09fx4guy
Active Member
- Joined
- Jan 10, 2010
- Messages
- 409
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- Location
- USA
- Vehicle Year
- 2009
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- Pre Key w/ #1 Bars
- Tire Size
- 265/70R16
Hello,
I have a quick question, first let me set the scene.
I have a 2009 FX4 that came with the 16 inch aluminum y spoke wheels. The spare wheel is a 16x7 steel wheel with a 235/70R16 Continental Contitrac tire. It has a sticker on it that the tire / rim is for temporary use only.
I also have a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis that was in a minor fender-bender where one of the steel wheels got ever so slightly bent on the lip. I have driven over 5000 miles on it and it has been fine, but I want to replace the wheel for peace of mind.
When I looked at both rims, they appear to be identical, and the listing on websites lists the same steel wheel for either application.
Could I use the spare rim off of the Ranger as a replacement rim for everyday use on the Grand Marquis? Is the temporary sticker on the Ranger spare just there for legal reasons? I don't think they would have made two different rims that are identical. I would be changing the tires on the rims so they match the vehicle they are on.
If I can get away with not buying a used rim of unknown history that could be damaged, or getting a Dorman replacement, I would be happy.
I have a quick question, first let me set the scene.
I have a 2009 FX4 that came with the 16 inch aluminum y spoke wheels. The spare wheel is a 16x7 steel wheel with a 235/70R16 Continental Contitrac tire. It has a sticker on it that the tire / rim is for temporary use only.
I also have a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis that was in a minor fender-bender where one of the steel wheels got ever so slightly bent on the lip. I have driven over 5000 miles on it and it has been fine, but I want to replace the wheel for peace of mind.
When I looked at both rims, they appear to be identical, and the listing on websites lists the same steel wheel for either application.
Could I use the spare rim off of the Ranger as a replacement rim for everyday use on the Grand Marquis? Is the temporary sticker on the Ranger spare just there for legal reasons? I don't think they would have made two different rims that are identical. I would be changing the tires on the rims so they match the vehicle they are on.
If I can get away with not buying a used rim of unknown history that could be damaged, or getting a Dorman replacement, I would be happy.