Spare tire option

[jabberwoki]

Is this the only option we have besides a home made job?



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[dboz1983]

I chose that option , the picture above to show that rolling diameter is same as OE spec. It fits flush in the spare tire well, I am happy with the purchase

 

[NoXiDe]

What's the drive like with the tire? Drive below 35mph max kind of drive? I assume you have a emergency mini jack, breaker bar, and the rest of the stuff to get the job done on the side?

 

[huskeee]

Ford actually has a full size spare tire kit in their inventory, as they were required on some export cars. Like my Gt350 picutred below. But although it's good to have a full size spare, it also uses ALL the trunk space.

In know signature wheel has a spare now also. There is a thread on it in the GT500 section.

So that's 2 alternatives to the one you mentioned.

 

[dboz1983]

I keep a jack and lug nut wrench in the car as well, the spare fits in the wheel well and allows the trunk mat to sit flat.

I haven’t driven on that tire and am unsure on the speed rating. I don’t think I would take it on the interstate, but I am confident it would get me home if I had to put it on.

 

[03reptile]

I keep a jack and lug nut wrench in the car as well, the spare fits in the wheel well and allows the trunk mat to sit flat.

I haven’t driven on that tire and am unsure on the speed rating. I don’t think I would take it on the interstate, but I am confident it would get me home if I had to put it on.

I looked at their site. $439.00 sounds reasonable. Does that include the lug wrench and jack? The site does say it includes the spare tire, wrench and jack assembly. Just want to make sure. The company also doesn't show a phone number. Thanks in advance.

 

[THX 138]

I looked at their site. $439.00 sounds reasonable. Does that include the lug wrench and jack? The site does say it includes the spare tire, wrench and jack assembly. Just want to make sure. The company also doesn't show a phone number. Thanks in advance.

See the drop-down on the page. $439 is for the wheel and tire only. The complete kit is $545 and includes the jack & lug wrench as well. I bought the full kit. I like the peace of mind of having a spare, just in case, on long trips.

 

[NoXiDe]

See the drop-down on the page. $439 is for the wheel and tire only. The complete kit is $545 and includes the jack & lug wrench as well. I bought the full kit. I like the peace of mind of having a spare, just in case, on long trips.

Honestly, you'll need your own breaker bar to undo the 150 lb/ft. At least my stick arms require it... I'd outsource all of that stuff and only look into a jack which run for $40-$60 bucks on Amazon. Obviously if the one ford can provided is one that fits inside the spare tire well then that's a huge and may not need to look anywhere else.

 

[RetiredFireCaptain]

So what's the thought.......if you go "full" size.......a front size wheel and tire to work in F or R position?

 

[huskeee]

So what's the thought.......if you go "full" size.......a front size wheel and tire to work in F or R position?

Yes you need a front wheel. It will fit both front and rear but stick out on the rear. A rear offset wont clear the front brakes.

 

[THX 138]

Tire iron and a kick'll do the job if you skipped arm day. Not sure how long the stock 2-piece lugs can stand up to the abuse though.

Yep. And I don't use the stock silver 2-piece lugs anyway. I've been using the same set of black Gorilla lugnuts since 2016 instead, without issue. They look better anyway, IMHO.

 

[LICobra]

I bought the Automotive Authority Spare when it was first released in early 18' for my 15' GT/PP, now it's in the GT350. I bough the kit which came with the Ford jack and handle. The GT350 and GT350R both require a wheel spacer to fit, the R spacer is wider and purchased separately.
The other thing with the AA spare tire using the factory style jack, is if you have jack rails the factory jack might not work

 

[Postal Bob]

I bought the Automotive Authority Spare when it was first released in early 18' for my 15' GT/PP, now it's in the GT350. I bough the kit which came with the Ford jack and handle. The GT350 and GT350R both require a wheel spacer to fit, the R spacer is wider and purchased separately.
The other thing with the AA spare tire using the factory style jack, is if you have jack rails the factory jack might not work

It seems to come with a spacer according to this video.

 

[LICobra]

Since I bought mine for the GT/PP I had to purchase a spacer for the GT350... and your right it should be included... although I didn’t see on the list of items....

 

[Postal Bob]

I emailed Automotive Authority about the spacers, and they said all GT350 kits come with the spacers. I just ordered the complete kit this morning, and it came with free shipping.

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