k9frog Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Hello all, Recently we made our first lincoln purchase, 2015 mkz hybrid with 30000 miles all options except sun roof, It just dont feel right not having a spare tire in the trunk, Is it possible to get a spare tire set-up from a mkz that will fit in the trunk of a mkz hybrid, This is what i am looking at, https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-2018-LINCOLN-MKZ-HYBRID-COMPACT-SPARE-TIRE-WITH-JACK-KIT/323443048617?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Question would be will this fit in the space allowed in the trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfstv Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I believe the reason behind there not being a spare tire included within the Hybrid trim levels is a safety concern. I recall reading this somewhere many months ago - I am not sure whether this is 100% correct, but from what I can recall, there is no spare tire due to the Hybrid battery. In the case of a rear end collision, the spare tire would get pushed forward and into the Hybrid battery - causing major risk for a fire and/or other related electrical safety issues. I've owned my 2014 MKZ Hybrid for almost two years now, and have put over 58,000 miles on it. In that time I've only had two scenarios where I had a nail or other object in the tire causing it to rapidly loose air. The fix was simple enough to air up the tire each morning/afternoon until a new tire came in and I had time to mount it. Everyone has a different comfort level when it comes to working on their vehicles, so what works for me may not work for you - but be weary if you decide to implement a spare tire. The set that you have linked to on eBay should fit - as the foam filament underneath the trunk compartment is removable. I can't tell you for certain, but I would say it would fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9frog Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 I didnt think of that,Not saying it can not happen,But to my thinking you would need to be hit pretty hard in the rear to move that tire up and over the trunk shelf and also the tire is clamp down pretty good But i does give me something to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris109 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I thought it was the extra weight. First I heard anything about it being a safety issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimflutes Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Sure , take out the foam , buy a scissor jack and cross bar your all set . I put one in my 2013 MKZh and then took it out and put it in my 2016 MKZh , it fits perfect and you have peace of mind on long trips . There were instructions on this site and Ford fusion site about tires that fit for a spare . I purchased one and put it on and drove about 50 miles on it to check it out and found it worked great . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9frog Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 I have not been able to find any info one way or the other I know the spare tire size to be •155-70-r17, That is the size tire on ebay for the whole set up, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9frog Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 I spoke to the people from ebay and they told me if i have 26" in the trunk area it will fit, The trunk area is 26-1/4", The tire size is 25.64",It looks good to me so i placed the order for the set-up, Hopefully every thing will fit ok, If not he does have a return policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimflutes Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I just looked in my sub trunk at my spare , here is tire specs that fit the MKZh spare and fits in the trunk . T 135 / 90 / R 16 - 102 M . Of course you have to remove the foam . I rode this tire on my car and it rode great . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9frog Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 6 hours ago, jimflutes said: I just looked in my sub trunk at my spare , here is tire specs that fit the MKZh spare and fits in the trunk . T 135 / 90 / R 16 - 102 M . Of course you have to remove the foam . I rode this tire on my car and it rode great . What year car do you have, I- just looked up my size -155-70-17, I have a 2015 mkz, There really is no difference in sizes between them 2 tires ,I hope to never use the spare but how do you go on a trip with no spare.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimflutes Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 This was for the 2013 MKZh with 18 inch tires and they were fine on the car when I rode on them . I now have a 2016 MKZh with 19 inch tires but have not tried the spare on it yet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9frog Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Once i get the spare tire set-up i will post how well it fit in the trunk, Should have it by thursday, Just thinking i should really try mounting the spare on the car just to make sure it fits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimflutes Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Yes by all means try it on the car as soon as you get it then see if it fits in the sub trunk space , if it fits you know it will work in an emergency , if it does not fit you can send it back right away . Check the air pressure and fill if need be then you will be all set . Good luck , this will give you peace of mind . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris109 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 4 hours ago, jimflutes said: Yes by all means try it on the car as soon as you get it then see if it fits in the sub trunk space , if it fits you know it will work in an emergency , if it does not fit you can send it back right away . Check the air pressure and fill if need be then you will be all set . Good luck , this will give you peace of mind . Even if it is a bit tight, he could always let some of the air out, and, if needed, use the compressor to fill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9frog Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 I got the tire today, i mounted the tire on the car first thing and it fit just fine, The diameter fits it is the side wall height that is messing with me now, I would say it is close to an inch in width to much,Which means when i try to put down the inside trunk cover on it is not sitting flat , I could fix this by cutting out a piece of hard foam,Cut out around the tire and that will fix the issue, Right now im waiting to hear back from the people i got the tire from............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9frog Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 I received the new spare tire today, It fits perfect on the car and in the trunk, The size of this tire is 135-70-17,All is good and we have a spare tire just in case..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuicker Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I bought a spare and jack set too. Just knowing I have one is a little more comforting than not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcgliss Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Now you're ready for Step 2. Have you checked all your lug nuts for the selling problem? Some Ford owners have had problems with the stainless covers expanding or deforming to where a lug wrench will not fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyTanker Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 On 2/6/2019 at 4:27 PM, jimflutes said: This was for the 2013 MKZh with 18 inch tires and they were fine on the car when I rode on them . I now have a 2016 MKZh with 19 inch tires but have not tried the spare on it yet . I know this is old, but did you ever run the spare you bought for your previous Z with your Z with 19” tires? My Z has 19” as well and wondering which would ride better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris109 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 On 5/23/2021 at 2:00 PM, ArmyTanker said: I know this is old, but did you ever run the spare you bought for your previous Z with your Z with 19” tires? My Z has 19” as well and wondering which would ride better. I ask this question also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimflutes Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 No I never had the occasion to use it . The best thing you can do is when you get the tire put it on and ride about 5 miles on it to see how it works . You are only going to use this to get to a place that will fix your damaged tire so you will be going slow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimflutes Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Chris , My spare extended wheel is facing down not up like your picture ,you may have to add two shims under the trunk lid to make it sit flat , also I have a hybrid trunk so that may be different . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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