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"Recent and new orders with a ship-by date of December 24th-25th will be processed and shipped on December 26th."
*Tire comes prefilled with 60 psi of pressure. When handling take caution not to puncture or damage the tire. It is recommended to periodically check your spare tire pressure to maintain it for safe vehicle use*
**Modern Spare does not assume any liability, express or implied for product use. User assumes all liability and responsibility for product use**
First and foremost, THANK YOU for your purchase of our spare tire solution for your vehicle. As fellow car enthusiasts, we have put a great deal of time and energy into delivering a stellar product for your vehicle.
When using or installing the spare tire on your vehicle, please read entire instructions before beginning:
NOTE – When driving your Tesla with the spare tire mounted, set your traction control system to what is referred to as “Slip Start” mode. To engage Slip Start mode on your control panel,TouchControls > Driving > Traction Control > Slip Start. Your control panel will indicate Slip Start modeis engaged. Do not use cruise control or Autopilot when in Slip Start mode.
1. When changing a flat, it is best to do so on stable, level ground away from traffic.
2. Apply parking brake and chock wheels.
3. Consult vehicle owner’s manual for proper lifting/tire changing procedure.
4. Never place yourself or any part of your body under the vehicle while being raised or supported by a jack or lifting device when changing the tire.
5. Please note that the included wheel may be a dual PCD wheel, meaning that the wheel has two seperate bolt patterns, totaling 10 different bolt holes. Please align the 5 bolt holes of the wheel that match up with your vehicle’s bolt pattern.
6. Place the Modern Spare wheel and tire on the vehicle using the OEM lug nuts or lug bolts, unless your spare was shipped with an included set of lugs*.
*PLEASE NOTE – Your spare kit may include a new set of lug nuts or lug bolts packaged with the spare wheel and tire. If your kit includes these lug nuts or bolts, please mount the spare using the included nuts or bolts, as the factory lugs may be too large or of a different type for the spare.
If your spare includes a small plastic ring, when installing the spare, place this ring in the center hole on the backside of the spare. This ring will help align the lug holes and make installing the spare a much easier process.
7. Ensure that the lug/bolts nuts are tight and will not come loose (approximately 100-140 ft lbs, please check vehicle owners manual to confirm exact specs).
8. On most vehicles, when using a spare tire of any kind, you should turn off your traction control system if equipped while driving. Failure to do so may result in vehicle warning lights. Please consult your vehicle owner’s manual for complete instructions on changing traction control modes or deactivating these systems.
9. The tires used on all Modern Spare spare tire kits have a DOT “M” speed rating. The “M” speed rating designates that the tire is capable of traveling at a constant speed of up to 81 mph. Although the tire is built to this specification, many manufacturers recommend that the narrow space-saving tire is not to exceed 50 mph given the narrow size relative to the regular tires on your vehicle. This is good practice and you should always drive with caution when using a spare tire. Please avoid any speed above 50 mph and only as a means to escape heavy and fast-moving freeway traffic.
Please take caution when driving on a spare. Although it is capable of operating for a long distance it is designed to be used on a temporary basis and does not have the same traction or performance capability of a full size OEM wheel & tire. Should you have any questions regarding your spare tire, please contact us via our website or (801) 896-3395.
First and foremost, THANK YOU for your purchase of our spare tire solution for your vehicle. As fellow car enthusiasts, we have put a great deal of time and energy into delivering a stellar product for your vehicle.
In this kit, you will find everything that you need to quickly and efficiently change a flat tire on your vehicle.
To use, please follow the below steps and read the full instructions prior to beginning:
NOTE – When driving your Tesla with the spare tire mounted, set your traction control system to what is referred to as “Slip Start” mode. To engage Slip Start mode on your control panel,TouchControls > Driving > Traction Control > Slip Start. Your control panel will indicate Slip Start modeis engaged. Do not use cruise control or Autopilot when in Slip Start mode.
1. When changing a flat, it is best to do so on stable, level ground away from traffic.
2. Apply the parking brake, it is also our recommendation to chock the vehicle’s wheels.
3. Remove the kit contents from your vehicle. If your kit contains a carrying case, please remove the tire and
wheel from the carrying case. Once the tire and wheel are removed, you will find a zipper pocket in the bottom of
the case. Open the pocket to remove the lug wrench, scissor jack, and disposable tire bag.
4. Many vehicles have specific lifting points that must be used to safely lift the vehicle.
Prior to raisingthevehicle it is very strongly recommended that you consult your owner’s manual for safe liftingprocedures. Failure to do so may result in bodily harm, death, or significant damage to the vehicle.
Please consult owner’s manual prior to lifting vehicle for complete lifting instructions and/or specific vehicle
lifting procedures. Please see example below:
*Please note that the below guide is not to be used as complete instructions, but rather as a general guide to bring attention to the specific jacking procedure required for Tesla vehicles. For complete instructions for safe jacking/lifting of your Tesla please consult your owner’s manual. Modern Spare does not assume any liability, express or implied for product use or any
damage, bodily injury, or death sustained in product use to raise or jack vehicle.*
HELPFUL TIP:
The jack is to be used by placing it parallel (length-wise) with the vehicle as shown in this diagram.
