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.

 

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 .

 

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?

 

NO WAY will a full size spare fit. That's crazy.

 

tire inflator kit is bad, ruins the tpms sensors and won't always even work, put it in the garbage where it belongs

 

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?

 

That sounds crazy to me. What wheel and size does he have?

 

Not without it being deflated and sticking partly out of the well.

There's no way its a full size if it fits completely in the well.

 

It's not full sized width, but it is full sized diameter. It's not a little doughnut spare. It looks like this:

 

That's not a full size spare. You might as well have a space saver spare, because you're not going to drive around on that anyway.

 

The 2011+ GT comes with an 18" aluminum spare
The v6 (2010 & 2013-14) comes with a 17" steal spare

 

As the 08 Bullitt's came with the inflator instead of a spare, the facts came out about the goo ruining the tpms. 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".

 

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.

 

Then Ford will be providing a new TPMS to anyone that uses it, since they provide it as a factory solution to repairing a flat.

 

Nope. They provide roadside assistance for 3 yrs. free. Not to mention tires are a wear item like clutch or brakes.

Yeah I haven't had an actual flat in about that long. Seen some low tires and discovered a nail, pumped it up and drove to the tire store.
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.

 

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.

 

Hello DrDisney,

Here is the info to order the Spare Kit, which I think is safer to have.

Deysha

 

Deysha,

Will this fit the my 2012 V6 premium Pony package?

Thanks,
D

 

My 2011 V6 vert came with a spare tire. It's listed on the window sticker as:
17" MINI SPARE TIRE/WHL 100.00

 

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!