The Lincoln Continental has been an iconic luxury sedan, capturing hearts and turning heads since its inception. It boasts a powerful performance, elegant design, and a smooth ride that exudes luxury and sophistication. However, to ensure the optimal driving experience, it’s crucial to equip your Continental with the right tires. Let’s explore the specifics for each trim and generation.
Lincoln Continental Trims and Generations
Before we dive into the tire details, let’s take a moment to familiarize ourselves with the different trims and generations of the Lincoln Continental. Here are some notable trims and generations:
- Generation 1 (1939-1948): This generation marked the birth of the Lincoln Continental, featuring classic and timeless design cues.
- Generation 2 (1956-1957): The second generation showcased more modern styling elements and luxurious features.
- Generation 9 (1980-1987): A complete redesign brought forth a new era for the Continental, with improved performance and comfort.
- Generation 10 (1988-1994): This generation further refined the Continental’s design and offered advanced technological features.
- Generation 9 (1995-2002): The ninth generation continued to deliver the Lincoln experience, combining power, elegance, and modern amenities.
- Generation 10 (2017-2020): After a brief hiatus, the Continental returned with a bold and contemporary design, showcasing Lincoln’s commitment to luxury.
Now that we have an overview of the different trims and generations, let’s explore the tire specifications.
Tire Size
The tire size for the Lincoln Continental can vary depending on the trim and generation. Here’s a breakdown of the common tire sizes you might encounter:
| Trim | Generation | Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere | 10 | 235/50R18 | 235/50R18 |
| Select | 10 | 245/45R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Reserve | 10 | 245/40R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Black Label | 10 | 245/40R20 | 245/40R20 |
Please note that these are common tire sizes, and it’s always recommended to refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual or consult a professional for the exact tire specifications.
Tire Pressure
Maintaining the correct tire pressure is crucial for ensuring safety, fuel efficiency, and optimal performance. Here’s a general guideline for tire pressure based on the Lincoln Continental trims:
| Trim | Generation | Front Tire Pressure (PSI) | Rear Tire Pressure (PSI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere | 10 | 35 | 35 |
| Select | 10 | 35 | 35 |
| Reserve | 10 | 35 | 35 |
| Black Label | 10 | 35 | 35 |
Again, it’s important to note that these are general recommendations. Always refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual or the tire information placard located on the driver’s door jamb for the precise tire pressure specifications.
Bolt Pattern
The bolt pattern refers to the number of lug nuts and the arrangement of the bolt holes on the wheel. This specification is crucial when it comes to choosing aftermarket wheels or winter tire sets. Here’s the bolt pattern for the Lincoln Continental:
- Bolt Pattern: 5 x 108
The bolt pattern remains consistent across various trims and generations of the Lincoln Continental, making it easier for owners to find suitable aftermarket wheel options.
Lincoln Continental rim, tire sizes (2017 – 2020)
The Lincoln Continental is known for its luxurious features, but one of its aspects that shouldn’t be forgotten about is the tire size. The Continental provides a unique combination of luxury and power with an impressive tire size of 245/50R20 on all 4 wheels. The 20-inch rims provide unbeatable stability and handling, making it one of the most dependable cars out there. With the additional ground clearance and short sidewalls, drivers can hug corners while they enjoy a smooth ride that stands out among other luxury vehicles.
