Barry
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I could of went with a cheaper spare Tire. Having the Bar, Jack & Spare in one convenient Carry Case is wonderful.
Craig
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Great product, nicest spare I have ever owned.
David
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This is the second kit I’ve purchased, perfect for a car that comes without a spare. Kit has everything you need for a roadside fix.
Edmundo
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Received my tire in excellent condition. Getting registered and installation instructions downloaded. Will definitely recommend this unit to family and friends!
James
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The product is of superior quality. It came in a timely manner and is all it was as advertised and is actually better than expected!
Jeffrey
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High quality components. Slim profile does not fill up my small trunk. Worth its weight in gold because I no longer have to buy expensive run flat tires. Helpful customer service.
John
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Product was shipped on time.Tire Fit was perfect. Very happy with the tool kit. Would recommend this product.
Ken
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Looks good. bought for piece of mind after getting a sidewall split at 1200 miles. fits great in the existing yet, empty wheel well of my Honda.
Kevin
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This is a very well packaged product…especially when purchasing the wheel cover carrying case. Everything fits nicely inside the zippered cover ready for when an emergency arises.
Kraig
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Just received and very impressed by the quality of the spare and its accessories. It fit very nice on the Kia but more importantly it looks like it can be used on other models. Very happy so far.
Matthew
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Extremely satisfied
Michael
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Awesome product. Fits perfect.
Miguel
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Great product. Comes neatly packaged and fits great in the trunk.
Minh
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Great product, very quick delivery. I will recommend this to my relatives.
Mitch
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Happy to support American small business! Quality spare and accessories. You won’t go wrong in obtaining spare tire kit if your vehicle did not come with one.
Mitchell
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Just received my Modern Spare tire for my 2024 Honda CR-V Sport hybrid. Everything seems high-quality, including the carrying case. Obviously (and thankfully) haven't had an opportunity to use it yet, but it already gives me peace of mind.
Paul
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Great to have a solid spare to count on in my new Tesla Model 3.
Richard
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Excellent, the tire is more substantial than I expected but it is still lightweight and it fits easily in my small trunk.
Sebastian
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Great product quality. I love the spare tire case.
William
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I was impressed by the overall quality of the total kit. The allow wheel was nicely finished, the quality of the tools were top notch and the carrying case was made of rugged materials.

Where do I store my spare tire in my vehicle?

You have various options for storage but they depend on the make, model and year of your vehicle. Read on for more details.

In many cases, auto manufacturers have eliminated the traditional storage space used for a spare tire. Thankfully, a few models still have this space even if the vehicle is sold without a spare tire. Keep in mind, for models that still have this space, it may not be large enough to accommodate a spare tire that is designed properly.

As vehicles have become more advanced with very sophisticated traction control and AWD systems, gone are the days when just any “donut” spare would work without putting stress or even causing serious damage to your vehicle. 

When considering spare tire storage, vehicles can be placed in three categories.

These are:

  • Vehicles with a dedicated spare tire storage space and the Modern Spare kit can be stored there nicely.
  • Vehicles that have a dedicated storage space, but the space is too small for a spare tire properly designed for that model. 
  • Vehicles without a dedicated spare tire storage space (like what is typically found under the trunk floor area).

Details on each- 

1. Vehicles with a dedicated spare tire storage space and the Modern Spare kit can be stored there nicely.

For these vehicles, the product page details will indicate if the spare can be stored in your car’s storage space. Typically, the space is under the trunk or rear cargo floor area.

The carmaker usually fills the space with a molded foam insert that may need to be removed to store the spare tire kit.

There are models that vary. As an example, a Hyundai Tucson Hybrid will accommodate storing a spare under the rear cargo floor; however, on the plugin hybrid version of the Tucson, this space is occupied by additional electrical and battery-related components. This is an example of why reviewing your vehicle and the available space is important when choosing storage and kit options. 

2. Vehicles that have a dedicated storage space, but the space is too small for a spare tire. 

Some vehicles will have a storage space that appears to accommodate a spare tire.
The spare tire is too large to be stored in this space. If Modern Spare made the spare smaller and allowed it to fit in that space, the spare could potentially cause harm to the vehicle.

For all spare tires that cannot be stored in the traditional storage space, Modern Spare offers our reinforced carrying/storage case. This case keeps the entire kit neatly compact and stored in the main trunk area without occupying much actual trunk space. We recommend this kit option for these vehicles. 

3. Vehicles that do not have a dedicated spare tire storage space.

As many cars no longer have spare tires, carmakers design them without regard for spare tire storage. The spare tire can be stored in the main cargo or trunk area. 

We recommend our optional carrying/storage case. This case keeps the entire kit neatly compact and stored in the main trunk or cargo area without occupying much actual trunk space. 

SUVs

Some SUV models we support will have a storage compartment under the rear cargo floor, and this space may be large enough for the spare tire kit. However, this does not apply to all SUVs. 

Details will be shown on the product page specific to your vehicle model.