How do you get the spare tire off a 2004 Ford Freestar?
How do you get the spare tire off a 2004 Ford Freestar?
Depending on your van, either lift up on the cargo bin door in the rear and you will see a hex shaped nut or in the 2nd row seats there is a little circle that is cut out of the carpet with the same hex shaped nut. Use the lug wrench and turn the nut counterclockwise to lower the spare tire.
Can I use any tire as a spare?
The short answer is ‘NO’. A donut spare tire can not be safely interchanged between vehicles. Tire Rack only recommends interchanging donut spare tires with the exact same make and model of car. Donut or compact spare tires are specifically designed for the vehicles that they are paired with.
Do spare tires need to be replaced?
Spare Tires May Need to Be Replaced In most instances, a car’s spare tire should be replaced approximately every eight years. Your car’s manual can provide details about how frequently you should replace your vehicle’s spare tire.
How do I get my Ford spare tire down without the tool?
Spare Tire Removal WITHOUT Key
- Tools needed: Small chunks of 2×4, joint pliers and a friend to hassle you (Optional).
- Get under truck and pull and turn at the same time on guide tube (pull towards rear of truck).
- Get under truck on passenger side of spare.
- Feel around the top side of tire and locate the worthless key for dropping spare.
Do wheel locks really prevent theft?
Well, as is more often the reality, anti-theft devices such as wheel locks and even alarms are nothing more than a deterrent—a minor nuisance for a car thief. If a thief really wants your wheels, he or she will get them locks or not. It will just take them an extra 30 seconds.
Does AutoZone sell wheel lock keys?
Yes, you may have just bought a car, van, caravan, motor-home, trailer or even a horsebox and discovered that your locking wheel nut (removal tool) is missing or you may have lost or broken your locking wheel nut. …
Does Discount Tire brake wheel locks?
Discount tire will remove the locks for like 5 bucks per rim. Check the spare tire …might’ve dropped in there with the jack and tire changing kit.
Does Discount Tire do balancing?
Short answer: as a part of our commitment to our customers, if you bought your tires from one of our locations the upfront installation charges include lifetime spin balancing. Any tire rotation, balancing or rebalancing service, air pressure check or puncture repair on tires sold at Discount Tire is always free.