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Feb 12, 2015 | 09:55 PM

Brian Skinner

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From: Grand Island

tire storage

I just purchased 5 16 inch wheels and new tires for my 95 aero. It seems to handle better and definitly looks better(explorer stock looking(actual ford wheels)). Anyhow i was wondering how i should store my spare. I don't have a spare tire carrier. I don't know if it seized up on the previous owner or if it was because it has a trailer hitch. The old 14 inch spare fit underneath the 3rd row seat, however the 16 inch wheel doesnt fit. Any ideas since i ocassionally haul 7 people, but i would like easy access in case of a flat. Please help. Thanks Brian

Feb 12, 2015 | 10:31 PM

93nighthawk

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From: Mitchell, SD

I can't remember if you have a shorty or not. If not, a full size spare will fit with hitch, if it is a shorty, then only a donut will fit.

Feb 12, 2015 | 10:53 PM

Brian Skinner

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I forgot to mention it's the swb but not cargo, however not the extended length either. I don't have the carrier for the donut, but thats ok since those are junk. Are there more options i could do? Please help

Feb 13, 2015 | 09:14 AM

RojoStar

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If you have a LSD diff, its important to carry a full diameter spare.
I'm using a LTC, 2001 (+/-).

Feb 13, 2015 | 10:43 AM

Jose A.

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LSD? that reminds me of the 1960's ha ha...Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band...

but seriously RojoStar, is that a donut spare? where did you get it?

Feb 13, 2015 | 11:10 AM

RojoStar

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Out on the Left Coast, B&R Autowrecking is on my speeddial.
They are a network for yards that stretch from southern Oregon to northern Washington, plus Vegas.
This LTC spare was perhaps $65 + ship.