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  • #31
    Re: Full Sized Spare

    Maybe, this is something from Scott at Thunderbird Concept that could make it available including a floor map above the plexiglass with a Tbird logo.

    For those living in Canada that would like to use a full spare tire in their trunk, I have 6 Canadian wheels in excellent condition including the center caps. The wheel itself in the trunk is a spare in case one of your existing 4 wheels is damaged. Mines are not. Just PM me.

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    • #32
      Re: Full Sized Spare

      Very Nice and unique.

      HKS
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      • #33
        Re: Full Sized Spare

        Originally posted by rerdmann17 View Post
        Thanks Michael for the reply. I have checked your picts and will use them as a guide. The stock tire size is 235/50 17 and I went with the 235/55 because I wanted the 2" wide white with the raised edge. What I don't know is the difference in diameter as I don't have the old tires. I thought that someone here may have that info. If it won't fit in the well I won't spend the money on an extra rim and another tire.
        Don't have that info but the spare tire that came with your car is the same circumference as your stock tire. Use that as a guide to whether the 235/55 will fit in the spare tire well. There really should be no clearance problem with your new tire size in the spare tire well.
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        • #34
          Re: Full Sized Spare

          can the rim for the factory spare be used for a fullsized tire or must I also buy a rim when I convert to fullsized?

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          • #35
            Re: Full Sized Spare

            You will need a rim.
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            • #36
              Re: Full Sized Spare

              Thanks Dot, I guess I assumed that the higher profile tire has a larger diameter, but that may not be true. When I get a chance I'll pull one off and try it. It's stored right now but I may get to it this weekend. We have had a very mild winter here so far but it's not over yet. Thanks again
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              • #37
                Re: Full Sized Spare

                Originally posted by 5bird7 View Post
                should fit fine, Drew. Might be a little high but fits in the well no problem - as long as the jack is repositioned.
                Dot,

                Please explain " jack is repositioned" where?
                Thanks

                HKS
                2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
                2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
                2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
                26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.

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                • #38
                  Re: Full Sized Spare

                  HKS, I carry the jack and gloves under passage seat.

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                  • #39
                    Re: Full Sized Spare

                    Originally posted by doubutsu View Post
                    HKS, I carry the jack and gloves under passage seat.
                    Michael,

                    My last pickup truck had the jack under the passenger seat. I haven't even checked for the jack location of the new truck.

                    Thank you. I will do that.

                    HKS
                    2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
                    2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
                    2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
                    26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.

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                    • #40
                      As I am getting ready to install new tires, I have been thinking of using the best of the old as a spare.

                      Does anyone know of an alternative Ford/Lincoln old steel wheel that would bolt right on. Or maybe one 16 spoke laying around the garage that they'd like to part with (sell)?
                      Bill Coates-Canfield, Ohio
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                      • #41
                        The Thunderbird wheels are 17"x7.5" bolt pattern 5-108mm, if I'm not mistaken. It appears that a Ford Escape 2013-'17 has the same bolt pattern. For instance:
                        https://www.roadreadywheels.com/prod...SABEgJKg_D_BwE

                        Triple check this to see if all the ducks line up.

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                        • #42
                          I just removed the spare completely - made a plastic cover for the battery area and covered it all in gray trunk carpet. NOW I have a USEABLE trunk. I have not needed a spare tire in all these years and hundreds of thousands of miles so I am betting I will not need it. IF I have a flat there is fix-a-flat, tire plug kit, CO2 cartridges etc.. in the small compartment I made in the trunk. If a spare is needed THEN I have roadside assistance who will come out and tow if needed. The car is never far from home and very well cared for including regular once overs.

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by wcoates View Post
                            As I am getting ready to install new tires, I have been thinking of using the best of the old as a spare.

                            Does anyone know of an alternative Ford/Lincoln old steel wheel that would bolt right on. Or maybe one 16 spoke laying around the garage that they'd like to part with (sell)?
                            Bill: Have a 21 spoke wheel that I would part with . Would be good for a spare . How is $ 50.00 ? + shipping . ( Would need to remove the old tire . )

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                            • #44
                              Never had a flat so no need to use the spear in 15 years of 125,000 miles of driving.
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                              • #45
                                Where's Rusty with a cute one liner.

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