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- 1971 Mach 1 w/408C stroker
My 71 Mustang has the inflatable spare tire, which I am planing on keeping, but not planing on using it as a spare. I will keep in the parts museum in my garage. I would like to have a spare tire that fits my brakes, so must be 15". But having a hatchback with fold down seats leaves me with little space in the trunk. Ideally I would like to use the original spare tire lock down, but based on my measurements, it will be hard to fit a tire bigger than 21". The smallest 15" tire I found is the Achilles ATR-K Economist (https://simpletire.com/achilles-165-45r15-man164515-tires) at 21". The maximum rated load is 853lbs, which may be in the low end for the Mustang. Or should I opt for a bigger tire and locate it somewhere in the middle of the trunk. With the latter option, will there be a "neat" way to lock the tire in place?
In any case, you can see my dilemma. Any other ideas or options?
In any case, you can see my dilemma. Any other ideas or options?