Largest tires to be fitted on the LS 17" wheels

[turbo matt]

What is the largest tires you can fit on the 17" LS wheels. I have the stock tires on there now 235/50/17 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4. Thinking about going with a 245/50/17 for a little more agressive look. Curious if there is enough room on the inner fender or if there would have a rubbing problem on full turn in.

[Desert Stallion]

The tires you're lookin' at will be about 1/2" taller than stock, which may creat rubbing issues if the car is lowered any.

[turbo matt]

car is not lowered. I am not changing the height of tire it's still going to be a 50 series tire it's just going to be 10 mm wider (235 to a 245)

[pro-five-oh]

If I did the math right, that will make your tires about 5mm taller. Might mess up your speedo just a little bit.

Remember that 50 in "50 series" means it takes 50% of the tire width to calculate tire height. 245s will be a little taller.

[turbo matt]

Yea I guess your right, it's all aspect ratio so I guess it might be a little taller. I am not too concerned about the speedo being off, but my main concern would be rubbing or interference with the exhaust (back tires) or the suspension components

[pro-five-oh]

Considering how high all modern Fords sit these days, I seriously doubt that will be a problem smile.gif

[Desert Stallion]

quote:Originally posted by pro-five-oh:
Considering how high all modern Fords sit these days, I seriously doubt that will be a problem smile.gif

Hehe, just looked at a 500 the other night. I was thinkin' of adding 4x4 graphics to the hind quarters. :D

[pro-five-oh]

I was referring to ride height, not body height. ;) But everythings gotta be taller these days, for sure...

Its gonna be a sad day when the 500 chassis replaces the hunky, broad fendered LS in a few years.

[Desert Stallion]

quote:Originally posted by pro-five-oh:
I was referring to ride height, not body height.

So was I! :eek:

:D

[madspence2]

anyone know if a 235-55-17 will fit ok on a 2000 ls v8 sport package

[Desert Stallion]

Why would you want a taller tire? Remember that a taller tire will have a similar effect on performance as adding taller gears, like going from 3.27's to 3.08's. Not desireable from a performance standpoint.

So why go to a taller tire?

[Quik LS]

I run 245/45 ZR17 Bridgestone Potenza RE750, and my car is lowered about 2" - no problems.

This is a cool web-site for comparisions: http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

[madspence2]

I have found a good deal on Kumho tires, but can only find that size.

[Desert Stallion]

Kuhmo sells the Ecsta KH11 in the stock 235/50R17 size.

[eL eS]

I am on my second set of Kumho 245/45/17 and have enjoyed both sets all the way to the end of their demise.

[Desert Stallion]

Are you using the 711's, MX's, ASX's, or the Supra 712's in that tire size?

[ December 01, 2004: Message edited by: Desert Stallion ]