Wheel for full-size spare

[ghouck]

I'm looking for an idea of what to use for a full-size spare. I have a '15 Limited with 20" wheels. I live in Alaska which makes me leery of using an aftermarket alloy wheel, and stock 20" are expensive. Is there a steel 20" wheel that will fit as a spare? Thanks, Greg.

 

[peterk9]

I'm looking for an idea of what to use for a full-size spare. I have a '15 Limited with 20" wheels. I live in Alaska which makes me leery of using an aftermarket alloy wheel, and stock 20" are expensive. Is there a steel 20" wheel that will fit as a spare? Thanks, Greg.

Short answer appears to be NO.
http://www.explorerforum.com/xenfor...e-oem-sport-tires-for-full-size-spare.403700/
http://www.explorerforum.com/xenforo/index.php?threads/donut-spare-or-full-size-tire.378923/
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/spare-tire-18-vs-20.420225/

Peter

 

[PapaGary]

Is the Explorer bolt pattern 5X4.5? If so this might work:

http://www.getallparts.com/p-941-premium-replacement-20x75-steel-20-round-vent-wheel-rim-99015.aspx

 

[ghouck]

It is indeed 5 x 4.5 but Im not sure if that offset is correct, it appears to be a chrysler wheel in that link. I don't care that a full size spare won't fit in the well where the donut resides also.

 

[peterk9]

It is indeed 5 x 4.5 but Im not sure if that offset is correct, it appears to be a chrysler wheel in that link. I don't care that a full size spare won't fit in the well where the donut resides also.

I think part of the issue is the width of the tread. You likely won't be able to put the cover back on. I think someone actually tried it a few years ago.

Peter

 

[Jon M]

Have you tried eBay or a junkyard for the OEM wheel?

 

[peterk9]

I'm looking for an idea of what to use for a full-size spare. I have a '15 Limited with 20" wheels. I live in Alaska which makes me leery of using an aftermarket alloy wheel, and stock 20" are expensive. Is there a steel 20" wheel that will fit as a spare? Thanks, Greg.

Ford has the police interceptor steel wheel. Haven't checked if they have a 20". I'm running the 18" for Winter wheels in place of the OEM 20". I am also 99.9% sure they will not fit in the spare tire well.

Peter

 

[96firephoenix]

is it.... this wheel?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-FORD-EXP...ash=item4d4e4f9641:g:e7cAAOSwMVdYIe54&vxp=mtr

 

[ghouck]

is it.... this wheel?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-FORD-EXP...ash=item4d4e4f9641:g:e7cAAOSwMVdYIe54&vxp=mtr

That is it or close, I was hoping to spend much less than that.

As I stated earlier, I do not car if it does not fit in the spare tire well. I have looked at salvage yards and ebay, they're all asking a bit more than I would expect. 200+ for one wheel in questionable shape. There are several on Ebay for better prices but shipping to Alaska is either not offered or unrealistic.

Edit: And now I see some on ebay with reasonable or even free shipping, although I doubt the ones stating free shipping will honor that shipping to Alaska. Thanks -Greg.