Check your spare tire! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

falcongtho3 · 05-27-2021, 09:14 PM

Hi all. As some of you know, I work in the retail tire business. I try to stay on top of my own tire situation, all the while helping those who come in daily wiht the same. One thing I've always preached is, especially if you're going on a trip of any length, checking your spare tire, if you have one. My Boss 302 does not, and I plan on fixing that soon, as their is an aftermarket fix. I try to remember to check the air in my spare on the Mach 1. I know it's only what we refer to as a donut spare, or a temporary spare, but if I need it at least it's there.
Or was.
I was inspecting both cars more thoroughly after last weeks rain and flood in which both of my cars took water into the interiors, wetting the carpets, and that was it. So I thought. Closer inspection on the Boss found water in the spare well, which has never housed a spare. On the Mach 1 I had checked the quarter panel drop downs on the inside of the trunk as there are vent tubes, and it was still bone dry. An inspection of the spare well revealed...a blown up spare tire! Like really blown up, rubber separated from the belt package. Beyond unuseable. What a kick in the nuts!?!
So, in conclusion...check your spare tires. For proper air pressure. For condition. Because, you never know...

White2003Mach1 · 05-28-2021, 12:21 AM

is there an outlet for replacement "donut" spare tires ?

falcongtho3 · 05-28-2021, 07:11 AM

The only one I'm aware of is Tire Rack online. In all my years of doing this, I've never worked for a retailer that's had or had access to them. That's the route I plan on using for a replacement.

DSG2003Mach1 · 05-28-2021, 09:41 AM

I was just thinking the other day mine is so old I should probably just junk it. If I end up with a flat I'll use the tow service under my insurance

falcongtho3 · 05-28-2021, 08:50 PM

A direct replacement Goodyear is $300 (!) from TR, while a Continental (which i a radial, unlike the Goodyear) is $125. I'm pretty sure I'm not worried at this point about the brand. Just want to have a spare at this point.

jbrad88 · 05-29-2021, 08:51 PM

I have one in the 2019. Jeff at wheel replicas sells the correct spare for the big brake cars like your boss and my PP1 car. Buddy of mine got it for his 2012 boss...I have to run it slightly deflated to for the spare tire hole, but I keep an inflator in the car so...

05-27-2021, 09:14 PM	#1
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,271	Check your spare tire! Hi all. As some of you know, I work in the retail tire business. I try to stay on top of my own tire situation, all the while helping those who come in daily wiht the same. One thing I've always preached is, especially if you're going on a trip of any length, checking your spare tire, if you have one. My Boss 302 does not, and I plan on fixing that soon, as their is an aftermarket fix. I try to remember to check the air in my spare on the Mach 1. I know it's only what we refer to as a donut spare, or a temporary spare, but if I need it at least it's there. Or was. I was inspecting both cars more thoroughly after last weeks rain and flood in which both of my cars took water into the interiors, wetting the carpets, and that was it. So I thought. Closer inspection on the Boss found water in the spare well, which has never housed a spare. On the Mach 1 I had checked the quarter panel drop downs on the inside of the trunk as there are vent tubes, and it was still bone dry. An inspection of the spare well revealed...a blown up spare tire! Like really blown up, rubber separated from the belt package. Beyond unuseable. What a kick in the nuts!?! So, in conclusion...check your spare tires. For proper air pressure. For condition. Because, you never know... __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-28-2021, 12:21 AM	#2
White2003Mach1 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: midwest city,Ok Posts: 1,666	Re: Check your spare tire! is there an outlet for replacement "donut" spare tires ? __________________ Rex Schuler '03 white Mach1-- born date 3/31/03 serial # 3243 bought on 4/19/03 personalized tag "MYSTANG"

05-28-2021, 07:11 AM	#3
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,271	Re: Check your spare tire! The only one I'm aware of is Tire Rack online. In all my years of doing this, I've never worked for a retailer that's had or had access to them. That's the route I plan on using for a replacement. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-28-2021, 09:41 AM	#4
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Check your spare tire! I was just thinking the other day mine is so old I should probably just junk it. If I end up with a flat I'll use the tow service under my insurance __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

05-28-2021, 08:50 PM	#5
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,271	Re: Check your spare tire! A direct replacement Goodyear is $300 (!) from TR, while a Continental (which i a radial, unlike the Goodyear) is $125. I'm pretty sure I'm not worried at this point about the brand. Just want to have a spare at this point. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-29-2021, 08:51 PM	#6
jbrad88 Original Owner Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Check your spare tire! I have one in the 2019. Jeff at wheel replicas sells the correct spare for the big brake cars like your boss and my PP1 car. Buddy of mine got it for his 2012 boss...I have to run it slightly deflated to for the spare tire hole, but I keep an inflator in the car so... Attached Thumbnails __________________ JB 03 Torch Red Mach 1 21 FJG Mach 1 Stainless Steel Systems Adrenaline Series BBK long tube headers catted x pipe 18x9 18x10- Solid Gloss Black FR5's Nitto 555 g2 275/35r18's 285/35r18 MGW Shifter With Mach1 Shift Knob 4.10's & 31 spline Mosers and 31 Spline Posi Steeda Sport Springs Tokiko Illuminas J@M weight Jacker LCA's J@M Rear UCA's J@M Braided steel brake lines Eibach Sway Bars

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