I was just wondering out of complete curiosity, when you option the 18" spare from Ford, what tyre does it come with?

I wouldn't think the Dunlop SP9000 would be suitable for the spare considering it's directional.

Id imagine it would be the same, you get the same dunlop as on the car when you oreder the spare 17" alloy

Shane

I was just wondering out of complete curiosity, when you option the 18" spare from Ford, what tyre does it come with?

I wouldn't think the Dunlop SP9000 would be suitable for the spare considering it's directional.

Yes, the spare is a Dunlop SP9000 and it is to be placed on the left side of the car. It is OK to put a directional tyre on the wrong side just not for long and don't do anything silly.

My front left tyre developed a bulge in it and the spare came in handy. Obviously since it was on the correct side of the car, I could drive it as per normal. I recommend to anyone to option the spare alloy.

yep, SP9000 - I got the 5th 18" even though I did not option it. I did option the premo brakes though, maybe that was the reason, or maybe my salesman was just looking after me?

crisso

yep, SP9000 - I got the 5th 18" even though I did not option it. I did option the premo brakes though, maybe that was the reason, or maybe my salesman was just looking after me?

crisso

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Yes an alloy spare is a mandatory option with the premium brakes. You need a wheel bigger than the 16" space saver to fit over them.

regards,

aa

placing a directional tyre on the wrong way wont do anything unless in the wet, if u need hard braking or cornering.

directional tyres are basically only for wet weather.. they just shoot the water fromt he middle of the tread out to the sides.

Thanks guys for clearing that up for me.