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4/14/2016 9:29 AM  #1


Spare tire kit

Does anyone have a good lead on a place to get a spare tire kit for a 2016 Ford Mustang?  I noticed on the roadside assistance that you need to have a spare tire.  No way Im heading out to Colorado without one, anyway.  Just a detail I need to get taken care of.   Also pretty sure I want a cargo net for the trunk.  Any leads on a reputable source would be appreciated.  Thanks.
 


If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
 

4/14/2016 9:56 AM  #2


Re: Spare tire kit

What, a new Mustang doesn't come with a spare tire?  Does it have provisions to mount/store one?

 

4/14/2016 10:04 AM  #3


Re: Spare tire kit

She basically came with a can of fix a flat and a mini compressor.   It does have a place for one.  If I had a little more foresight, I would have gotten me a spare tire kit in the deal.  I started reading the fine print in the roadside assistance plan and then the lightbulb went off.  


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4/14/2016 10:29 AM  #4


Re: Spare tire kit

If its an OEM Ford part you need try these guys:

http://parts.autonationfordwhitebearlake.com/

I buy all my OEM parts there.  10% over dealer cost, including Ford Racing & SVT parts.  Fast shipping and good guys to deal with too. 

 

4/14/2016 10:31 AM  #5


Re: Spare tire kit

Greg B wrote:

She basically came with a can of fix a flat and a mini compressor.   It does have a place for one.  If I had a little more foresight, I would have gotten me a spare tire kit in the deal.  I started reading the fine print in the roadside assistance plan and then the lightbulb went off.  

What a bunch of cheapskates!  Probably saved $5 a car.  I assume no jack either?  Does the dealer have a kit?
 

 

4/14/2016 11:33 AM  #6


Re: Spare tire kit

Greg B wrote:

Does anyone have a good lead on a place to get a spare tire kit for a 2016 Ford Mustang?  I noticed on the roadside assistance that you need to have a spare tire.  No way Im heading out to Colorado without one, anyway.  Just a detail I need to get taken care of.   Also pretty sure I want a cargo net for the trunk.  Any leads on a reputable source would be appreciated.  Thanks.
 

Well it sounds like we get to see you in a couple months!!  Joe and I are leaving tuesday morning and driving to Hays, kansas then driving the rest wednesday!  Lisa flies in to Montrose Friday afternoon
 

 

4/14/2016 12:23 PM  #7


Re: Spare tire kit

Greg B wrote:

She basically came with a can of fix a flat and a mini compressor.   It does have a place for one.  If I had a little more foresight, I would have gotten me a spare tire kit in the deal.  I started reading the fine print in the roadside assistance plan and then the lightbulb went off.  

All the new cars come sans spare.  Saves weight and $.  Cheap way to increase gas mileage and make a few more bucks.  You can buy one at purchase time for just less than $500!  The OEM tires are run flats, so there is less chance of running on the rims.  I'm still not comfortable running any distance that way on my 2015. 

I am not sure of the size and dimensions of the spare with respect to the large brakes available particularly on the GT's and Shelbys.  I could be SOL if the spare is too small for the brakes.
 


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4/14/2016 12:28 PM  #8


Re: Spare tire kit

Colorado?  You are coming to Colorado?  Late June I hope. 

So Ford's roadside assxx. program requires you to buy a spare tire/Jack/lug wrench, etc.  You could probably buy five years of AAA  for less...and save the luggage space.

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Last edited by Bullet Bob (4/14/2016 12:29 PM)


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4/14/2016 1:29 PM  #9


Re: Spare tire kit

I got a spare and jack from a wrecked 99 Cobra for the 66 with Cobra brakes, and a 14" steelie for the 65 .

For the other 4 daily drivers in the household, the last flat tire was around 2000 when I made the decision to drive too far on a tire that had a shifted belt.  I knew it was bad, and my error in judgement resulted in me making a roadside change.  We have probably driven half a million miles since that last flat tire.  I would not hesitate to drive cross country in a 2016 Mustang without a spare, if it passed my preflight inspection.

 

4/14/2016 2:27 PM  #10


Re: Spare tire kit

Greg, when I ordered my 2015 I ordered it with a spare tire.  I could not get the 20" wheels AND a spare tire because they were not available "together", so I got the 19's.  It was about a $200 option.

I bet if you go to the dealer and complain, they would sell you one for that, with the jack.  At least you know you have the right stuff that way.


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4/14/2016 4:14 PM  #11


Re: Spare tire kit

$255.00 from FORD part # FR3Z1K007C

 

4/14/2016 6:24 PM  #12


Re: Spare tire kit

http://parts.autonationfordwhitebearlake.com/oe-ford/fr3z1k007c

I'm telling ya, check out Auto Nation.  $196.35.  I just don't think the dealer needs to make $70 on a spare tire kit.  Or, take that price to the dealer and make them match it.  I've done that before too on parts too expensive to ship. 

Run flats are the trend, but they are only good for 50 miles at 50 MPH, and without tire pressure monitoring how would you know?  I remember the first car I saw with them was my Dad's '99 Vette.  I never got a flat, but I certainly decreased the tires' life in other ways

 

4/16/2016 11:54 AM  #13


Re: Spare tire kit

I went ahead and ordered a cargo net and spare tire kit from the dealer.  Dont know when it will be in, though.    She's got 220.9 miles on her now, and still has over 1/2 a tank of gas.   I like watching the air ratio gauge.  Its went as low as 11.1 going up a hill and sometimes goes all the way to 20 when letting off the gas going downhill.   That will be interesting to watchin the mountains.   Still havent mastered the radio presets yet....  


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