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    Spare tire and wheel for Daytona coupe

    Hey Y'all,
    I have the FFR 18" Halibrand replica wheels on my build. FFR provided the wheel spacing specs below, but I'm not sure how to shop for a spare wheel/tire based on this (that also fits in the back of the car).
    Does anyone know a brand of car that has a wheel that fits these that I could just order off of tirerack.com? Or, any other ideas are appreciated. Also, include flat tire stories so that I'm motivated to get this purchased and in there - haha.
    Thanks,
    Craig



    Technical Specifications:
    Front Wheel Size (Diameter x width): 18"x 9"
    Rear Wheel Size (Diameter x width): 18"x 11"
    Front Wheel Backspace: 6.00" (24mm Offset)
    Rear Wheel Backspace: 6.46" (12mm Offset)
    Wheel Lug Pattern: Ford style 5 lug x 4.5" bolt circle

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    Not a waxer Jeff Kleiner's Avatar
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    An 18" OEM Mustang take off rim from 2015 and later should fit.

    Jeff

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    I have 18" wheels on my Mustang restomod. The spare from a 2017 Mustang GT is what I am using. Actually, for a spare, the all black spoke wheel looks decent. Not your typical steel rimmed spare, but an alloy wheel.
    MK4 base kit, 2004 Mach 1 donor, 4.6L DOHC, TR-3650 5-speed, narrowed stock axle with 3.55 gears and TruTrac, PS, PB, ABS, 17" Halibrand replica wheels, started 12/2011, registered 9/2014, sold 3/1/2018.
    1970 Mustang Fastback Coyote powered Boss 302 tribute. Started 10/14/16.
    Gen 3 Coupe Base Kit non-donor build. Ordered 4/5/2024 to be received August 2024.

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    My spare fits in the storage area. Hasn't been out of the case and hope it stays that way. But something to consider IMO. This is the one I have ($65 on Amazon) but plenty of other choices. Worst case roadside assistance/tow truck was a cheap add to my insurance.
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    Thanks Everyone. I think I'm going to make an effort to have the spare with me all the time - at least when driving outside the city. Hopefully I never have to have it towed for ANY reason. This car is so low I image it's pretty easy to damage.
    I'm going to look for the appropriate mustang wheel for my spare. Appreciate the help!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigShooter View Post
    Hopefully I never have to have it towed for ANY reason. This car is so low I image it's pretty easy to damage.
    Agree a standard tow truck is asking for damage on these cars. That's way you would always specify a flatbed/roll-on type. The towing company will typically give you a little grief and say you may have to wait longer (ask me how I know...) but the chances of any damage are very low. You'll need to do your homework if you really want to carry an actual spare. Including a jack that will lift the car with little/no clearance once the tire goes flat.
    Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
    Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
    Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.

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    You’re going to have something else go wrong before a flat happens. Carry a tire plug and portable inflator if you’re that worried.

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