17" Spare Tire for 5-lug Fox

[1Fine89]

Almost a decade ago I converted my fox over to Cobra brakes front & rear but never followed through on getting the correct size spare tire to go with it. At the time, the only one that would fit over the brakes was a 17" Cobra spare tire and folks wanted (and still want!) and arm + leg for it.

Is that still the best option, or are 17" spares more common now?

[ChickenLips]

I've wondered if a simple solution would be to carry a spacer along with standard spare but haven't investigated.

[Zippy]

Can use a S550 spare. Should bolt right on.

[1Fine89]

Thanks Zippy... only remaining question is whether an S550 (18"?) spare tire will fit in a Fox tire well

[ZR]

Got one here if you wanna slide by to test fit (not for sale at this time).
Been long time.

[RedSN]

Do it for science, Andre.
I’m curious how it fits. Might be a solution for my car too.

[fast Ed]

I have a 17" S197 spare out of my old car hanging around too. It should clear as well, but the tire diameter might be a bit big as you're thinking.

[Zippy]

Thanks Zippy... only remaining question is whether an S550 (18"?) spare tire will fit in a Fox tire well

You're more then welcome to come borrow mine for a minute to try it
If you go to my build thread, on page 2, scroll down a bit, i talk about mine. Even clears my brembo brakes. I imagine a 17inch would clear cobra caliper's no problem.

http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/for...ppy-s-98/page2

[1Fine89]

Thanks Rick and Ross - I'll swing by sometime to try it out!

[1Fine89]

Do it for science, Andre.
I’m curious how it fits. Might be a solution for my car too.

Well Don, I went over to see ZR and Zippy yesterday - the 18" spare drops right in to a Fox's spare tire well.


Thanks guys! Now I'll just have to find one of my own....