Nickytwister Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Hi fellas, Got myself a steel spare on the way for the S Max but does anyone know which jack kit best fits; Mondeo or Transit? I know about VW and Audi but being new to Ford I don't know whether wheel braces and jacking points are universal. Can anyone best advise me? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregers Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 which wheel did you get as im after a spare for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickytwister Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 There's a standard 16'' steel wheel which should fit; I've got 18'' titaniums on mine but changing the tyre profile on the steel wheel to match up should work out. I hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregers Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 same as m8,18" snowflakes. the reason i asked is as ford didnt supply a spare from what i have gleaned a lot of peeps buy a spare which isnt suitable for our cars as they weigh iro 2 tonnes. so i hope your spare is up to requirments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
137699 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 You have bought THE WRONG WHEEL! Yes it fits, but it's not designed for the Smax. I cannot stress this enough DO NOT USE THAT WHEEL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. I have seen the results of a failed wheel due to over-load and it's NOT PRETTY and can EASILY lead to FATALITIES - not only to yourself or passengers, but to OTHER INNOCENT ROAD USERS. And your insurance WON'T cover you in this instance. DO THE SENSIBLE THING AND SELL THAT WHEEL TO SOMEONE WITH THE RIGHT CAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickytwister Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Ok - thanks for this. Any chance you could tell me what the right wheel is? It seems like nobody knows the answer to that - this wheel was originally bought from Ford spares (and they're still selling them online) What did you buy for yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickytwister Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 This is the link: http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_smaxgalaxy_16_steel_wheel_f_1385587_c_528.htm I'm not disputing what you're saying about it being wrong - I don't know which is why I've been trying to get some info. However if they are wrong why are they selling them? There are plenty of S Max with these wheels on - as standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
137699 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Apologies - I thought you had purchased a space saver wheel. Yes a full sized steel spare is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickytwister Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 No worries. Any idea on the jack?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
137699 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I have a trolley jack. I'd imagine any scissor jack would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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