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#21 of 15392 New Tires for my LS with Sports Package by eliscom Jan 16, 2001 (1:11 pm)
I am having to replace my tires on my LS with sports package. Does anyone have a suggestion on what brand to purchase? Help would be appreciated.
#22 of 15392 New Tires for my LS with Sports Package by joe166 Jan 16, 2001 (1:32 pm)
You don't have a lot of choices if you want a reasonably accurate speedometer. If you look in the door jamb and see the two sizes of tires which are "standard" for the LS Sport with the 17 inch wheels and then run those sizes through the computer at Tire Rack or any other tire web site you will be (un)pleasantly surprised at the limited tires available. You can also do the math at these sites and look for tires that approximate within + or - 3% the diameter of the original tires. The ones that I have seen available which appeal to me are Michelin Pilot, but frankly, my research was done some time ago in the expectation that I would hate the Firestones and that I could justify the early switching. I don't hate them. I don't love them either, but I can't really justify switching them just for the heck of it. I now have 15,000+ miles on mine with no complaints and no evidence that they will be crapping out on me anytime soon. When they do wear out, I will probably just take the path of least resistance and search the web for the right combination of an aggresive tread design, long mileage, reasonably quiet ride, price, and availability. I will lean toward Michelin because I have had good luck with them, and the last time I looked the Pilots were cheaper than the Pirelli's which are the right size. Not to mention the various complaints about tread life (which may have more to do with the types of guys who buy this type of tire and how they drive than the compound). Do the research, it is kind of fun. Good luck. Don't rule out replacing the Firestones, they are really a good value and, although I have heard SOME complaints, most people seem satisfied with them.
#23 of 15392 Aftermarket LS by stanny1 Jan 16, 2001 (2:08 pm)
I agree with Ronniepooh.Why would anyone pay thousands for appearance "upgrades" that don't make the car faster,corner better,or reduce weight. That gingerbread stuff costs money,adds weight,and is hell to maintain. If you have that money to throw away for looks,try Laser eye surgery,teeth straightening,hair transplants,a nose job and an eye lid lift. Lightweight alloy wheels and a low restriction exhaust system are the real priorities for LS performance.
#24 of 15392 Joe166 - Tires by stanny1 Jan 16, 2001 (2:11 pm)
I talked to Jonathan Crocker at the Champions Bar the night before LS Mania.He was not enthusiastic about the Pilots.You should E-mail him - possibly the Pilots and other tires were evaluated before the Firehawks were chosen.Anyone know Jon's E-mail?
#25 of 15392 Gschwartz - Ratios Revisited by stanny1 Jan 16, 2001 (2:22 pm)
Actually,I don't like either set of ratios.They are the same in first gear torque multiplication and fifth gear engine revs.You might not know which set you had in a car if someone didn't tell you. The first set is the LS V-6 Auto,the second set is similar to the LS Manual except for the cruiser rear ratio.Neither make me happy. I'll take the first set just because it's reality.It exists and works.It needs a taller fifth gear just like the second gear set.A six speed is the real answer for both. What modern car runs a 2.69 rear? Sounds like high speed racing ala Nascar.Change it to a 3.07 like in the Manual LS and we got 3000 rpm at 75mph.Just a little unnecessary.
#26 of 15392 stanny1 & ratios by ezaircon4jc Jan 16, 2001 (3:38 pm)
OK Stan. I lied a little. 3k hits 85 and 75 is 2500. My Sable with the Duratech is about 300 lower. My '91 w/3.8L did a whopping 2500 at about 80. I can't remember the final drive ratios.
#28 of 15392 Lincoln LS whining transmission by michaeltv Jan 16, 2001 (6:54 pm)
I have had my LS V8 for less than three months and have noticed a worsening whining noise coming from the transmission upon acceleration. The noise does not go away when my foot is off the gas, but is louder when I accelerate. I have brought the car to three dealers, all who have said that this noise is normal. I have an apt. to bring my car in again and am going to drive a new LS with the tech to show him that in fact the noise is not normal. Do you have any ideas as to what it may be?   One other thing, there is a rumbling noise in the transmission while in overdrive around 55 mph which was diagnosed and the half shafts were replaced. This did not make the noise go away, only made it somewhat softer. Any clues? Again brining the car in next week to have this looked at once again.
#29 of 15392 Final Drives by mkovalsk Jan 16, 2001 (6:56 pm)
The Duratech Sable had a 3.77 final drive as I remember it. It also has a 0.694 overdrive. The '91 3.8L Sable had a 3.19 final drive with the same 0.694 overdrive.   Mark
#30 of 15392 Tires by joe166 Jan 16, 2001 (7:08 pm)
I have a long time to go before I need to replace my tires and I guess that if I had to do it right now I would probably just get new Firestones just like the ones on it. I have no complaints. I am just reserving the right to waste my money on something frivolous like "name brand" tires. I like the look of some of the Pilots, but the way I drive I doubt that there is a nickels worth of difference. Thanks anyway, and I will keep reading in case someone has more to say. I was just responding to someone who apparently knows even less than I do, which is saying a lot.

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