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Old 03-07-2013, 12:22 AM   #1
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Default WT Fiesta- will a spare fit?

Hi everyone (sorry for all the questions)

Can anyone tell me if a 16inch wheel will fit in the tyre well in the boot? I want to get a full sized spare for my WT Fiesta Zetec, however I want it to fit and the cover of the boot to sit flat....properly on top. I do realise I can buy a spacer from ford but they are $300. A spare cheap tyre is a fraction of that.

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Old 03-07-2013, 10:28 AM   #2
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Default Re: WT Fiesta- will a spare fit?

i have a full size spare fits fine but its a 185/55r15, the stock hold down bolt is too short but it doesn't move around anyway, i think a 195 tyre would still be ok but a 205 might be pushing it, as for diametre there is plenty of room around my spare to fit a taller tyre.
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Old 03-07-2013, 12:36 PM   #3
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i have a full size spare fits fine but its a 185/55r15, the stock hold down bolt is too short but it doesn't move around anyway, i think a 195 tyre would still be ok but a 205 might be pushing it, as for diametre there is plenty of room around my spare to fit a taller tyre.
Just be careful, if you are in a prang that's a potential missile coming towards you! Buy a longer bolt and washer from Bunnings and be safe.

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Old 03-07-2013, 05:04 PM   #4
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Default Re: WT Fiesta- will a spare fit?

I took a full size rim off mine (WT zetec) and tried to fit it in the spare tyre area. it fits.. just... but it does lift the boot floor up a bit.
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Just be careful, if you are in a prang that's a potential missile coming towards you! Buy a longer bolt and washer from Bunnings and be safe.

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Anyone got an idea of what size bolt (length and diameter) fits? Just trying to avoid having to buy a few before I get the right one...
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