*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:
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:
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. 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. Most vehicles have 4 different designated lifting points located by the rocker panels near each wheel.
Essentially, it is an opening that allows access to the pinch weld lifting point and should be used to safely lift
the vehicle. Prior to raising the vehicle loosen the lug nuts on the flat tire that you wish to change. Please
align the jacking pad of the scissor jack with the jacking point closest to the tire that you are changing.
Please consult owner’s manual prior to lifting vehicle for complete lifting instructions and/or specific vehicle
lifting procedures. Please see example below:
5. 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. Completely remove the lug nuts and flat tire. Place the flat tire in the included disposable bag.
How to Assemble Euro Spec Wrench
7. 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.
8. 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.
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. 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.
12. 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.
Your Modern Spare kit includes a Shim Spacer to provide the clearance required for proper spare wheel fitment on certain vehicles with large, high-performance brake systems.
If your spare kit includes a Shim Spacer, the Shim Spacer should be used whenever the Modern Spare wheel is installed, regardless of which wheel position is being replaced.
1. Prepare the Vehicle
Follow the included Installation Instructions to safely raise the vehicle and prepare for removal and installation of the spare wheel.
2. Locate the Shim Spacer, Extended Lug Bolts, and Alignment Pins
Once the factory wheel is removed, locate the Shim Spacer, extended lug bolts, and supplied alignment pin(s) included with your Modern Spare kit.
IMPORTANT: The supplied extended lug bolts must be used whenever the Shim Spacer and Modern Spare wheel are installed.
Do not use the vehicle’s factory lug bolts with the Shim Spacer.
The supplied alignment pin(s) are installation aids designed to help position and align the Shim Spacer and Modern Spare wheel during installation.
3. Install the Shim Spacer
Place the Shim Spacer onto the vehicle hub, aligning the holes in the Shim Spacer with the vehicle’s lug bolt holes.
Make sure the Shim Spacer is fully seated flat against the wheel-mounting surface.
4. Use the Alignment Pin(s)
Install the supplied alignment pin(s) as an aid to help align and support the Shim Spacer and Modern Spare wheel during installation.
The alignment pin(s) help maintain proper positioning while the wheel is placed onto the hub and the lug bolts are installed.
5. Position the Modern Spare Wheel
Position the Modern Spare wheel over the Shim Spacer, using the alignment pin(s) to assist with positioning.
Align the wheel’s bolt holes with the Shim Spacer and vehicle hub.
Refer to the General Installation Instructions to identify which of the two bolt patterns on the Modern Spare wheel is used for your vehicle.
6. Install the Extended Lug Bolts
Insert the supplied extended lug bolts through the Modern Spare wheel and Shim Spacer and carefully hand-thread each bolt into the vehicle hub.
Remove the alignment pin(s) as appropriate during installation and install the remaining extended lug bolt(s).
WARNING! Make sure each lug bolt is properly threaded into the hub before tightening.
Do not operate the vehicle until all lug bolts have been properly installed and torqued.
7. Snug the Lug Bolts
Once all lug bolts are properly hand-threaded, use the lug wrench to tighten them evenly in the traditional cross/star pattern.
First tighten the lug bolts until the wheel is snug and evenly seated against the Shim Spacer and hub.
Do not fully torque the lug bolts while the wheel is freely suspended and able to rotate.
8. Lower the Vehicle
Carefully lower the vehicle until the tire contacts the ground sufficiently to prevent wheel rotation.
Tighten the extended lug bolts using the same cross/star pattern.
9. Torque the Lug Bolts
Torque all lug bolts to the vehicle manufacturer’s specified wheel torque.
Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for the exact torque specification.
TORQUE TO VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION
Fully lower the vehicle and remove the jack as described in the General Installation Instructions.
10. Complete the Spare Tire Installation
Continue following the included spare tire kit Installation Instructions.
If you have any questions regarding Shim Spacer installation, please send us a message.
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