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For a properly designed spare tire assembly, overall tire height (not wheel diameter) is the important measurement. The overall height of the tires on your vehicle will generally be consistent regardless of the factory wheel size. This allows Modern Spare to design an 18″ spare that is compatible with your vehicle model. *
*Not all fitments will result in an exact match in tire diameter. However, Modern Spare ensures that the tire size used for your vehicle model is the proper size and fit for your vehicle (including AWD, High-performance, and EVs).
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We guarantee the Modern Spare Spare Tire kits to be the highest quality and best choice for your GT-R. Here is why:
To make your Modern Spare Kit incredibly simple to use, we designed an aluminum alloy wheel that is significantly lighter and more capable than a conventional steel counterpart. As a result, our spare wheel/tire combination is easier to handle. The low weight improves your Nissan’s performance and fuel mileage when compared to a heavier full-sized spare. Also, to maintain excellent standards of quality, our alloy wheel meets or exceeds all the latest DOT highway safety standards.
In addition, each spare wheel is equipped with a durable space-saving tire with a DOT “M” speed rating indicating the tire is tested for a constant speed of 81mph. While it is wise to limit your speed to 50mph as some tire manufacturers state, we have chosen these “M” speed-rated tires knowing the tire’s strength and capability exceed that of normal use. This ensures that the tire is durable and well-built.
This, along with having the proper overall rolling diameter for your vehicle, will allow you to travel the needed distance to a repair shop you trust with your vehicle.
To make our Spare Tire Kit better for your car, we considered the frustrations that come with typical spare tire tools. As an example, most scissor jacks are difficult to use and do not provide the needed leverage to easily lift your Nissan. We solved this problem by developing a custom, low-profile scissor jack with a unique ratcheting handle mechanism. This handle provides the required leverage to easily lift your car and lower it safely. We have carefully designed our jack to lift your GT-R properly at the designated lift points.
If you find a stubborn or overtightened lug nut, our Modern Spare telescoping lug wrench provides nearly two feet of leverage. You’ll be able to easily remove and retighten your lug nuts to quickly get back on the road.
And something worth noting, modern vehicles have very specific lift points for proper jack placement. More importantly, your vehicle requires a specific jack type to properly lift the car. In other words, the type of head on the jack is critically important for proper use, whereas a typical generic or universal jack will simply not do. We design our scissor jacks in-house and specific to each make and model we support
As a forethought, we included a full-size, thick plastic tire bag. Transporting a full-size flat tire and wheel can be messy. Therefore, placing the large plastic tire bag over the failed tire will help protect your car’s interior.
By now, you’re aware that your GT-R is missing a spare tire. Like many carmakers, The GT-R does not come from the factory equipped with this important lifesaver. Modern Spare wants to be the best manufacturer and provider of complete spare tire kits hands-down. We have approached our Modern Spare designs from every angle. This ensures that our customers have the best user experience possible with the best product possible. Please reach out to any of our helpful staff for questions and assistance.
*Please note. The wheel spacer option is for GTR models equipped with the 6-piston front brake calipers. The wheel spacer will provide the needed clearance for the spare wheel over these very large brakes. The wheel spacer is a billet aluminum bolt-on type and will come with an additional set of lug nuts. If you have the larger front brake calipers or have a NISMO Edition GTR, please select kit options with the included wheel spacer. If you require guidance identifying the best kit, please contact us.
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Changing a flat should be quick and easy. We achieve this by including purpose-built tools into every Modern Spare kit. The goal is to get you back on the road quickly. The TruLift scissor jack system promises to be the most simple and effective small jack that you will ever use. Thanks to its leveraged ratcheting system, our TruLift jack system requires just minimal effort to raise your vehicle and bring your car down safely.
Stubborn lug nuts can add stress to an already stressful situation. We have included a telescoping breaker-bar style lug wrench. Our compact wrench features an extendable handle to provide optimal leverage. Even the most stubborn lug nuts are removed and reinstalled easily. Finally, since a flat tire is a dirty tire, we had the forethought to include a large plastic tire bag in each kit. You can now protect your car’s interior while transporting your flat to the repair shop.
