Will standard full size tire fit in spare tire location?

[Meeka]

What actual size of tire will fit in that space?
Meeka, is yours a 235/65R-17? On a normal sized wheel?

Big mistake, sorry. Just checked and it’s a 215 on an ugly silver rim! Full size spare. Tires on truck are 225 Pirelli Scorpions, spare is Atlas?

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[Tom 71 Maverick 24]

NO worries - Carlito_92's post clarified things a bit.

 

[V-blue Mav]

To keep the rear-end crumple zone in place, those teeth need to pierce the tire. Popping the tire reduces the non-compressible size of the tire/rim combo significantly. If you take a hit that hard, losing that tire will be the least of your worries.

And the spare tire doesn't crush the gas tank.....

 

[Carlitos_92]

Everything I've read up to now says those that have the "full size" spare have a 215 cross-section tire on a steel wheel.

I'll double-check my FX4, but I'm almost certain it's a 215/65 R17. I think there's enough room under mine to fit a 225/65 before contacting the "teeth".

I did not even have the so-called full-size spare. The nasty doughnut under my truck was smaller than the rear tire on my motorcycle.

It's been a month or two, but if I remember correctly, you "can" get a 225 slung under there, but it will be touching metal both front and back, and probably not fully seated against the bed.

To keep the rear-end crumple zone in place, those teeth need to pierce the tire. Popping the tire reduces the non-compressible size of the tire/rim combo significantly. If you take a hit that hard, losing that tire will be the least of your worries.

Funny, the whole reason I am in a Maverick now is because my previous vehicle was totaled when I was hit from behind. The hit wasn't hard enough to set off airbags, but it was an F-250 loaded up with pipefitting gear that got me. Crumple zones gonna crumple.

That said, I am more concerned about having a reliable full-size A/T spare that I can run at highway speeds and/or use to get out of unpaved areas, and the skinny OEM thing I started with was silly. I guess I am taking my chances somewhat by removing the deflator teeth, but it is a risk I am ok with. To me, the idea of putting on a spare that has been rubbing against sharp pointy bits for months is even worse.

Big mistake, sorry. Just checked and it’s a 215 on an ugly silver rim! Full size spare. Tires on truck are 225 Pirelli Scorpions, spare is Atlas?

Sounds correct.

 

[NJBob]

Maybe trucks built and destined for Canada are different who knows. My Camaro Z-28 and Dodge Dakota have different options etc than those available in the good ol’ USA.

I have a Z/28 and used to have a Dakota. I am sure there are some differences.

 

[Tbone289]

That said, I am more concerned about having a reliable full-size A/T spare that I can run at highway speeds and/or use to get out of unpaved areas, and the skinny OEM thing I started with was silly. I guess I am taking my chances somewhat by removing the deflator teeth, but it is a risk I am ok with. To me, the idea of putting on a spare that has been rubbing against sharp pointy bits for months is even worse.

Yeah, I've seen pics from MTC members with larger than 225/65 under there, but just barely.

I hear you on the full-size spare. An AWD vehicle as capable as a FX4 Mav should have one, and I would have done the same as you if I hadn't got the 215 with the '24 FX4 package (or was that 4K?). As it is, I'll probably stick with the 215/60 until I upsize to 235/65 later and reconsider what I'm doing at that time.

 

[Meeka]

I have a Z/28 and used to have a Dakota. I am sure there are some differences.

I don’t mean differences between the 2 said vehicles, I mean differences between the certain options you can get on them here in Canada compared to the U.S. Example, you don’t need a block heater in California on a Camaro but if you drive it in winter in Canada (I park mine) better if you have one.

 

[First Sergeant]

Good point. I'm not sure why I'm acting surprised!

Yep, just like motorhomes. I have a 2002 Holiday Rambler (Monaco)diesel pusher. The sites I belong to for that, we all call them "snowflakes" as no two are alike. Crazy.

 

[First Sergeant]

And the spare tire doesn't crush the gas tank.....

And that's a good thing! Brings to mind the Pinto! Boom!

 

[The Real Maverick]

FYI-

Mavericks can come from the factory equipped with "FULL USE SPARES".

They incorrectly marked the spec sheets as "full size spares".

Slight differences, and Ford eventually quit calling them "full size". But those are "Full Use" meaning:

You can tow a trailer with the spare on.
You can drive any speed with the spare on. Those two things you CAN NOT do with a "compact" spare.

Hope that helps.

 

[NJBob]

I don’t mean differences between the 2 said vehicles, I mean differences between the certain options you can get on them here in Canada compared to the U.S. Example, you don’t need a block heater in California on a Camaro but if you drive it in winter in Canada (I park mine) better if you have one.

Ah Nah I understood what you said. It makes sense as there may be different laws or needs.

 

[Tim d]

My 2024 Maverick Lariat FX4 was built yesterday. I have noted that the “full size” spare tire is actually smaller than the tires on the ground. Will the standard tire not fit in the spare tire location or is Ford just trying to save money ? Like on my F-150, I would like to replace the spare steel wheel with a matching aluminum wheel and standard sized tire.

Why on earth would ford put a different size spare tire on the vehicle?

 

[Mdmac]

It’s a Ford damn it, things change every new production day!

After working for Ford for 34 years
in Production you are exactly correct, things change every day

 

[Old Fart]

We had a blow out and it was a bitch driving on the smaller tire but at least it was better than a doughnut, had to put hydraulic jack under on side of 4 way lug wrench to break the lug nuts by standing on the wrench. At least it wasn't raining..........

 

[Oscarcat]

What is the purpose of those teeth anyway? To ensure that you lose your spare tire if rear-ended?

Anyway, thanks for the information. I suppose I could get out the tape measure and do some measuring, but I'd really like to have a spare of the same size as the tires currently on the vehicle. I know flats are rare these days, but they do happen.

RE: purpose of teeth = they are part of the rear end collision system to deflate the spare in a controlled way to absorb the impact rather than transmit it forward. I wouldn't mess with it. Saving your spare tire will be the least of your problems in a heavy rear ender. Your truck will be totalled anyway.

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