I lowered my spare for the 1st time yesterday and found the 8 dimples resulting from it being pressed against the underside of the bed.

I'm sure that anyone who's checked knows what I'm referring to.

I'll be traveling many miles from home next week (this is why I checked it) and I'm curious to know if anyone has had their spare fail after installing it with these marks on it.

Thanks,
Adam
'97 4.2L 2WD
66,000 miles

 

If the marks have "cut" into the tire at all, I would probably replace it. If it's just "rub" marks, then it'll probably be ok. If any doubt, just pick up a good used tire. I did for only $30 mounted and even balanced! Lots more peace of mind......

 

This went around before
the fix is to glue some carpet up there
for me I just put the spare in the bad
I hav a cover so it's out of site and it
dosn't get salt covered in the winter
I believe that some dealers where replaceing the tires if they where messed up

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99 XLT SC 4x4 STYLESIDE ORP 5.4,AUTO & 3.73 POSI
MED. TOREADOR RED
EXTANG TONEAU,BED MAT,
K&N FILTER & WOOD DASH KIT

 

my spare was the same way, i am actually using it now. it is fine, those marks are now going away. so i say if no whole no problem. but replacing it would give you more peace of mind

 

Last October when I was on vacation I had a blow out and put on the spare it had the rub marks on it so I took it easy for a couple days put 2200 miles on it before putting back under the bed.

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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

 

Adam, if you don't put something between the tire and truck, next time you will have 12 marks. My marks doubled everytime I lowered the tire till I wised up.

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1999 Ford F150 Lariat RegCab 2WD shortbed 5.4L 3.55LS Towpkg Line-X
15.714@85.21