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T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information

Your vehicle may be equipped with a T-type/mini-spare tire. This tire will

have the words ⬙Temporary Use Only⬙ molded into the tire sidewall. This

spare tire is considered ⬙temporary⬙. Replace the T-type/mini-spare with

a tire of the same size, speed rating and load carrying capacity as the

other road tires as soon as possible.

It is not recommended that the vehicle be operated in 4WD modes with a

T-type/mini-spare tire. If 4WD operation is necessary, do not operate above

speeds of 16 km/h (10 mph) or for distances above 80 km (50 miles).

When driving with the T-type/mini-spare tire do not:

• Exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)

• Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the

Safety Compliance Label

• Tow a trailer

• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the T-type/mini spare

tire

• Use more than one T-type/mini spare tire at a time

• Use commercial car washing equipment

• Try to repair the T-type/mini spare tire

Use of a T-type/mini spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to

impairment of the following:

• Handling, stability and braking performance

• Comfort and noise

• Ground clearance and parking at curbs

• Winter weather driving capability

• Wet weather driving capability

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information

Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased

risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A

dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is

different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If

you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary

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Ford 2004 Ranger v.2 User Manual Page 146