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: GT500 Lack of spare tire


98Snake
05-21-2006, 07:18 PM
ShelbyWise, 07 Shelby, or anyone else: Can you advise what is different in the design of the GT500 that prohibits it from having a "donut" spare like the GT and the V6? :confused:

Thanks

07 SHELBY
05-21-2006, 07:28 PM
The tire won't fit in the trunk even though it has a spot in the trunk.You get road service and an air inflation kit. Here's a picture.

I am sorry you said a donut.You cannot put a donut on a car that goes 155 mph from the factory.

FoMoCo Man
05-21-2006, 08:18 PM
I think it's because of the brembo brakes.
I have brembo's on my Acura TL and the donut is of a very special design let me tell you.So I guess considering the size of the tire and the size the brakes makes it impossible to fit the lifesaver in the sheetmetal slot that mustangs have.
This is just a guess but it makes sense.:o

98Snake
05-21-2006, 09:22 PM
The tire won't fit in the trunk even though it has a spot in the trunk.You get road service and an air inflation kit. Here's a picture.

I am sorry you said a donut.You cannot put a donut on a car that goes 155 mph from the factory.


I understand your point, but I wouldn't mind being able to limp down to the next exit if you get my drift.

07 SHELBY
05-22-2006, 07:02 AM
Ford gives free road service like AAA.I would sure hate to dump the clutch by accident and have that rubber peal off like a bananna and have the car up against a tree after I just waited 2 years to get you know "Shelby".

FoMoCo Man
05-23-2006, 06:41 PM
OH Ya!!!