2020
Rim Sizes: 8×18 – 8.5×20
Thread size: M14x1.5
Tire pressure: 2.3 – 2.6
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 2020 tire sizes:
- 2.7TT : 255/45R19, 245/40ZR20
- 3.0TT : 255/45R19, 245/40ZR20
- 3.7Ti : 235/50ZR18, 255/45R19, 245/40ZR20
2019
Rim Sizes: 8×18 – 8.5×20
Thread size: M14x1.5
Tire pressure: 2.3 – 2.6
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 2019 tire sizes:
- 2.7TT : 255/45R19, 245/40ZR20
- 3.0TT : 255/45R19, 245/40ZR20
- 3.7Ti : 235/50ZR18, 255/45R19, 245/40ZR20
2018
Rim Sizes: 8×18 – 8.5×20
Thread size: M14x1.5
Tire pressure: 2.3 – 2.6
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 2018 tire sizes:
- 2.7TT : 255/45R19, 245/40ZR20
- 3.0TT : 255/45R19, 245/40ZR20
- 3.7Ti : 235/50ZR18, 255/45R19, 245/40ZR20
2017
Rim Sizes: 8×18 – 8.5×20
Thread size: M14x1.5
Tire pressure: 2.3 – 2.6
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 2017 tire sizes:
- 2.7TT : 255/45R19, 245/40ZR20
- 3.0TT : 255/45R19, 245/40ZR20
- 3.7Ti : 235/50ZR18, 255/45R19, 245/40ZR20
Lincoln Continental rim, tire sizes (1995 – 2002)
2002
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 2002 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
2001
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 2001 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
2000
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 2000 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
1999
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1999 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
1998
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1998 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
1997
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1997 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
1996
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1996 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
1995
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1995 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
Lincoln Continental rim, tire sizes (1989 – 1994)
1994
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1994 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
1993
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1993 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
1992
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1992 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
1991
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1991 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
1990
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1990 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
1989
Rim Sizes: 7×16
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×108 (5×4.25)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1989 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/60R16
Lincoln Continental rim, tire sizes (1980 – 1981)
1980
Rim Sizes: 6.5×15
Thread size: –
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1980 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 205/75R15
Lincoln Continental rim, tire sizes (1970 – 1979)
1979
Rim Sizes: 6.5×15 – 7×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1979 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 205/75R15, 225/75R15
1978
Rim Sizes: 6.5×15 – 7×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1978 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 205/75R15, 225/75R15
1977
Rim Sizes: 7×15 – 7.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1977 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/75R15, 235/75R15
1976
Rim Sizes: 7×15 – 7.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1976 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/75R15, 235/75R15
1975
Rim Sizes: 7×15 – 7.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1975 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/75R15, 235/75R15
1974
Rim Sizes: 7×15 – 7.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1974 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/75R15, 235/75R15
1973
Rim Sizes: 7×15 – 7.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1973 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/75R15, 235/75R15
1972
Rim Sizes: 7×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×114.3 (5×4.5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1972 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/75R15
1971
Rim Sizes: 7×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×114.3 (5×4.5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1971 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/75R15
1970
Rim Sizes: 7×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×114.3 (5×4.5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1970 tire sizes:
- AII trims : 225/75R15
Lincoln Continental rim, tire sizes (1961 – 1969)
1969
Rim Sizes: 6.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1969 tire sizes:
- 7.5 : 9.15R15LT, 225/80R15, 235/75R15
1968
Rim Sizes: 6.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1968 tire sizes:
- 7.5 : 9.15R15LT, 225/80R15, 235/75R15
- 7.6 : 9.15R15LT, 225/80R15, 235/75R15
1967
Rim Sizes: 6.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1967 tire sizes:
- 7.6 : 9.15R15LT, 225/80R15, 235/75R15
1966
Rim Sizes: 6.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1966 tire sizes:
- 7.0 : 9.15R15LT, 225/80R15, 235/75R15
- 7.6 : 9.15R15LT, 225/80R15, 235/75R15
1965
Rim Sizes: 6.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1965 tire sizes:
- 7.0 : 9.15R15LT, 225/80R15, 235/75R15
1964
Rim Sizes: 6.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1964 tire sizes:
- 7.0 : 9.15R15LT, 225/80R15, 235/75R15
1963
Rim Sizes: 6.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1963 tire sizes:
- 7.0 : 9.15R15LT, 225/80R15, 235/75R15
1962
Rim Sizes: 6.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1962 tire sizes:
- 7.0 : 9.15R15LT, 225/80R15, 235/75R15
1961
Rim Sizes: 6.5×15
Thread size: 1/2″ – 20 UNF
Tire pressure: –
Bolt Pattern: 5×127 (5×5)
Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts
Lincoln Continental 1961 tire sizes:
- 7.0 : 9.15R15LT, 225/80R15, 235/75R15