Spare tire vs. tire inflator on 2012 V6?
1/15/12, 04:28 AM
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Spare tire vs. tire inflator on 2012 V6?
I am considering buying the spare tire from Ford for my 2012 V6 convertible. Before I do, are there any compelling reasons to just stick with the tire inflator? I would assume having the spare tire is the way to go. I am not concerned about any extra weight. But would anyone think the tire inflator is actually a better method? Thanks.
1/15/12, 05:49 AM
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Buy the spare. I would have bought one on my 2011 V-6 if offered when i ordered it. I had to buy a spare tire set-up (new from my dealer) for a 2010 G.T., cost me almost $500.00 
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1/15/12, 08:57 AM
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I have been thinking about buying one for my car as well. I just don't feel comfortable without a full sized spare. Does anyone know if a 19 will fit in that wheel well in the trunk?
1/15/12, 10:08 AM
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I have been thinking about buying one for my car as well. I just don't feel comfortable without a full sized spare. Does anyone know if a 19 will fit in that wheel well in the trunk?
1/16/12, 07:07 AM
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The GTs can fit a full sized 19" spare, my brother in law has one in his. Why wouldn't the V6, which uses the exact same parts, be able to hold one?
1/16/12, 07:14 AM
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There's no way its a full size if it fits completely in the well.
1/16/12, 09:44 AM
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It's not full sized width, but it is full sized diameter. It's not a little doughnut spare. It looks like this:
1/16/12, 12:13 PM
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Then the discussion ensued about the correct diameter of the spare to match the full size (235/50x18) so it wouldn't tear up the Track-Lock rear end in the event your flat was on the rear. The spare for the Escape Hybrid & Marauder (T155/80Dx18) were the closest and within tolerance. Picked one up on ebay (lots of waiting) for $50 bucks + $24 frt. Weighs 33#.So I carry the inflator kit just for the air compressor. The Marauder spare (barely) fits only if I turn it upside down. Glad to hear Ford is offering a factory spare option again - but you still have to be careful about which size (diameter) they are actually offering.
Full size will not fit in the well completely. Sticks up about 3".
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1/17/12, 12:49 AM
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I've been considering the exact opposite. Last time I changed a tire was January of 1983.
Thinking of doing a battery relocation to the front part of the well and carrying a quality little compressor and can of fix-o. If that doesn't work for whatever reason I've got a cell and a ccp.
A replacement sensor can easily be scrounged for $50. That dam system's overrated anyway, I'm always on top of my air pressure. I may not include sensors in my summer wheels/rubber. Already live with a lighted 'Traction control off' and 'cruise control on' symbol, anyway.
Thinking of doing a battery relocation to the front part of the well and carrying a quality little compressor and can of fix-o. If that doesn't work for whatever reason I've got a cell and a ccp.
A replacement sensor can easily be scrounged for $50. That dam system's overrated anyway, I'm always on top of my air pressure. I may not include sensors in my summer wheels/rubber. Already live with a lighted 'Traction control off' and 'cruise control on' symbol, anyway.
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However, I love some backwoods 2 lane twisties where neither a cell is certain nor waiting for roadside assistance for hours. So for those occasions I bought the mini spare. When I'm just around town I can take it out.
1/18/12, 07:21 AM
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Our 6'er came with the pump / slime kit as well... Switched it out with the one from the 08GT shortly after we got the 6'er. It's her DD and I didn't carry the spare in the GT sense I had upgraded the wheel/tires shortly after I bought her. I feel better knowing there's a real tire in her DD.
I put the pump / slime kit in the GT to support the trunk floor, so I don't have to worry about my gym bag deforming it.
I put the pump / slime kit in the GT to support the trunk floor, so I don't have to worry about my gym bag deforming it.
1/19/12, 12:35 PM
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I am considering buying the spare tire from Ford for my 2012 V6 convertible. Before I do, are there any compelling reasons to just stick with the tire inflator? I would assume having the spare tire is the way to go. I am not concerned about any extra weight. But would anyone think the tire inflator is actually a better method? Thanks.
Here is the info to order the Spare Kit, which I think is safer to have.
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1/19/12, 05:05 PM
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If anyone is near Goldsboro NC and wants a stock size spare....let me know!
My '12 came with the spare and I want the tire inflator!
Lets work out a deal!
My '12 came with the spare and I want the tire inflator!
Lets work out a deal!
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