I would like to get a 'spare' tire for my 2021 Ford Escape AWD.
Ford does not offer a donut tire as an option. Edit: well maybe they do.
Which means I would need to get a full size tire & rim / I'm ok with that.
My 2021 came with 225/65R17 tires (installed 2020 thru 2021).
The junkyard I called had no 2021 (or 2020) Escapes.
But did have a 2019 which comes with 235/55R17 (installed 2013 thru 2019).
The width difference is 10mm (.393")
I will check the center hole diameter and lug pattern, if all looks good then-
Question: Can you put a 225mm wide tire on a (steel) rim that had a 235mm tire on it ?
My concern is the bead area getting a good seal with no added stress to the tire.
I stopped at a Tire Shop and was told, "it would be fine"
So, ok to buy ?
Or should I call more junkyards and get the specific year (2020 or 2021) ?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Ford does not offer a donut tire as an option. Edit: well maybe they do.
Which means I would need to get a full size tire & rim / I'm ok with that.
My 2021 came with 225/65R17 tires (installed 2020 thru 2021).
The junkyard I called had no 2021 (or 2020) Escapes.
But did have a 2019 which comes with 235/55R17 (installed 2013 thru 2019).
The width difference is 10mm (.393")
I will check the center hole diameter and lug pattern, if all looks good then-
Question: Can you put a 225mm wide tire on a (steel) rim that had a 235mm tire on it ?
My concern is the bead area getting a good seal with no added stress to the tire.
I stopped at a Tire Shop and was told, "it would be fine"
So, ok to buy ?
Or should I call more junkyards and get the specific year (2020 or 2021) ?
Thanks for any suggestions.
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