The steel rims rot in the northeast, AAA will not change them if they too bad. My 1976 Corvette's spare, sat in a protective, plastic clam shell and was easy to remove. The tire would slide out. I checked it and was surprised to see it was in like new condition(in 2001). It was a steel 'rally' rim. I recommend putting a tire cover on them(like on the jeeps). I have a hard cover off a Toyota FJ cruiser. I bought on craigslist for $20. They use a similar size tire. Ford should put the correct size tire, especially after the 'Firestone rollover' recall.
2011 Expy Spare Tire Question
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That was 19 years ago... And nothing related to a steel wheel nor spare tire. 
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If the handling is affected(esp. A4wd), its a problem. $80K vehicle should have a matching size spare.That was 19 years ago... And nothing related to a steel wheel nor spare tire.
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Quit while you're not too far behind...
Evidently the correct spare tire is not important. Manufacturers do as they please. Dealers ignore the problem. Buyers have been buying crap for at least one decade since my 08 has the mismatched 17" spare. Had I known to look at the spare then, I would not have purchased unless I had the right spare.
Our second vehicle is different. I knew to look. Held out for a full size spare and now all tires and rims match factory ground tires. The buyer has control of the situation. It depends on how important what you want is.
Our second vehicle is different. I knew to look. Held out for a full size spare and now all tires and rims match factory ground tires. The buyer has control of the situation. It depends on how important what you want is.
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Anyone who wants, or thinks they need, a matching bling spare "rim" and tire can buy one easily. Just order it. Don't expect it to be free.
The tires in Post 23 are within 1.3% of the same circumference. No big deal, it's a spare so you can get the bling tire replaced eventually. Won't mess up anti-lock brakes or stability control. Your bling wheel under the truck for years waiting for the flat that never happens will be weather abused every day. I read in a Wiki (so it must be true!) that tire rotation is not part of maintenance in Europe at all. Let alone with a 5th wheel in the mix. I wonder that they know that we don't.
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The tires in Post 23 are within 1.3% of the same circumference. No big deal, it's a spare so you can get the bling tire replaced eventually. Won't mess up anti-lock brakes or stability control. Your bling wheel under the truck for years waiting for the flat that never happens will be weather abused every day. I read in a Wiki (so it must be true!) that tire rotation is not part of maintenance in Europe at all. Let alone with a 5th wheel in the mix. I wonder that they know that we don't.
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Mannn! This happened to me too I was dumbfounded cuz I have 18's but my spare is a 17. If you look at the information build sheet right inside you drivers side door at the bottom it will tell you what your spare and tires should be. So yes the 17inch was correct the go by the height which mine is a 70.
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Judging from the tire pressure and cargo/towing threads here you're one of the few who's looked at that placard.
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