[bigLINCOLN77]

Are these the right size tires for my 17x9
(665 Limited rims)

Federal TTIC 215/45R17

what series tires are these? and does anyone know where I can get another one for a decent price, thanks

The tires sidewall looks pretty small, the rims and tires are on a 96 Linc town car, Do I need bigger tires?

I recently had one of these tires blow out

heres a link to the rim if that helps

http://www.thedealonwheels.com/php/showwhe...d&brandsearch=1

 

[BOUNCIN89MERC2LOW97LHS]

Not familiar with the quality of Federals but a 215/45 probably DOES NOT have the proper load rating for a heavy ass town car. Could be why the tire ruptured. I personally roll Sumitomo 245/40's which are right at the limit as far as load rating goes for my LHS and all of the shit I have in it. So you might want to check load ratings before you get your next set.

 

[bigLINCOLN77]

where can I find out if these rims are right for my car

 

[BOUNCIN89MERC2LOW97LHS]

Originally posted by bigLINCOLN77@Oct 16 2003, 01:08 PM
where can I find out if these rims are right for my car

The wheels shouldn't be the problem. Sounds like your tires don't have the proper load rating.

 

[bigLINCOLN77]

what is the proper load rating for a 1996 lincoln towncar

 

[BOUNCIN89MERC2LOW97LHS]

Originally posted by bigLINCOLN77@Oct 17 2003, 12:56 AM
what is the proper load rating for a 1996 lincoln towncar

Does no one do a little research anymore? Try opening the owner's manual.

The Signature Series of the '96 Towncar curb weight is 4,031 pounds.

 

[bigLINCOLN77]

whats that have to do with anything, thats why I asked anyone on here if they would know, I figured ya would but I guess nobody nows anyting about this.

I know how much my car weighs



Last edited by bigLINCOLN77 at Oct 17 2003, 08:25 PM

 

[BOUNCIN89MERC2LOW97LHS]

Well if you know how much your car weighs, and you know how many tires you have on it. The rest is a simple word problem...

If Johnny has a 2-ton Towncar, and Jane has 4 K/O's to sit it on. How much weight does each wheel have to support?