Wheel Source?

[White Knuckles]

Now that they have discontinued the use of the full size spare and gone to the temp donut; I wonder if there are any remaining full size wheels?

Since the spare wheel was not chromed, I would like to acquire three more and have them black powder-coated. I think it would look pretty good with black wheels accented by the chrome godshead center and chrome lugnuts.

Who manufactured the wheels? Anyone know the source? Cost?

[Logan]

Even though the full-size spare is no longer in production cars, you should still be able to order the unfinished wheel through a Ford parts counter...

[KSMM03]

WN: I'd like to see that, I'd honestly go that route if it looks good, chrome is alright...but after a while it gets to be a pain to polish etc......

[jefferson-mo]

Hey guys the part # for full size spare(non-polished) is 3W3Z-1007-EA
retail $350.28 ea.

By the way the 'Polished wheel is 3W3Z-1007-BA
List price $537.10!!

Jefferson


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[Marauderman]

Wait a minute here!!!! AM I reading this correctly---H.aAs it been said here that the new MM's on the lot's of Dealers DO NOT HAVE A FULL SPARE TIRE any longer from the production line???

If so. when did this happen? My MM was built in June '02--took delivery 11'02...Oh yes..it has a full spare ....

[chapel1]

If it has traction control button on the dash it will have a donut for a spare.

[White Knuckles]

Thanks Jefferson-mo for the part # and prices.
One more item for my wish list
:)

[RCSignals]

Originally posted by chapel1
If it has traction control button on the dash it will have a donut for a spare.

Not exactly a "donut" in the traditional mini spare sense. It's described as a 18" spun aluminum wheel

[schuvwj]

Originally posted by jefferson-mo
Hey guys the part # for full size spare(non-polished) is 3W3Z-1007-EA
retail $350.28 ea. I will sell them for $262.71 plus shipping.
Of course they're special order but there seems to be plenty in LA,Chicago,Atlanta, Detroit and Memphis PDCs.

By the way the 'Polished wheel is 3W3Z-1007-BA
List price $537.10!!

Jefferson
Pearson Ford San Diego, CA

:confused:
jefferson-mo, do you know what the rear chromed polished wheels would cost?
I am wondering about the cost to put the same sized wheel and tire on the front as is on the rear. This would allow 4 wheel rotation.

God this is a fun car to drive!! :D

[KSMM03]

Bill,

I believe the wheels are the same size, just that the tire sizes are different. Mercury had a method to their madness as to why the different tire size, I want to say it either has something to do with the ABS, or the computer. But I'm not sure.

[Logan]

Any car built past Oct 9th has a mini spare and traction control standard.