REMEMBER – ONLY RAISE VEHICLE AT PROPER JACKING LIFT POINTS
Use the below steps as a reference for lifting your vehicle. Please consult your owner’s manual for
vehicle-specific instructions. Also, please ensure to thoroughly read jacking warnings bellow of
these instructions and your owner’s manual before beginning jacking procedures.
Note: Jack mode may be unexpectedly enabled in situations where an object is supporting the vehicle’s weight (for example the bumper of the vehicle is resting on a curb.
Note: Jack mode may be unexpectedly enabled in situations where an object is supporting the vehicle’s weight (for example the bumper of the vehicle is resting on a curb.
Warning: If your vehicle is equipped with Smart Air Suspension, it automatically self-levels, even when power is off. You MUST disable this system by engaging Jack mode before lifting or jacking. If you do not disable Smart Air Suspension, your vehicle can attempt to self-level, causing serious damage, bodily injury, or death.
Warning: Never raise your vehicle when the charging cable is connected, even if charging is not in progress.
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle. Doing so can cause serious damage, bodily injury, or death.
Warning: Do not place yourself or any part of your body beneath the vehicle while it is being supported by a jack alone. Ensure that the vehicle is supported by appropriate jack stands prior to working beneath vehicle.
Caution: DO NOT lift from under the Battery. Place the lift arm pad under the body rails only. The locations illustrated are a guide showing general lifting points on Teslas. For complete instructions consult your owner’s manual. Lifting at any other points can cause damage. Damage caused by lifting your vehicle is not covered by Modern Spare
Our wheel is a dual PCD (bolt pattern) wheel which gives it the ability to fit multiple makes and models of
vehicles. For Tesla vehicles, use the 5 lug holes that align directly with the spokes of the wheel.
*Please note that jacking points on vehicles may vary depending on your vehicle’s make and model. Please check
the user’s manual if needed. Ensure to align the rubber jack pad of the scissor jack to the jacking point slot on your
vehicle as shown. Failure to do so could place an uneven load on the jack resulting in jack failure.
In addition to these jack placement instructions please ensure that you use the scissor jack on level ground with the vehicle stabilized. Ensure that the vehicle is in park with the parking brake engaged prior to lifting. If at all possible, it is preferable to chock the wheels to further stabilize the vehicle prior to lifting. Use only approved jacking points as found in your owner’s manual with the scissor jack base being placed on level solid ground directly beneath the lifting point of the vehicle. Please also check your vehicle’s owner’s manual for any vehicle-specific instructions prior to lifting. Most importantly, never place yourself or any part of your body under the vehicle while it is raised with the scissor jack. If you have any questions or are unsure about jack placement please directly contact Modern Spare @ (801) 896-3395 or info@modernspare.com
5. Prior to raising the vehicle, it is suggested to loosen the lug nuts on the flat tire that you wish to change. *On some Tesla models, simple plastic lug nut covers may be present. They will need to be removed prior to loosening the lug nuts.* Do not completely remove the lug nuts, only loosen them to where they are still snug. Please align the rubber pad of the scissor jack with the jacking point closest to the tire that you are changing. Please consult the owner’s manual for complete jacking instructions
-Raise vehicle using the ratcheting scissor jack. The ratchet can operate in a clockwise or counterclockwise
direction by using a small switch on the side of the ratchet. Do not place yourself or any part of your
body under the vehicle while being raised or supported by the jack.
6. Visually check the jack to see that vehicle has been securely lifted. Once confirmed, completely remove the lug nuts and flat tire. Place flat tire in included disposable bag.
7. Please note that the included wheel may be a dual PCD wheel, meaning that the wheel has two separate bolt patterns, totaling 10 different bolt holes. Please align the 5 bolt holes of the wheel that match up with your vehicle’s bolt pattern.
8. Place the Modern Spare wheel and tire on the vehicle using the OEM lug nuts.
9. Ensure that the lug/bolts nuts are tight and will not come loose (approximately 100-140 ft lbs, please check vehicle owners manual to confirm exact specs).
10. Lower vehicle using ratcheting scissor jack, place flat tire and kit contents in your vehicle.
11. The tires used on all Modern Spare spare tire kits have a DOT “M” speed rating. The “M” speed rating designates that the tire is capable of traveling at a constant speed of up to 81 mph. Although the tire is built to this specification, many manufacturers recommend that the narrow space-saving tire is not to exceed 50 mph given the narrow size relative to the regular tires on your vehicle. This is good practice and you should always drive with caution when using a spare tire. Please avoid any speed above 50 mph and only as a means to escape heavy and fast-moving freeway traffic.
Please take caution when driving on a spare. Although it is capable of operating for a long distance it is designed to be used on a temporary basis and does not have the same traction or performance capability of a full size OEM wheel & tire. Should you have any questions regarding your spare tire, please contact us via our website or (801) 896-3395.
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