Spare tire - dumb question

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Dec 31, 2010 | 02:15 PM

WestCoastTodd

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Spare tire - dumb question

Hi everyone,
Embarrassing question: my truck (2000 f250) didn't come with a spare. It's got aluminum wheels. I can get either a used aluminum or steel wheel at the wreckers. Is there any problem using the steel wheel?

Also, from other posts, I see some of the trucks come with spare covers. Any idea where I can get one of those? Seems like a good idea.

Thanks!
Todd

Dec 31, 2010 | 02:35 PM

gearloose1

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As a emergency spare, none!

As a regular wheel.. not a good idea to mix.

Dec 31, 2010 | 02:50 PM

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If your aluminum wheels are OEM hub centric alloys,then you can use a steel OEM wheel no problem with lugnuts. If your aluminum wheels are lug centric then they utilize different lug nuts. So you still could use the steel wheel as a spare just be sure to carry the appropriate lug nuts with you.

Dec 31, 2010 | 05:09 PM

WestCoastTodd

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Great, thanks for the information guys. Hopefully, it will never be used (or just long enough to get a new tire put on). I've got the OEM alloy wheels, so the steel should do the trick.

Thanks,
Todd