Space Saver Spare

[Matthew Beauregard]

So, my spare tire was stolen a few days ago. The spare tire winch was broken in the process. If I just get a new spare and a new winch, I'd think it'd happen again. I'm just curious as to what my options are. One thought was a space saver spare tire that I can toss into the back seat or in the bed. Are there space saver spare tires that can be used on the sport trac? I have an '07 with 18" rims.



Any thoughts?

 

[Todd Z]

Maybe the cable snapped and it fell off the truck ??



They make spare tire locks..... Or a chain coated in rubber and a lock..



Todd Z

 

[Matthew Beauregard]

No, definitely didn't fall off the truck. The metal piece (can't think of the name for it) that attaches to the cable was sitting under my truck, tire gone.

 

[Todd Z]

Well if you have a hydraulic shop or truck repair they can crimp that piece back on and you don't need a new assembly...



just a thought..



Todd Z

 

[EddieS'04]

From projects....

 

[Ben Schepper]

If that lock is made of anything like a kryptonite bike lock youll be in good hands. They are pretty resilient. I/E short of a die grinder you cant get em off.

 

[Matthew Beauregard]

So, in getting a spare tire. What do I get? How do I determine lug nut arrangemtent, choose a rim, and a tire? I have BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A Tour tires on the truck, size is P235/65R18. Do I need to get an 18" rim & tire, or a 17" rim and tire? I am pretty sure my spare was a 17". Does it matter as long as the overall outside dimension is the same?

 

[Shaun Tucker]

Never heard of people stealing spare tires before!? :blink:

 

[Matthew Beauregard]

It's a pretty common occurrence in the city. I've only had the truck for a couple months, never got around to getting the spare tire lock. I figured I'd be ok since I was parked in a lighted lot.



Ford quoted me $220 for a tire, $175 for a rim, $90 for the winch, and $40 for spare lock. Seems a little extreme doesn't it?

 

[Les]

Ford quoted me $220 for a tire, $175 for a rim, $90 for the winch, and $40 for spare lock. Seems a little extreme doesn't it?

Junkyard time...

 

[Andy Cabrera]

Never heard of people stealing spare tires before!?

I'm just curious as to what my options are

Move!