on 2003 LS?

[TrickVert]

I found a good deal on some tires 245/45/17. Will they fit? Any issues?

Thanks.

Andy

 

[LoSo]

Should be fine, that's what i'm running. Come to think of it, I need some new tires. Where is this deal?

 

[TrickVert]

Thanks for the reply.

They're used Pilots for sale on my local Mustang board.

Wondering about the 245 on a 7" rim, now, though. Might buldge and be "soft" in corners?

Andy

 

[LoSo]

Well the LS isn't the stiffest cornering car, but mine do not buldge at all. Sorry I don't have any pictures to show, if it wasn't dark i'd take a couple.

 

[King03LS8]

I run them now. A more pooular size than 235 for sure and a lot cheaper. You might as well just get some new ones. There are so many more to choose from at really good prices.

 

[Outkast]

245's no prob at all.

 

[TrickVert]

Thanks for the pics.

Pilots with about 10K on them for <$250 might be worth it.

Andy

 

[bradc2112]

No prob here! Check my profile. I'm running a set of ContiExtermeContacts, much better traction.

 

[LS4me]

The 245/45/17 is an optional, Lincoln approved size for the LS.

 

[TrickVert]

The 245/45/17 is an optional, Lincoln approved size for the LS.

Good to know. Thanks.

Andy

 

[Amish Electrician]

Hey would that same size fit on a 2001

 

[owlman]

sure! Same size all years

 

[fbird18]

I know the 245's will fit the stock 17" wheels, but can you squeeze a 255 wide tire on the stockers? I have the chrome 8 spoke wheels with the little square detail at the end of each spoke.

 

[Outkast]

I have plenty of clearance, only thing is they might start bulging around the rim.

 

[97stscaddy]

I know the 245's will fit the stock 17" wheels, but can you squeeze a 255 wide tire on the stockers? I have the chrome 8 spoke wheels with the little square detail at the end of each spoke.

Yup. I run 255/45s on mine and they fit great.

 

[Garbone]

I found a good deal on some tires 245/45/17. Will they fit? Any issues?

Thanks.

Andy

Thats what I have, with the Eibach lowering springs...no issues at all.