Traditional spare tires once provided by carmakers typically had a limited range of fewer than 50 miles. The range limit is due to the cost savings of manufacturing a small limited-use spare tire. Likewise, these typical factory-supplied spares have a much smaller rolling diameter compared to the vehicle’s factory tire size. Using a spare that is so much smaller than your factory tires can put extra strain on the vehicle’s drivetrain and will often lead to failure if used for travel over the stated limit.
Our kit is designed to better match the rolling diameter of your vehicle’s factory tires. This prevents excess strain on your vehicle’s drivetrain. Also, if the situation requires, this allows you to travel farther than the limited 50-mile range of old spare tires.* Each Modern Spare kit comes equipped with an actual reinforced tire for a more useful travel distance and at more normal highway speeds. With the right size spare tire, you can more easily complete your trip or travel to a repair shop of your choice. Whether you have AWD, a limited-slip differential, or a locking differential, our kit is safe for the sophisticated drivetrain of your car.
*See range and speed details here
Few things are as stressful as a flat tire. Especially as you’re traveling along a remote and desolate highway. Not a great time to discover a spare tire is nowhere to be found in your new car. Surprisingly, more than ⅓ of all car models sold today, are not equipped with that little lifesaver.
So, why are so many car manufacturers not providing a spare tire?
Car manufacturers are finding new ways to reduce weight and reduce costs. Removing the spare is simply one way to accomplish this. Of course, this requires reliance on spare tire alternatives. Unfortunately, the common alternatives you’re left with are barely adequate at best.
– Inflator kits are one of car manufacturer’s current substitute for a spare tire. However, inflator kits are extremely limited in the damage that they can repair. Using the inflator along with the sealant is only effective on simple nail-type punctures that are clean through the center of the tire tread. With sidewall damage from curb strikes and potholes, or complete blowouts, these inflator/sealer kits are of no help.
The sealant in these kits can also damage tire-pressure monitoring systems. Some replacements ranging up to $300 – $400 apiece. Modern Spare designs and sells spare tire kits engineered specifically for your car. Our kits are a modern solution and a vast improvement over the factory-supplied solutions. We offer spare tire kits for many GM, Dodge/Chrysler, and all Tesla models with many more makes and models being introduced soon.
– AAA memberships or similar roadside assistance service provides peace of mind for countless drivers. Roadside services offer help for all types of breakdowns. Great for many situations but, having this insurance as your spare tire back up is not a real solution. Without a good spare tire, failures typically result in a tow. With a high-performance car or one with a very low stance, damage to your vehicle is possible when being loaded on a tow truck.
Furthermore, AAA will take you to the nearest service station. You may have experienced the unlikelihood that this service station will stock the specialty performance tire your car requires. If traveling out of town, a hotel stay is likely while waiting for a replacement tire to arrive.
You can see how relying on roadside assistance can turn into an expensive and stressful experience. Should you find yourself with a flat in an area with no cell phone service, the outcome is even more stressful. You need a spare tire solution designed to fit and be right for your car.
– AAA memberships or similar roadside assistance service provides peace of mind for countless drivers. Roadside services offer help for all types of breakdowns. Great for many situations but, having this insurance as your spare tire back up is not a real solution. Without a good spare tire, failures typically result in a tow. With a high-performance car or one with a very low stance, damage to your vehicle is possible when being loaded on a tow truck.
Furthermore, AAA will take you to the nearest service station. You may have experienced the unlikelihood that this service station will stock the specialty performance tire your car requires. If traveling out of town, a hotel stay is likely while waiting for a replacement tire to arrive.
You can see how relying on roadside assistance can turn into an expensive and stressful experience. Should you find yourself with a flat in an area with no cell phone service, the outcome is even more stressful. You need a spare tire solution designed to fit and be right for your car.
– Run-flat tires are a very popular solution among high-performance cars. The run-flat technology allows you to drive on a deflated or punctured tire up to 50 miles at a reduced speed. The short distance is adequate to get to the nearest service station. However, this technology has significant drawbacks.
