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/forums/showthread.php?18258-Zippy-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.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51360029340_0d15429b87_c.jpg

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

[RedSN]

Looks made for it.
If you find a spare spare ….let me know ;)



Was able to make it work with a small spacer on the front. Looks pretty good for a spare too!
It fits perfectly in the rear where the spare goes.
http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=23281&d=1614827945

No replies in your build thread, so I’ll post the question here:
What kind of spacer did you need? Thin enough that the stock studs work okay?

[Zippy]

Looks made for it.
If you find a spare spare ….let me know ;)



No replies in your build thread, so I’ll post the question here:
What kind of spacer did you need? Thin enough that the stock studs work okay?

It was a really thin spacer. I'll measure it and let you know.
Lots of thread left on the nuts.

[fast Ed]

Don, you are welcome to borrow the 17" S197 spare I have around to test fit ... I'm thinking that it would likely clear your Cobra brakes, probably without a spacer. With the bulkier calipers that Ross has, the spacer was needed on the 18" wheel but I think your 2-piston clampers would clear.

[Zippy]

Yeah for sure, cobra caliper's would not need any spacer.