Does Towing Package come with full-size spare tire?

[Sergeant Gearhead]

Hi, guys! SG here.

I have a question about the towing package on the Bronco Sport. In the b&p it says that it has a full-size spare tire included. I've looked everywhere to see if this is true or not, but so far nothing. Is this true?

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[wiyeti]

Hi, guys! SG here.

I have a question about the towing package on the Bronco Sport. In the b&p it says that it has a full-size spare tire included. I've looked everywhere to see if this is true or not, but so far nothing. Is this true?

My Outer Banks has full size spare. I believe all factory orders with hitch package have full size.

 

[Dustymedic]

When my dealer entered the specs for my order; the sales manager said that when you enter the tow package, mini spare disappears from one column and full sized spare appears in another. I ordered the tow package mostly to get the full size spare.

 

[Osco]

I'd like to hear the cost on the factory installed tow package WITH the full size spare so I can compare with my future add on cost to my base model.
You know, tow rig, hitch, wireing etc, with out spare..

 

[pixlpush]

I may be wrong but I believe the "full Size" spare is the same diameter as the stock tires but still narrower. Still better than a mini spare but not exactly the same as the main tires. I don't have mine yet but I seem to remember this when checking out a badlands with the tow package at the dealer.

 

[Sergeant Gearhead]

When my dealer entered the specs for my order; the sales manager said that when you enter the tow package, mini spare disappears from one column and full sized spare appears in another. I ordered the tow package mostly to get the full size spare.

Thanks for the confirmation! I'm just wondering because I think it's better to avoid the mini spares (my dad calls them donut tires) and instead look for a full-size instead since they're bigger (duh!) and last longer.

 

[Dustymedic]

I may be wrong but I believe the "full Size" spare is the same diameter as the stock tires but still narrower. Still better than a mini spare but not exactly the same as the main tires. I don't have mine yet but I seem to remember this when checking out a badlands with the tow package at the dealer.

The one I looked at had what appeared to be a steel wheel and a slightly narrower tire. But it beats a doughnut when it's 10:00 P.M. and you're 300 miles from home.

 

[Sergeant Gearhead]

The one I looked at had what appeared to be a steel wheel and a slightly narrower tire. But it beats a doughnut when it's 10:00 P.M. and you're 300 miles from home.

Exactly. Also, another downside to having to use a donut tire is that you have to drive at a slower speed than usual because they expect you to go straight to a tire store to get it fixed.

 

[Dustymedic]

Exactly. Also, another downside to having to use a donut tire is that you have to drive at a slower speed than usual because they expect you to go straight to a tire store to get it fixed.

When Chevy started using those back in the late 70s, the rule was no more than 40 MPH for no further than 40 miles

 

[realworld51]

I may be wrong but I believe the "full Size" spare is the same diameter as the stock tires but still narrower. Still better than a mini spare but not exactly the same as the main tires. I don't have mine yet but I seem to remember this when checking out a badlands with the tow package at the dealer.

On vehicles with 18” wheels/tires (std Outer Banks, opt Big Bend) the ‘full size spare’ is still 17” wheel/tire.

 

[AV99GT]

Our Outer Banks with Tow package has a 225/65-17 Spare, and it was 495 sticker price. I looked under the vehicle and the hitch is all one piece with what is the Bumper Beam. also note the rear Fascia (bumper plastic) is different from the non-tow packages.

 

[Shiskamba]

On vehicles with 18” wheels/tires (std Outer Banks, opt Big Bend) the ‘full size spare’ is still 17” wheel/tire.

So not quite, but ALMOST a full size spare.

 

[PapaHotel]

I may be wrong but I believe the "full Size" spare is the same diameter as the stock tires but still narrower. Still better than a mini spare but not exactly the same as the main tires. I don't have mine yet but I seem to remember this when checking out a badlands with the tow package at the dealer.

Also, the full-sized spares (They are wider) have a higher floor, so a bit reduced cargo capacity.

 

[jsus]

Being a Bronco (Sport), it's not a temporary spare (e.g. a Maxxis unit). At least on a Big Bend, it's a ContiProContact just like the other 4, though on a steel wheel. So it's a proper wheel and tire, but may not match the larger wheels/tires depending on configuration.

 

[FirsandFire]

Yes the Factory tow package has a full-size spare tire. As mentioned above the floor of the cargo area is slightly raised. There is a good amount of room in there as well. Mine was the exact same size, brand and model as the 4 that were on the car from factory. Also, with the factory tow option and the larger "floor cover" a larger spare can be fit if you choose to change your tires to a different size. The attached photo is a 245-65-17 (stock size was 225-65-17) I do not think a larger diameter would fit in the factory spare location without some serious modifications.

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