Picture Request: 17x5 LS Spare

[Thomas A]

Hey guys, how's it going? I was wondering if an LS owner could do me a big favor. I'm looking for a good picture of a 17x5 space saver spare that came as an option on the LS. In particular, a picture of the area where the lug nuts mount. I'm working on a project for my Mark VIII and Thunderbird SC. Too bad I don't work at the Lincoln dealership anymore Thanks!!!

Thomas

 

[mholhut]

Sounds like you might be running these up front on a drag car???

I don't think the LS came with a "donut" 17" spare... I've only seen them in full sized 17" sport styles, or the OEM 16" style... #2 and #3 in the image below... 17x7 is the full sized wheel BTW, so it's not a space-saver. If you're brakes will allow a 16" wheel, you might want to try the spares off a Taurus.

 

[HyeLifeLS]

Mine has the donut, but i am sorry I can't take a picture right now, my car is in a body shop, plus my subs are blockin the way. I think it is 18", no? Last time I checked that's what I saw I believe.

 

[SoonerLS]

I have the 17" "dount" spare. IIRC, it looks a lot like #4 in the diagram above, but my trunk is currently sealed by a mixture of ice and snow covered by more ice... It's not nearly a donut like those found in most cars, but it's not nearly as big as the regular wheels. (I think it weighs at least as much, though.)

 

[machlsowner]

It looks like #4 but it isn't light, I have had it out before...............

 

[Thomas A]

Thanks for the help guys. #4 doesn't look like I will be able to remachine the bolt pattern to a 5x4.5 I guess I won't know for sure unless I look at one first hand or see a good picture.

Yeah, I wanted to use them for the track with different tires, but more importantly I'd like to have a spare wheel in the trunk that will fit over my 13" brakes.

Thomas