Spare Tire
#2
You're fortunate you didn't get a 5th General tire. They're horrible. I guess Ford figured they would torture you enough with 4 Generals so they threw in a different spare to save you from further grief. : )
Ok, I know you're serious. Your vehicle is suppose to come with 5 exact similar tires. Contact your dealer. Maybe someone else refused to accept their vehicle with Generals so the dealer swapped tires.
Ok, I know you're serious. Your vehicle is suppose to come with 5 exact similar tires. Contact your dealer. Maybe someone else refused to accept their vehicle with Generals so the dealer swapped tires.
#3
The 98 I had and my new F-150 have had 5 matching tires!
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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, 5W-30 Mobil 1, engine build 10/4/99
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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, 4 wheel disk ABS, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, 5W-30 Mobil 1, engine build 10/4/99
#4
My early model 1997 ORP came with 4 - 17" on the ground and 1-16" spare! Can you believe that? I know there was a shortage of 17" wheels early on but that was crazy on Ford's part. I complained and the dealer said it was a factory build problem. Repeated calls to Fords "customer service" line said it was not a problem to mix the sizes!!! I asked if they would replace front and rear diffs and transfer box if they were wiped out while I drive around in 4x4 drive for days with wheel sizes mixed. They eventually issued a recall and replaced the 16" with a 17" wheel/tire.
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Mine: FOR SALE SOON...1997 F150, XLT, SC, Oxford white/maroon 60/40 cloth, 4x4 ORP, 4.6L, 3.55LS, 17" ORP wheels w/GY AT/S LT265/70/17, auto, 6 CD,Towing package, alarm, Rhino grill guard w/PICCA lights, dual exhaust. Bought new June '96
Wife: '99Explorer Limited,pearl white/tan leather,4.0L,4:10LS,CD,sunroof,towing pkg.,alarm. Bought new Sept. 1999
Next: 2001 F150 XLT SuperCrew, 5.4L, 4x4,3:55LS,tow pkg. etc.......
Previous: '65 Mustang 289 HP, '70 Chevelle SS 396, '70 Vette Conv. 350/350, '74 Vette TTop, '79 Blazer, '89 TBird Super Coupe 3.8L SuperCharged, '93 Explorer 4.0L
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Mine: FOR SALE SOON...1997 F150, XLT, SC, Oxford white/maroon 60/40 cloth, 4x4 ORP, 4.6L, 3.55LS, 17" ORP wheels w/GY AT/S LT265/70/17, auto, 6 CD,Towing package, alarm, Rhino grill guard w/PICCA lights, dual exhaust. Bought new June '96
Wife: '99Explorer Limited,pearl white/tan leather,4.0L,4:10LS,CD,sunroof,towing pkg.,alarm. Bought new Sept. 1999
Next: 2001 F150 XLT SuperCrew, 5.4L, 4x4,3:55LS,tow pkg. etc.......
Previous: '65 Mustang 289 HP, '70 Chevelle SS 396, '70 Vette Conv. 350/350, '74 Vette TTop, '79 Blazer, '89 TBird Super Coupe 3.8L SuperCharged, '93 Explorer 4.0L
#5
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Kansas side of the greater KC area
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My 2000 has 5 of the same size tire and they are all goodyear the only difference is the spare doesn't have the white outer edge letters.
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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box
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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box
#6
Mine came with 5 General AW's 255/70/16 OWL, but the spare is a steel wheel not matching polished alum. I changed to the 275/60/17' off a EB Expedition. I prefer Michelin's, I can't wait to wear these POS's out.
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2000 F-150 4x2 XLT Supercab Flairside Toreador Red, 4.2 Auto 3.55 LS axle 275/60R17 Lariat Wheels" Factory CD, Keyless entry, sliding rear window. Slim-Top hard tonneau, K&N, Lund Interceptor
92 4x2 4dr XLT Explorer 121K, 4.0 v6, PaceSetter Exhaust, Wayback seat, Running boards
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2000 F-150 4x2 XLT Supercab Flairside Toreador Red, 4.2 Auto 3.55 LS axle 275/60R17 Lariat Wheels" Factory CD, Keyless entry, sliding rear window. Slim-Top hard tonneau, K&N, Lund Interceptor
92 4x2 4dr XLT Explorer 121K, 4.0 v6, PaceSetter Exhaust, Wayback seat, Running boards
#7
Never heard of the spare being different from the rest. Can't wait for it to stop raining so I can check my truck........
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2000 F-150XL Short Box, Medium Toreador Red/Clearcoat, 4.2 V-6, 5-speed, 3.55 gears, Tinted Windows, Vent Visors, Bed Mat, 255/70/16's, Overhead Console.
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2000 F-150XL Short Box, Medium Toreador Red/Clearcoat, 4.2 V-6, 5-speed, 3.55 gears, Tinted Windows, Vent Visors, Bed Mat, 255/70/16's, Overhead Console.