Tire Replacement

Removal and Installation

Use Rotunda Tire Changer 104-00235 or equivalent to mount or dismount tires. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions. Do not use hand tools or tire irons alone to change tire as this may cause damage to tire beads or wheel (1007) .

NOTE: GT and Cobra models are equipped with P225/55ZR16 and P245/45ZR17 tires respectively which may have asymmetrical tread patterns. The sidewall marked "This side in" must be mounted on the inboard side of the wheel as appropriate.

Use the appropriate equipment and adhere to prescribed safety instructions to avoid damage to the tire and possible injury.

Do not remove the high-pressure temporary spare tire from the wheel . Do not service temporary spare.

Rim bead seats (steel wheels only) should be cleaned with a wire brush or coarse steel wool to remove lubricants, old rubber and light rust.

Aluminum wheel rim bead seats should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner to remove tire mounting lubricants and old rubber. Before mounting or dismounting a tire, the bead area should be well lubricated with a rubber lubricant meeting Ford specification ESR-M99B135-A or equivalent.

After mounting, inflate the tire so its beads are completely seated. Install the valve core and inflate the tire to the proper pressure.