This is with a 245/65/17 underneath
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Yes, most 4WD systems are intolerant of different sized wheels. My comment was as regards the Bronco Sport. The Owner's Manual for the Bronco Sport has an entire section on using a different sized spare wheel, so I believe its drive system is designed to be tolerant of this scenario. Which is a good thing, because Ford has installed different sized "full-size" spare tires in all the Badlands that came with the optional 235 width tires. Granted, there's not a lot of difference in diameter between a 225/65R17 and a 235/65R17, but they are different diameter.Not specifically positive about the BS, but most AWD systems will not tolerate a different size tire on one position. I think that if you had the size difference on one "axle" (meaning both tires on that axle) it would not be a big problem. The problem is in the clutches the are part of the AWD system if you are spinning one side more than the other, the clutches are wearing prematurely. Yes, the wheels turn at different rates in corners, but not all the time.
That being said, as long as you are rotating the tires every 5k or so, there should not be a "significant" difference in tire diameter, if you are rotating in a 5th full-size spare.
Correct but you still have to take the padding out as your picture indicates.If you donāt have a factory full-size spare like with the tow package, the floor of the truck area is shallower by a couple inches. Bronco Sports with the factory full size spare have a different floor pan cover over the spare tire that accommodates a larger tire without the gaps you mention.
What padding are you referring to?Correct but you still have to take the padding out as your picture indicates.
The foam. This is my wifeās BS that doesnāt have a 245 in it.What padding are you referring to?
Your foam is removed.The foam. This is my wifeās BS that doesnāt have a 245 in it.
Mine didn't have that so Iām not sure if itās only on certain trim levels. Either way, it looks like a thinner version of carpet padding, at most it looks to be 3/16ā thick. Iād be surprised if it made much difference.The foam. This is my wifeās BS that doesnāt have a 245 in it.
I own 2 2022 Badlands and both had it. It makes a difference. Without removing it the 245 wonāt go the whole way down and the cover will not sit flush. You have to remove it for the tire to drop down so the cover is flush.Mine didn't have that so Iām not sure if itās only on certain trim levels. Either way, it looks like a thinner version of carpet padding, at most it looks to be 3/16ā thick. Iād be surprised if it made much difference.
Well then youāre right, it needs to be removed. My ā21 big bend didnāt have it so it was a non-issue for me. Itās odd to see the variance between trims and/or build years. It must have something to do with sound deadening.I own 2 2022 Badlands and both had it. It makes a difference. Without removing it the 245 wonāt go the whole way down and the cover will not sit flush. You have to remove it for the tire to drop down so the cover is flush.
Definitely odd it wouldn't be included on all trims.Well then youāre right, it needs to be removed. My ā21 big bend didnāt have it so it was a non-issue for me. Itās odd to see the variance between trims and/or build years. It must have something to do with sound deadening.
Maybe it was an oversight when they built mine. It must have been either that or the engine cover hahaha. Iām happy to have gotten the engine cover.Definitely odd it wouldn't be included on all trims.
There is also a different spare cover correct? It sits higher to accommodate the larger tire? I think it even āloses storageā I think badlands is listed at 3 cu. ft. Less cargo room because the taller spare cover. Hope someone can confirm that245ās will fit. Search the threads and youāll find a ton of posts on this and pics
I donāt think itās different. There are 2 slots that it slides in to. A lower and upper. The full size spare just forces the cover to slide into the holes slotThere is also a different spare cover correct? It sits higher to accommodate the larger tire? I think it even āloses storageā I think badlands is listed at 3 cu. ft. Less cargo room because the taller spare cover. Hope someone can confirm that
It will be very, very tight if it does. Iām guessing you wonāt get it dropped in enough for the lid to sit flush. I havenāt seen anyone post a spare of that size before.Does anyone know if a 30" tall tire will fit (235/70R17)? In other words, is there a half inch to spare with 245/65s?
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