Should a complete blowout occur the run-flat tires are not driveable. Furthermore, once driven on with a small puncture, run-flat tires can no longer be repaired and must be replaced. Not a pleasant option when each tire can cost in excess of $500. A large price to pay for a simple puncture.
What’s more, if a service station with the correct replacement tire is not within 50 miles, an inconvenient situation just became quite stressful. With a properly designed Modern Spare tire kit, you no longer need the expensive run-flat tires. No more subpar ride and handling quality they offer. You can enjoy peace of mind and drive confident.
–simply works while adding convenience, freedom, and is more cost-effective than the aforementioned alternatives. Our engineered solution is lightweight, reliable, and vehicle specific. We have taken the time to produce the best spare tire kit on the market. We use an ultra-strong aluminum alloy wheel and factor in all the needed requirements for your specific vehicle.
To make our complete kits a complete solution, we have included an innovative easy-lift ratcheting vehicle jack, extendable breaker-bar style lug wrench, and a reinforced carrying case for those cars without a dedicated spare tire storage space. Better yet, our spare tire kit is designed to get you where you need to be, either back home or to a repair facility you trust.
Our tire and wheel combo is specifically engineered so that it can be mounted and used for longer distances over traditional spares once provided by carmakers*.
*range details here.
–simply works while adding convenience, freedom, and is more cost-effective than the aforementioned alternatives. Our engineered solution is lightweight, reliable, and vehicle specific. We have taken the time to produce the best spare tire kit on the market. We use an ultra-strong aluminum alloy wheel and factor in all the needed requirements for your specific vehicle.
To make our complete kits a complete solution, we have included an innovative easy-lift ratcheting vehicle jack, extendable breaker-bar style lug wrench, and a reinforced carrying case for those cars without a dedicated spare tire storage space. Better yet, our spare tire kit is designed to get you where you need to be, either back home or to a repair facility you trust.
Our tire and wheel combo is specifically engineered so that it can be mounted and used for longer distances over traditional spares once provided by carmakers*.
*range details here.
Modern Spare equips all spare kits with tires designated for “temporary use”. In line with our goal of creating a vastly improved spare tire, these tires are rugged and reinforced with a well-designed tread pattern. The tire has a DOT “M” speed rating which indicates the tire has been tested to safely operate at speeds up to 81 mph. Although it is rated up to 81MPH, Many tire manufacturers will advise the speed does not exceed 50mph due to its narrow size. Simply put, the narrow size of the tire (which is designed to save space) may result in a braking and handling difference compared to your normal factory tire. For that reason, when the spare is mounted, drive your vehicle with caution in mind and with good judgment. The DOT speed rating is beneficial in situations of heavy, fast-moving traffic which may require faster speeds to get safely to off the congested highway and continue on your way. It is always best to drive with caution under such conditions and use good judgment.
Typical spare tires, once provided by the carmakers, had range limits of 50 miles or less. This is primarily due to the extremely small relative size of the spare. The 50-mile limit was considered a safe distance to avoid putting undue strain on the vehicle’s running gear. Many vehicles can be sensitive to tire size differences. Just one of our many design goals here at Modern Spare was to build a spare tire kit that was still space-saving but also is more compatible with your vehicle’s drivetrain. By having a spare tire size that is closer and more properly matched to your factory tire’s diameter, you can travel farther than the typical 50-mile range limit. If your Modern Spare is not exactly matched to the overall diameter of your factory tires, the spare will be sized with careful consideration for an allowable size variance. Although we do not state a specific range limit, you will find the Modern Spare to be significantly more capable than a traditional spare. Just as with speed, this capable spare tire is not meant to replace your factory tires rather, it is designed to get you safely home or to a repair facility you choose.
The Modern Spare tires are rated at 60 psi. We advise customers to maintain and use the spare at this pressure. You may notice that we ship the tire out at approximately 55 psi. We do this taking into consideration that there may be changes in elevation between our shipping facility and your delivery location. Changes in elevation can affect air pressure and this allows a range for potential changes. Once you receive your Modern Spare, please check the pressure and adjust the pressure as needed. Again, it is always wise to periodically check the pressure in your Modern Spare to ensure it is ready to use.
