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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Cars / October 2006Will 14" tires fit on my 1999 Grand Marquis?
I've got 4 snow tires (185/70R14). I'm wondering... 1- If I can find wheels with a 5x100 pattern in that size 2- Will I have enough clearance for the brakes. (it's got 225/60R16 now) I know the car will be lowered a little, but I don't want to spend 600$ on new tires If I don't have to. But you're willing to spend how much on new wheels????? WAIT...... 185s on a GM????? Can I have some of what you're smoking???? > I've got 4 snow tires (185/70R14). I'm wondering... > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I know the car will be lowered a little, but I don't want to spend 600$ on > new tires If I don't have to. >I've got 4 snow tires (185/70R14). I'm wondering... > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >I know the car will be lowered a little, but I don't want to spend 600$ >on new tires If I don't have to. <snip> This one gets today's "DUH award." Where do you live...NE Penna? >> I've got 4 snow tires (185/70R14). I'm wondering... >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Where do you live...NE Penna? Geez guys, I was just asking a question. Not all of us are mechanics you know. As I said, I know the car would've been lowered. Nevermind... I don't think the 14 inch rims will fit over the rotors, seeing as the rotors are 13 inch, and then you have the calipers over them. if I remember correctly, the smallest you can use is a 15 inch rim >>> I've got 4 snow tires (185/70R14). I'm wondering... >>> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Nevermind... >I don't think the 14 inch rims will fit over the rotors, seeing as the >rotors are 13 inch, and then you have the calipers over them. if I remember >correctly, the smallest you can use is a 15 inch rim <snip> Not only that, the cost of the rims would obviate any savings by using these garage sale tires. Buy proper tires, be done with it. Oh, he left? Figures. >> I don't think the 14 inch rims will fit over the rotors, seeing as the >> rotors are 13 inch, and then you have the calipers over them. if I remember >> correctly, the smallest you can use is a 15 inch rim <snip> > > Not only that, the cost of the rims would obviate any savings by using > these garage sale tires. First of all, I already have those tires from a previous car (meaning all that would be missing would be the rims) > Buy proper tires, be done with it. Oh, he left? Figures. Leave what? it's not as if a newsgroup was a chatroom you know... > I've got 4 snow tires (185/70R14). I'm wondering... > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I know the car will be lowered a little, but I don't want to spend 600$ > on new tires If I don't have to. Besides the lowering, the lack of brake clearance, the speedo error, and looking like one of those morons with tiny gold-spoked wheelZ, have you considered the load rating of the tires? The last time I checked, the Grand Marquis was still "full size", a little over 3900lbs. You think some dinky little probably-10-year-old snow tires can take the weight? >> I've got 4 snow tires (185/70R14). I'm wondering... >> [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > the Grand Marquis was still "full size", a little over 3900lbs. You think > some dinky little probably-10-year-old snow tires can take the weight? If they are 10 years old, the rubber is breaking down. Aren't most 14" rims 4-bolt rims? Save yourself a lot of headaches. Get hte right snow-tires. jeff > Aren't most 14" rims 4-bolt rims? > > Save yourself a lot of headaches. Get hte right snow-tires. > > jeff The ones from my Cavalier are 5 bolts. 14 inch wheels 185/70R14 Pretty standard wheels. Most GM, some Toyotas, some Volks,etc... I have to agree, he should get the right tires. >> Aren't most 14" rims 4-bolt rims? >> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > I have to agree, he should get the right tires. He has to get the right tires and rims. The 14" rims are not gonna fit over the Grand Marquis rotors and caliper. He needs to go to a tire sales garage and have a mechanic pick out the right tires and rims. Other than that, he needs to RTFM for his Grand Marquis for the correct tire specs. It's common sense to consult your owners manual first before seeing a mechanic or the dealer. |
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