putting 2003 17 inch Town Car wheels on my 2002 Town Car lincoln can i make it work

[jjm]

what do i have to do to make 2003 Town Car wheels fit on my 2002 lincoln Town Car thanks john

 

[CuttingToolGuy]

I am pretty sure you will need spacers. The changes in suspension (wider) for 03'+ cars means their rims have a deeper back spacing than the earlier models to get the same track width.

I am not sure how much but, you could measure the back spacing of both rims and you will need the difference.

Note: Some people smarter than me argue that using spacers are dangerous because the rim is no longer centered on the hub and only centered by the lug nut & stud combination. Other people reply that spacers have been used for years with no ill effects.

 

[jjm]

I am pretty sure you will need spacers. The changes in suspension (wider) for 03'+ cars means their rims have a deeper back spacing than the earlier models to get the same track width.

I am not sure how much but, you could measure the back spacing of both rims and you will need the difference.

Note: Some people smarter than me argue that using spacers are dangerous because the rim is no longer centered on the hub and only centered by the lug nut & stud combination. Other people reply that spacers have been used for years with no ill effects.

 

[jjm]

thanks for the reply i called the person i bought the car from who has been a fan of town cars for years and told me not to use them they mess-up everything about the car thanks again jjm

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[Mubarakma]

You need to fabricate spacer about 2"to fit that wheels it's unsafe job BTW I did the same for my previous car "Executive 2000" and got trouble when I decide to remove that spacer