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WTF?
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This is a full size spare?
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They label it that, but doesn't seem too much better than a doughnut spare. The size doesn't match any trim levels factory tire size from what I understand on this forum. I always heard to never run different size tires on the same axle (not that any of this gospel).
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It's bigger than the littler ones. But no, not full size
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The lux pkg states "Full Size Spare" but does not clarify "Full Size" as being the max size that "Fills Up" the spare tire storage area!
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Compared to the RAM the Maverick is a full size spare vehicle.WTF?
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Well I'm 500 miles from home so it'll have to do. Doubt the mismatched wheel thing matters much for a rear wheel on a hybrid though.
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Something must have changed then. My 2009 Ram had a real spare. Same size as the other tires. Still had air in it after 12 years too and got me halfway to Indiana and all the way back towing a 7000 lb camper.
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So the Full size spare refers to the rim size, not the tire size. The Rim size will match the rim size(17") for its standard set, with a donut tire. I made a short a while ago explaining this here,
Also consider the space constraints that might be under the Maverick compared to a Ram. You need a deep enough cavity to fit a spare without it sticking past the body work or rest of the undercarriage.
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It's all because of inflation.
I make the jokes round here!
Depends on your definition of 'Full Sized Spare'. Ford apparently means it's not a temporary spare (donut), with a 50 mph or 50 mile limitation.
The rim will not match, and the tire will still be slightly undersized. Wishful thinking would be along the lines it would be a perfect match to the other four tires, which sadly isn't the case. - Explains how the Hybrid comes with a 'full sized spare' at no charge.
The rim will not match, and the tire will still be slightly undersized. Wishful thinking would be along the lines it would be a perfect match to the other four tires, which sadly isn't the case. - Explains how the Hybrid comes with a 'full sized spare' at no charge.
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