2019 F-150 strange key?
01-26-2019, 12:35 PM
#11
While I was under there, I noticed the spare is a 255/70r18 Goodyear, while the truck is mounted with Michelin 275/65r18. I know the tire size is essential the same diameter wise, but is that Ford's standard practice of mixing tires for their spare? I am not concerned about it, but rather just curious.
Spare is to be used temporarily. If they started offering spares the same as the other four wheels, and when someone changes to the spare, they may not get the other bust tire replaced due to the spare already matching. Then on your next flat...well.
When I had one of my stock 22s bust a tire, I had to put the donut on. I made damn sure I made every effort to get that donut off soon because the truck looked stupid.
01-28-2019, 12:29 PM
#13
American member
Not to derail totally. My 05 had BF Goodrich Rugged Trail on it and for the spare too.
I did what you shouldn't and decided to save money by using the spare and didn't think about the fact I'd have to see a bald tire from then on.
I did what you shouldn't and decided to save money by using the spare and didn't think about the fact I'd have to see a bald tire from then on.
01-28-2019, 12:44 PM
#14
Senior Member
The spare being a full-size tire... is it a regular load tire, or one of those 50mi/50mph tires?
I can see why we'd need a matching diameter spare with elockers and what not, but haven't crawled underneath yet to check out the specs.
I can see why we'd need a matching diameter spare with elockers and what not, but haven't crawled underneath yet to check out the specs.
01-28-2019, 12:50 PM
#15
While I was under there, I noticed the spare is a 255/70r18 Goodyear, while the truck is mounted with Michelin 275/65r18. I know the tire size is essential the same diameter wise, but is that Ford's standard practice of mixing tires for their spare? I am not concerned about it, but rather just curious.
01-28-2019, 01:04 PM
#16
Senior Member
Thread Starter
It's a full size, full duty spare.
01-29-2019, 10:14 AM
#19
Senior Member
Just sharing a past experience with you.
After hearing about thefts of spare tires, I added a bike lock to the spare under my 97 F150. In 1999, I got a flat. The cable had corroded so badly, I could not get the key to open it.
Ford roadside towed it at no charge. The tire was repaired and I got my truck back.
The next thing I did was borrow a large cable cutter and remove the lock.
I’m on my 4th F150 since, and have never added those locks again.
After hearing about thefts of spare tires, I added a bike lock to the spare under my 97 F150. In 1999, I got a flat. The cable had corroded so badly, I could not get the key to open it.
Ford roadside towed it at no charge. The tire was repaired and I got my truck back.
The next thing I did was borrow a large cable cutter and remove the lock.
I’m on my 4th F150 since, and have never added those locks again.
01-29-2019, 11:39 AM
#20
Senior Member
One of the posters noted the Box Link keys looks like a Yakima key. I can confirm that they are the same look. I've got a Yakima bike rack and the Box Link Keys in my truck, and ocasionally grab the wrong one. I suppose I could just take the box link keys out of the truck since I never use them...