Lincoln Aviator: Changing a Road Wheel / Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information

WARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.

If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire, then it is intended for temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible with a road wheel and tire assembly that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by us. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, you should replace it rather than repair it.

A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly is defined as a spare wheel and tire assembly that is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three types:

1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins with the letter T for tire size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel: This spare tire has a label on the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.

When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not:

• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
• 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 dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time.
• Use commercial car washing equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above 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.
• All-wheel driving capability.

3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel.

   When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:

   • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
   • Use more than one dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly at a time.
   • Use commercial car washing equipment.
   • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly.

   The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly 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.
   • All-wheel driving capability.

   When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly additional caution should be given to:

   • Towing a trailer.
   • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body.
   • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack.

   Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly and seek service as soon as possible.