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maro
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- Jul 17, 2008
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- Location
- Philadelphia
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- FORD RANGER
- Engine Size
- 4.0 - 6V
- Transmission
- Automatic
97 Ranger. V6, 4x4 auto locking hubs.
First time I've had to change the tire on the truck since I've owned her (2 yrs)
Front right tire is flat. I get the spare out. Spare tire is the same size as what's on the vehicle. I attempt to simply slide the spare on, and quickly notice that the wheel isn't sliding all the way on over the 4x4 hub. It's as though the diameter of the spare wheel's hub opening is slight smaller.
Needless to say I cracked the 4x4 auto lock hub by trying to tap it on over the wheel. Whatever. My questions is.... Why would my spare wheel not fit if the tire size is exactly the same? What do I look for to find out what size wheel (proper hub opening) I need?
thanks for any help
First time I've had to change the tire on the truck since I've owned her (2 yrs)
Front right tire is flat. I get the spare out. Spare tire is the same size as what's on the vehicle. I attempt to simply slide the spare on, and quickly notice that the wheel isn't sliding all the way on over the 4x4 hub. It's as though the diameter of the spare wheel's hub opening is slight smaller.
Needless to say I cracked the 4x4 auto lock hub by trying to tap it on over the wheel. Whatever. My questions is.... Why would my spare wheel not fit if the tire size is exactly the same? What do I look for to find out what size wheel (proper hub opening) I need?
thanks for any help
