Anyone Solve Spare Tire Issue for PP GT's

[TruBlue16]

I bought the spare tire kit for the regular non-PP stang on ebay for $200 along with a 1/4" spacer. If I ever get a flat on the front I will need to move the back tire to the front with the spacer and put the spare in the back. Not ideal but better than being stranded for hours and will get me to the tire shop or home.

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[Osofast]

Curious as to what anyone who has factory 20’s are doing about a spare.

 

[plc268]

Curious as to what anyone who has factory 20’s are doing about a spare.

If you have factory 20s, which means you likely have the stock GT brakes (unless you upgraded them). You can buy a normal mustang spare, and it'll fit fine.

 

[1 old racer]

Great looking kit!

How many lbs is your jack rated for??

3 tons. I actually got this one at Autozone and have not seen another one sense. you can get them off ebay. get a 2 ton min.

 

[Osofast]

If you have factory 20s, which means you likely have the stock GT brakes (unless you upgraded them). You can buy a normal mustang spare, and it'll fit fine.

Not according to Ford. Vehicle Notes: Not Available for vehicles originally equipped with summer tires or 20 Inch Wheels.

https://accessories.ford.com/spare-tire-kit-v6.html

 

[KENS550TX]

I bought the spare tire kit for the regular non-PP stang on ebay for $200 along with a 1/4" spacer. If I ever get a flat on the front I will need to move the back tire to the front with the spacer and put the spare in the back. Not ideal but better than being stranded for hours and will get me to the tire shop or home.

 

[KENS550TX]

This is the best way to go in my opinion. Even if you don't have the spacer it will work. It will slightly rub if you turn your wheels all the way in either direction.

 

[GTFURY]

I plunked down the cash for the automotive authority spare as well and don't regret it. It's a quality (if not inexpensive) piece and for me it dropped into the spare tire well with no issues. I even put a couple of pieces of felt padding in under it to prevent any squeaking or rubbing. Add in the jack underneath, a pair of cheap work gloves and a large garbage back to hold the filthy flat tire and I'm good to go. It all fits flat underneath the trunk floor and yes, I hope that I never see it again either!

 

[Canoman]

I put a full size in the Trunk

Me too. Bought a replica PP rim and tire from American Muscle. Sits in the spare tire well, but won't go all the way down. I have the trunk floor out of the car. Wish I knew about the spare mentioned in this thread before I bought my full size.

 

[plc268]

Not according to Ford. Vehicle Notes: Not Available for vehicles originally equipped with summer tires or 20 Inch Wheels.

https://accessories.ford.com/spare-tire-kit-v6.html

Trust me, the only obstacle is brake caliper clearance.

There's also worries about tire diameter differences with the Torsen diff (only on PP models). The factory spare's diameter is ~25 inches, whereas the stock PP rear wheels are 27.5" (iirc). Most stock mustang wheels are in the 27" range.
I also recall saying that Torsen said it's not a huge deal, so long you're using a spare as a spare... low speed, low mileage driving to a tire shop.

The Summer tire thing may be a liability thing ford wants to avoid.

Why the 20 inch optioned cars don't have a spare? I dunno. I do know those models come equipped with a little more bracing (K-frame brace). Not 100% sure why they did that either.

 

[boB]

It appears the 20" option includes limited slip diff, if it is a clutch pack type they do not last long with different diameter tires.

Why the 20 inch optioned cars don't have a spare? I dunno. I do know those models come equipped with a little more bracing (K-frame brace). Not 100% sure why they did that either.

 

[Mr. Brutus]

I did the AA spare as well. It is a high quality piece. It was originally shipped with a non-OEM jack (in fact a $10 harbor Freight jack). I complained, and they refunded the $100 difference and told me to keep the jack. He was very apologetic and explained that the OEM jack was backordered and he couldn't find any. I went to a local dealer and picked one up. It stows nicely and has enough of a lever arm on the folding wrench to break the 120 ft-lbs. of torque on your lugs (although I still pack a breaker bar too). It all fits clean and flush out of sight (and as others have commented, I hope it stays there).

 

[tukn20s]

Looking for information on how others solved the PP1 GT's spare tire issue? What type of spare did you get?

i got this one online. its made especially for the PP GT. it came with the jack too.

 

[tom_sprecher]

I even put a couple of pieces of felt padding in under it to prevent any squeaking or rubbing.

I did the same thing. Keeps the jack from scratching the wheel well.

 

[Zooks527]

Ordered mine today (still won't have the car for a month) as they're currently offering free shipping. Now, it may stay free forever, but I was going to get one for the car at some point anyway, and if the free shipping goes away later, I locked that saving in.

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