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Spare tire size to fit in Wagon spare tire well.

Started by MrArt2u, 2014-09-15 12:10

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MrArt2u

Hello All,

Our wagon came with a FULL SIZE spare, like from a lifted Explorer or other light truck. It doesn't fit in the well at all. We are running 15" wheels. What size tire do you have on a 15" that fits in that well?

I'm not opposed to a donut spare if it means we can stash more stuff in there. Anyone running a donut?

Cheers,
Art.


gasman826

Space saver fits in mine.  Same problem...full size spare did not fit.

Frankenstein57

I have had a 215-65-15 in there, the wagon and ranchero should be the same. Now I carry a Lincoln doughnut spare, its on an aluminum wheel, and its taller than most little spares,   Mark

MrArt2u

Thanks guys. And good tip on the Lincoln doughnut spare. I'll keep in eye out at the pick your part, or craigslist.

thanks!
Art

suede57ford

Cobra Mustang Spares work great.   They are lightweight aluminum, fit over up to 13" brakes, tall enough to drive semewhere.  Late model non-cobra models may have aluminum ones too.
57 2dr Sedan, Black,VR57 Supercharged Y-block
57 T-bird, 460 C6
57 Ranchwagon, 5.0 AOD
57 Ranchero, VR57 Supercharged
57 Courier Delivery, 460 C6
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69 Talladega 428
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Kai

Bringing this one up again. I need to get a spare tire for our 57 Wagon. Any new ideas what I should search for. Which late(r) model Mustangs will work ? SN95s up to 2004 ? or ?

Thanx !
Kai
Hanau/Germany
1954 F100, 347 SBF, 6-speed --> sold
1957 Wagon, 312 YB, 5-speed
1965 Galaxie 500XL, 446 FE, 5-speed --> sold !
1965 F100 SWB, 352FE, 3-speed, soon 331 SBF, 6-speed
1967 Mustang Convertible, 306 SBF, C4
1969 Bronco, 302 SBF, 3-speed

kings6524

Has anyone used a 17 inch wheel and had any problems ?