Ford Thunderbird Spare Tire

The Ford Thunderbird, renowned for its classic design and powerful performance, comes equipped with a spare tire to ensure uninterrupted journeys even in the event of a tire puncture. Generally, the vehicle comes with a temporary spare tire, often referred to as a "donut," designed as a short-term solution when the regular tire gets damaged or flat. The spare tire is commonly smaller than the original tires, typically around the size of 16 inches, although the size may vary based on the car ' s specific model and year of manufacture. The exact size, type, and specifications of the Ford Thunderbird's spare tire can be found in the user manual or imprinted on the side of the spare tire itself, providing drivers with the necessary information to handle unforeseen tire-related incidents and maintain safe driving conditions.

Ford Thunderbird models manufactured from 1990 to 2005 have tires with overall diameter ranging from 26.3" to 26.9", allowing the use of a temporary spare tire with a near same diameter as the OEM tire. Tire diameter and wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Ford Thunderbird years and trims.

Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some Ford Thunderbird vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 25.5" to 27.7". Some Thunderbird models may require the use of a traditional full-size tire as a spare. To ensure safe temporary mobility in case of a road emergency, always refer to the vehicle owner's manual for the correct Ford Thunderbird spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.

Spare Size	Spare Diameter
T145/60R20from $271.36	26.9"
T145/80D18from $257.05	27.1"
T155/70R19from $237.96	27.6"
T155/70R18from $178.60	26.6"
T155/70D17from $175.43	25.6"
T165/80R17from $166.85	27.4"
T135/90R17from $158.19	26.6"
T135/90R16from $155.20	25.6"
T135/70R19from $147.99	26.5"
T145/65R20from $146.43	27.4"
T155/70R17from $139.76	25.6"
T135/80R18from $125.96	26.5"
T165/80D17from $124.93	27.4"
T145/70D18from $118.97	26"
T115/95R17from $117.54	25.6"
T155/80D17from $97.90	26.8"
T155/90D16from $92.99	27"
T145/90D16from $88.99	26.3"
T145/80D17from $81.99	26.1"
T185/60R17	25.7"
T155/80R17	26.8"
T155/90R16	27"
T165/70D17	26.1"
T165/70D18	27.1"
T165/70R17	26.1"
T165/70R18	27.1"
T185/55D18	26"
T185/55R18	26"
T185/60D17	25.7"
T155/80R16	25.7"
T155/80D16	25.7"
T155/70D18	26.6"
T135/80D18	26.5"
T135/90D16	25.6"
T135/90D17	26.6"
T145/70R18	26"
T145/80R17	26.1"
T145/80R18	27.1"
T145/90D17	27.3"
T145/90R16	26.3"
T145/90R17	27.3"
T125/70R19	25.9"

Spare Tire for Ford Thunderbird

Discover spare tire solutions for your Ford Thunderbird based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. Ford Thunderbird tire size can vary depending on the year and trim. Make sure to check the load index and load capacity of the spare tire to ensure that it is capable to safely support your vehicle's weight.

All listed guides, data and/or calculations are for informational purposes only. Spare-Tires.com does not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy of or the results of the use of this information. Always refer to vehicle owner's manual for the correct spare tire size configuration.