Yes.
We can and do ship orders outside the US. You will see a shipping calculator in your shopping cart page. Simply. enter your shipping information and choose the shipping method that works best for you.
For all US orders, shipping is charged at a flat rate of $45 USD. The international shipping rates will include this charge plus the additional cost relative to your location. The quoted amount is the actual total shipping amount you will pay*
* For international orders, your home country may have import duties and taxes associated with the purchase of spare tire kits and other products we offer. As each country has different customs requirements, be aware that it is the responsibility of the purchaser to pay the fees being charged by your home country. These charges may be due before or even after delivery and generally are paid to the delivery carrier.
Yes.
For those occasions that require faster shipping, most US addresses can be shipped through a 2nd-day express option. Furthermore, the charges for these options can be costly. For this reason, we do our best to process your standard shipping order as fast as possible to make the standard shipping get to you quickly. If you have any questions about shipping or need assistance, please contact us here.
For US address locations, shipping is charged at a flat $45 rate. We generally ship through a nationwide carrier like FedEx Ground. Tracking numbers are provided via email as soon as we process your order for shipping. For tool and accessory orders, shipping charges will vary and are generally shipped via USPS Priority Mail.
The simple answer is, Yes.
For each vehicle listed in our search tool, we have performed extensive testing to ensure proper fitment. Within a specific vehicle model line up, there are various trim and option packages that affect how we design your spare tire kit. Each vehicle model may have fitment requirements unique to that model. Please read the product descriptions of the spare tire kit compatible with your particular vehicle. Take a further look at the FAQ page which may include answers to fitment questions you have. If you have a question not found here, please reach out to us through our contact and support page.
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Yes.
The most important measurement of any spare tire/wheel combination is the overall or “rolling diameter” of the tire (measured total height from tread to tread). In most cases, the rolling diameter of our spare tire is a close match to that of your factory tires. Carmakers allow for safe variations in spare tire sizes without causing strain on your vehicle’s drivetrain. If your factory tires are slightly taller or shorter than your Modern Spare tire, we have engineered that spare to work well with your vehicle without concerns of compatibility.
Check out the video below on tire aspect ratio and wheel size.
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Yes, with some exceptions.
For car models that still have a spare tire well under the trunk floor, we have designed our kit to utilize this space to store your Modern Spare tire kit.
Worth noting, some car models have a spare tire well but in later model years, this space has been modified and is no longer large enough for the spare. The product description pages for each kit will indicate if you can store the kit in the spare well of your car.
If you do not have adequate space and as some vehicles no longer have a spare tire well at all, we have carefully designed a rugged carrying/storage case. This heavy-duty nylon case keeps the entire kit secured inside while taking up minimal trunk space.
Yes.
Each of our lightweight alloy wheels is designed to fit 2 different bolt patterns. Our goal is to produce spare tire kits of exceptional quality while keeping kit prices affordable. By manufacturing a single wheel designed to fit multiple vehicles, we are able to keep prices down through manufacturing efficiency.
-Drive Confident
Yes.
With the modern and sophisticated braking systems, many car models have, our careful engineering involved designing a wheel with adequate brake caliper clearance. With the exception of a few models, our wheel design will have clearance for your performance brakes.
Furthermore, for the few specific car models where more clearance is required, we have kits that include a bolt-on wheel spacer. For those vehicles, the product description will provide details on which trim levels and option packages may require this spacer.
If you have questions or need help to identify the right kit for your model, please reach out to our helpful staff via email or phone.
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As you may know, the “donut’ spare tires typically provided by carmakers, were barely adequate. They were small, unreinforced tires with a range limit of rarely more than 50 miles. As cars have become more sophisticated, the spare tire was due for an upgrade. Our Modern Spare tires are actual tires. They just happen to be a narrow space-saver size.
