1988 Lincoln Continental Base Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Base, Signature
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Shop Wheels for 1988 Lincoln Continental Base
Showing 8 of 8+ wheels compatible with the 1988 Lincoln Continental
Your 1988 Lincoln Continental Base and Signature trims came equipped with fifteen-inch, six-inch-wide wheels sporting a forty-nine-millimeter offset. These vehicles use a five-by-one-hundred-eight bolt pattern that opens up excellent customization possibilities. We stock wheels from Heritage Wheel, Petrol, Asanti Black, fifteen52, Work Wheels, Niche 1PC, Motegi Racing, and Mazzi across multiple sizes and finishes to suit your style.
Every wheel we offer is verified to bolt directly onto your Continental without modification. Choose from sizes ranging from fifteen to eighteen inches, with widths from six to eight inches wide, all shipping free to the lower forty-eight states. Whether you're after classic elegance or modern performance aesthetics, we have the perfect fitment for your vintage Lincoln.
1988 Lincoln Continental Base Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1988 Lincoln Continental bolts wheels on a 5x108 pattern. The stock setup runs 15x6 with a 49-millimeter offset. You can upgrade through several plus-sizes—15x6.5, 16x7 or 16x7.5, 17-inch options up to 17x8, and 18-inch wheels in 7.5 or 8-inch widths. Since this car uses a square setup, any wheel choice applies equally to all four corners.
Only 5x108 wheels will fit your Continental; verify bolt pattern before purchasing. Your hub bore measures 63.9 millimeters, so use hub-centric rings if a wheel's center bore exceeds that size to ensure proper centering. Aggressive offsets or very wide fitments risk interference with fenders and suspension components, so stay within the compatible sizes listed to avoid trouble.
Every wheel we stock for your Continental is verified to bolt on and ships free across the lower 48 states. Heritage Wheel, Petrol, Asanti Black, fifteen52, Work Wheels, Niche 1PC, Motegi Racing, and Mazzi all carry fitments ready to ship.
1988 Lincoln Continental Base Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 5x108 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your car, while the 63.9mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this car with 15x6 wheels at a +49 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
M12x1.5
Torque Spec
81 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1988 Lincoln Continental Base Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15x6 | +36 to +49 | 215/70R15 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +36 to +49 | 205/70R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +36 to +48 | 225/60R16, 215/65R16, 235/60R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +36 to +48 | 225/55R17, 235/50R17, 245/50R17 | — |
| 16x7.5 | +36 to +48 | 225/60R16, 215/65R16, 235/60R16 | — |
| 17x7.5 | +36 to +48 | 225/55R17, 235/50R17, 245/50R17 | — |
| 18x7.5 | +36 to +48 | 235/50R18 | — |
| 17x8 | +36 to +48 | 225/55R17, 235/50R17, 245/50R17 | — |
| 18x8 | +36 to +48 | 235/50R18, 245/45R18 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the Lincoln Continental
- BBS — LM, FI, CI-R
- Rohana — RFX5, RFX11
- Work Wheels — Meister, Varianza
- Rotiform — FLG, OZR
- Heritage Wheel — Bushido, Kokoro
- TSW
Complete Your 1988 Lincoln Continental Base Build
- Lincoln Continental suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Lincoln Continental brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers
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