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I decided to simplify & move the basic information that we learned about getting a larger than stock Spare Tire and Wheel. The objective was to get a spare tire that is as close to the 18" optional W/T as possible and still have it fit in the trunk. The humungous working Thread with all the Posts is seen here, this new Thread only has the final, workable solution I came up with. It may be done another way by someone else, this is only my version of getting the job done. Information about obtaining a Jack and Lug Wrench is in the other Thread. ======== Took long enough to get this project finished but now it's complete. The Foam Insert is out, the spare is in. The exact part numbers that I have on my receipt are: QTY - FP NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 - CV6Z-1015-B T16" x 4" WHEEL ASSEMBLY 1 - 9002-0340377-000 T135/90R16 tire, Continental My Dealer mounted/balanced the bigger than stock Continental T135/90-16 spare tire on a T16x4T standard Fusion spare tire wheel (CV6Z1015B). 1. Does it fit in the trunk wheel well?' YES, exactly, with no room to spare (pun intended). 2. Is this larger spare tire/wheel the same size as the optional 18" wheel/tire on my car? Almost, this wheel/tire setup is only 1/2" difference in diameter. Note: The standard Fusion spare tire/wheel combo is over 2-1/2" smaller than my optional 18" tire/wheels. That is a huge difference in size. * Recommended tire pressure is noted on the sidewall of each brand tire. 3. How does it drive on the car? Pretty well, with hands off the steering wheel it drove straight. Again, stopping with hands off the steering wheel showed only a slight tug to the direction of the spare. The dealer tire tech and I drove around for about 10 minutes with speeds up to 50mph. Handling was acceptable, stops were easy, all was fine for a Temp Spare. I guess we didn't drive long enough because the TPMS light didn't come on, nor did any other dash alerts. Stowing the spare in the car: It's a snug fit, does not need the hold down screw. That's good because I stowed it inverted, so the inside of the wheel is up, allowing some storage. I was able to get a small air compressor, some road flares, jumper cables and funnel to nestle in there, all level and flat. Where to stow the Jack/Lug Wrench combo? I did it this way and it works just fine. Edit: What Jack to use? The Jack can be purchased from the Ford Parts counter, just use the standard 2013 non-hybrid Fusion Jack/Lug Wrench Combo for reference. The integrated Lug Wrench is a standard 3/4" model. They were also used in other Ford vehicles (i.e., earlier Fusions) and can be acquired used from auction sites if you know what to look for. Where I got my Jack Kit, a picture of it, from what used car it came from and use of the Jack/Lug wrench combo is here. Edit: This picture is not current. I have since removed the bulky TMK and added some other tools, smaller air compressor & other helpful items.

After about 36,200 miles, the Goodyear LS2s needed to be replaced. They were loud, the impact noises was ridiculous, wet traction was terrible, it never tracked straight, it needed to be replaced. A lot of people recommended the Continental Pure contacts, I have them on the EcoBoost Fusion and liked it. But for my Fusion Hybrid, I decided to try the Pirelli tires because they were fairly new and weren't out when we got the Continental tires. First Impressions after getting them installed were spectacular! I thought for a while that the Continental tires were the way to go, but the Pirellis are ridiculously good. They beat the Continentals in noise, comfort, and steering feel. They made the steering feel a little bit more hefty, maybe that is because they are new and haven't been completely broken in yet. But when we got those Continentals it didn't feel like that. The Pirelli doesn't allow much of the road's imperfections into the cabin. It is a very comfortable ride. But it allows just enough road vibrations so you can "feel the road" so you don't feel completely isolated from the road. It adds more confidence and lets you know what is going on. The noise of the tires (or the lack thereof) are not perceptible to the ears at all. They work really well with the ANC in the hybrid. All you hear is wind and engine noise. The downside to that is that you will here a little bit more engine noise during acceleration now. The dealer set the tire pressure at 32 PSI, I might raise it to about 38 or 40 PSI, MPG at 32 PSI were around 41.4 to about 45.8. Those would probably increase when if i set the tires to 38 or 40 PSI. I have not driven these tires in the rain yet, *Drought over in the low country state.* I will update this post when I finally do drive it in the rain. Summery: Very Quiet Excellent Steering Response Very Comfortable, Little to no vibrations MPG at 32 PSI is better then LS2s at 42 PSI (Will get better) Price is a little high, but It is worth it Highly Recommend :)

Alright, newbie here, just got the 2013 Fusion se Hybrid couple weeks ago. Happy so far besides the color. I'm considering purchasing aftermarket wheels, so far I've read that I will likely loose some mpg. Mine came with the 17" wheels. The wheel I'd like to get starts at 18". There's my question. Has anyone done this? All I've read is people changing from factory 18" to factory 19" with minimal decrease in mpg. I only have 400 miles on car so far and have averaged 30mpg. I also "heard" there is a "brake-in" period, after which the mpg would increase, where's my 47 as advertised? Any truth to that? 30 is great, just wondering if it gets better, or the way I drive. My other Ford is an '05 F-350 powerstroke 6.0 diesel utility truck for work. After all the mods on that I've averaged 11mpg in town, highway, loaded, empty, whatever, 11mpg solid. If anyone has any experience or references on 17" to 18" wheel size change on this Hybrid and the effects, please share.