Finally, we have chosen this tire so it’s been mounted, you can continue your travels without being concerned about limited range. Our tires are manufactured for normal highway speeds while allowing you to get where you need to go. Each spare tire and wheel is delivered to you mounted, inflated, and ready to use.
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Besides being a very attractive wheel, the choice of using a strong aluminum alloy is about providing a good user experience. Keeping the wheel as light as possible has many advantages. For example, when installing the spare, a lighter wheel allows for better maneuvering and placement. Also, keeping the weight of the spare kit low maintains your fuel efficiency (travel range for electric vehicles) and performance of your car. We choose this ultra-strong aluminum alloy as the obvious choice for a truly Modern Spare.
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Typical scissor jacks can be frustrating to use. We set out to improve this as the scissor jack was long overdue for improvement. Our Modern Spare kits offer a newly designed durable jack with a very low profile, a unique ratcheting lift handle and the correct contact point specific for your vehicle’s lifting requirements.
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The typical lug wrench offered in spare tire tool kits rarely offered decent leverage. Changing a tire on the roadside is no time to be stumped by a stubborn, overtightened lug nut. The Modern Spare telescoping handle lug wrench provides breaker bar-style leverage, is still compact for storage and also has sockets to fit four different lug sizes. This one tool is ready to tackle the most stubborn lug nuts and make sure the reinstalled lugs are good and snug.
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Yes.
At anytime you are in need of a specific tool or accessory we offer, you can order these as individual items. From the “All Products” menu, you can see the various product categories available.
Tesla Performance Models do have unique requirements to consider when designing a proper spare tire kit. Modern Spare has built our spare tires to work with all Tesla Performance Models by allowing clearance for the larger performance brakes and also accommodating the heavier weight of the car’s larger batteries. Though many performance cars may have larger wheel diameters, our spare tire and wheel will share a closely matched overall diameter of your factory wheels.
The Tesla Model S and Model X had a rear brake design change in the 2017 and later model years. Tesla has integrated the parking brake system into a larger single rear brake caliper. Most earlier Model S cars had two separate smaller rear brake calipers, But not all newer models had this newer rear brake.
Since the new, single large brake calipers require more clearance to mount the spare, we offer kits that include a convenient bolt-on type wheel spacer that provides the needed clearance. To determine if your Tesla Model S or Model X requires this spacer, simply look at the rear brakes (no need to remove the wheels). If you see a single rear brake caliper on each rear wheel, a spacer is required to mount the spare on the rear. If you have two brake calipers on each rear wheel a spacer is NOT required for spare use. If you need assistance in making this determination, please contact us at info@modernspare.com. Below are images of the rear brake calipers showing the single rear caliper and the two separate calipers.
Modern Spare has designed our spare wheels to accommodate large brake systems. However, there are some models and some brake systems that will require more clearance for a proper fit. For 2010-2015 Camaro SS models, General Motors added small harmonic weights to the brake pads. These were an attempt to reduce brake noise on the high-performance Brembo brakes of the SS models. These small round disc-shaped weights require more clearance to install the spare. For cars with these small brake weights, we recommend a kit that includes the wheel spacer option. The wheel spacer option is only required when mounting the spare on the front wheels. The only other Gen 5 Camaro (2010-2015) model requiring a spacer is the rare and ultra high-performance Z/28 model.
For 6th generation (2016-2020) Camaro SS models, no spacer is needed and the spare can be mounted directly. The Gen 6 model ZL1 Camaro is the only 2016-2020 model that will require a spacer over the large high-performance brakes.
The 5th generation (2010-2015) Camaro still has a spare tire “well” under the trunk floor. We have designed our kit to be installed in this space nicely. Please note – there will be a slight rise (less than 1/2 inch) of the trunk floor once the spare is installed. Please consider buying the spare tire kit without the carrying case. The carrying case is mainly beneficial to cars that do not have a dedicated storage space.
The 6th generation Camaro no longer has this space and for these cars, we recommend the complete kit that includes the carrying case. This case helps to keep the kit neatly together while carried in the trunk area
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