FrankMasterFlash
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- 2003 Eddie Bauer
I did bit of searching, both Google and through the forums but I am having trouble finding a straight answer.
My Explorer:
2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition
4.6L V8 AWD(not selectable 4X4) With Class III Towing Package
97,500 Miles
I'll give a bit of back story. I was driving and recently got a flat. I went to go get my spare from under the car where, low and behold, there is nothing there but the wire where the tire once was. My best guess is that it was stolen thus leaving me in a predicament. So I had to throw a couple cans of 7-11 generic fix-a-flat(2-Cans) and some real Fix-a-Flat(1 Can for Large Autos) to get me going again. Now on to my questions...
The first question is, is there a part number for the spare tire winch/carrier that I could purchase online? I am having trouble locating what I need. If I did order this online how challenging would it be to swap out?
The second question that I had was in regards to the replacement spare. I have the 17" rims and I know with AWD it is critical to have the same size tires at all times or the transfer case can wear prematurely. Would this steelie work or do I have to spring for the full alloy? I couldn't find a 17" Steelie listed at rockauto.
16" - Steelie
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1315630
17" - 5-Spoke Alloy Replica
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1314946
Is the spare tire carrier/winch able to hold an alloy?
The last question I had is that after putting fix-a-flat in a tire, is it possible to still patch the punctured tire (granted its not in the sidewall) or is the tire trashed now that there is a couple cans of sealant in there? Can a tire shop clean it out? Is the tire valve stem trashed also?
Thanks for the insight!
My Explorer:
2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition
4.6L V8 AWD(not selectable 4X4) With Class III Towing Package
97,500 Miles
I'll give a bit of back story. I was driving and recently got a flat. I went to go get my spare from under the car where, low and behold, there is nothing there but the wire where the tire once was. My best guess is that it was stolen thus leaving me in a predicament. So I had to throw a couple cans of 7-11 generic fix-a-flat(2-Cans) and some real Fix-a-Flat(1 Can for Large Autos) to get me going again. Now on to my questions...
The first question is, is there a part number for the spare tire winch/carrier that I could purchase online? I am having trouble locating what I need. If I did order this online how challenging would it be to swap out?
The second question that I had was in regards to the replacement spare. I have the 17" rims and I know with AWD it is critical to have the same size tires at all times or the transfer case can wear prematurely. Would this steelie work or do I have to spring for the full alloy? I couldn't find a 17" Steelie listed at rockauto.
16" - Steelie
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1315630
17" - 5-Spoke Alloy Replica
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1314946
Is the spare tire carrier/winch able to hold an alloy?
The last question I had is that after putting fix-a-flat in a tire, is it possible to still patch the punctured tire (granted its not in the sidewall) or is the tire trashed now that there is a couple cans of sealant in there? Can a tire shop clean it out? Is the tire valve stem trashed also?
Thanks for the insight!