Has anyone else tried to put a spare tire under the hood?
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apu
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Yes the 17 inch Hyundai Azera compact spare
Just a generic 4000lbs(way overrated) scissor jack I got from Princess auto(Canadian equivalent of Harbor Freight) for $15. I have it under the donut, as the donut sits a bit elevated because of its size ,it supports the wheel and its lay relatively flat.
Nice! If I didn't need the storage room in the back I would do this but with the tire sticking up my tools won't fit. Great solution for a road trip into the backwoods howeverI can confirm the wheel fits and clears the rear calipers without rubbing. If it fits the rears it will fit the fronts as the hardware is less obtrusive without the ebrake mechanicals. Got rid of the foam carrier with, compressor/ fix a flat kit, now have the compact spare, jack, tire iron, gloves and some duct tape(always handy).
apu
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Yes with the donut you loose that space for the 2-3 inch second tier foam tray(which interestingly no longer comes with the 2020 models) and I have to relocate the granny cable box somewhere. Perhaps in the frunk. I agree for mostly urban travels the fix a flat or getting towed by road side service might be the easiest solution. I am frequently in the middle of rural nowhere so for me this is the more logical option.Nice! If I didn't need the storage room in the back I would do this but with the tire sticking up my tools won't fit. Great solution for a road trip into the backwoods however
apu
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Yes the luggage board fits correctly but you will have to remove the upper foam tray.
Darcchipmunk
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Following Apu’s info, I bought a Hyundai Genesis 17” spare tire on EBay for 90USD (120CAD).
it appears to be a perfect match size wise. I haven’t done a fit test but I’ll try once I switch to summer tires (soon hopefully).
135/90/D17
it appears to be a perfect match size wise. I haven’t done a fit test but I’ll try once I switch to summer tires (soon hopefully).
135/90/D17
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Looks great! Please let us know if it clears the larger (rear I believe) calipers. Thanks
Paul DeLeon
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Not a solution, really. I bought a correct rim (56$us) and put on a good used tire. It sits patiently in my garage with a jack and lug wrench. If I get a sidewall flat, it's Uber home and back. At least they come quickly.
hobbit
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Huh. I must have posted my eventual solution into some other thread,
but apparently not here. A bit pricier than an ebay special, but the
guy at Modern Spare was helpful and clueful and if folks are looking
for something purpose-built, I'd recommend a look.
I wouldn't try to "frunkify" storage for anything heavyish unless some
means of keeping weight *off* the charger could be designed. The
whole block of motor and electronics moves, and you don't want things
rubbing around under there.
_H*
but apparently not here. A bit pricier than an ebay special, but the
guy at Modern Spare was helpful and clueful and if folks are looking
for something purpose-built, I'd recommend a look.
I wouldn't try to "frunkify" storage for anything heavyish unless some
means of keeping weight *off* the charger could be designed. The
whole block of motor and electronics moves, and you don't want things
rubbing around under there.
_H*
[QUOTE = "KiwiME, post: 85380, member: 13158"] Peut-être testez-le avant et arrière et faites-le nous savoir.
Il est peu probable qu'un économiseur d'espace convienne sur les versions avec la pompe à chaleur à cycle réversible car la tuyauterie HVAC indiquée dépasse.
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Une roue de 16 pouces passe avec la pompe à chaleur !
Il est peu probable qu'un économiseur d'espace convienne sur les versions avec la pompe à chaleur à cycle réversible car la tuyauterie HVAC indiquée dépasse.
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Une roue de 16 pouces passe avec la pompe à chaleur !
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Domenick
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Love what you did with the charging cable. Common sense, I know, but I probably wouldn't have thought of it.
Yes the 16" wheel clears the heat pump but more importantly does the 16" wheel c/w rim clear the larger rear brake calipers?
Love what you did with the charging cable. Common sense, I know, but I probably wouldn't have thought of it.
See many comments above.
[QUOTE = "electriceddy, post: 95973, member: 10808"] Oui, la roue de 16 "efface la pompe à chaleur, mais plus important encore, la jante de 16" avec jante efface les plus grands étriers de frein arrière?:Oups:
Voir les nombreux commentaires ci-dessus. [/ QUOTE]
En ébavurant avec une lime les bossages d'axe de l'étrier arrière qu'il passe! Il est en effet très juste et je préférerais percer la roue avant. Cela reste une alternative pour quelques kilomètres.
Voir les nombreux commentaires ci-dessus. [/ QUOTE]
En ébavurant avec une lime les bossages d'axe de l'étrier arrière qu'il passe! Il est en effet très juste et je préférerais percer la roue avant. Cela reste une alternative pour quelques kilomètres.
[QUOTE = "TRNJ, post: 95990, member: 21767"] [QUOTE = "electriceddy, post: 95973, member: 10808"] Yes, the 16 "wheel clears the heat pump, but more importantly, the rim 16 "with rim clears the largest rear brake calipers?: Oops:
See the many comments above. [/ QUOTE]
By deburring with a file the axis bosses of the rear caliper that it passes! It is indeed very fair and I would prefer to drill the front wheel. This remains an alternative for a few kilometers. [/ QUOTE]
The biggest issue with driving with a different size tire on the front (aside from handling and braking issues) can be refereed to in this lengthy thread :
https://www.speakev.com/threads/fre...cting-steering-and-speed.132634/#post-2487188
If an emergency situation arises try to limit the use to a minimum.
See the many comments above. [/ QUOTE]
By deburring with a file the axis bosses of the rear caliper that it passes! It is indeed very fair and I would prefer to drill the front wheel. This remains an alternative for a few kilometers. [/ QUOTE]
The biggest issue with driving with a different size tire on the front (aside from handling and braking issues) can be refereed to in this lengthy thread :
https://www.speakev.com/threads/fre...cting-steering-and-speed.132634/#post-2487188
If an emergency situation arises try to limit the use to a minimum.
Darcchipmunk
Member
Excellent, thanks for the follow up - definitely on the bucket list
Ed C
Active Member
Argghhhh, I had a flat tire just this week. It was a puncture right in the center of the front driver side tire. I used the tire mobility kit, and thank God it worked! and I was able to get home (I was 50 miles away....so towing would not work).
I am looking into having a spare tire just incase. I did some research. I think I like APU's solution the best, because it seems to fit under the trunk w/o sacrificing the actual trunk space. However, I looked at the Kona EV kit from Modern Spare as well. I really liked how their tire allows you to travel at highways speeds (up to 81 MPH)....but the problem is that spare is 18 inches, not 17 inches.
After replacing my slimed-repaired tire at American Tire Depot with a new Michelin (they have a great deal of buy 3 tires, get 1 free deal), I tried putting in that regular Nexen tire in the trunk.....to my surprise, IT DOES NOT FIT. You have to fold down the rear seats to be able to close the trunk. I am imagining if that 17 inch Nexen cannot even fit into the trunk, how would Modern Spare's 18 inch can? True that Modern Spare's tire is thinner, but its diameter will probably exceed the maximum 27.5 inch length of the Kona's trunk space (without folding down the rear seats).
I will email Modern Spare as to whether their kit can actually fit into the Kona's trunk. Any insight, guys???
I am looking into having a spare tire just incase. I did some research. I think I like APU's solution the best, because it seems to fit under the trunk w/o sacrificing the actual trunk space. However, I looked at the Kona EV kit from Modern Spare as well. I really liked how their tire allows you to travel at highways speeds (up to 81 MPH)....but the problem is that spare is 18 inches, not 17 inches.
After replacing my slimed-repaired tire at American Tire Depot with a new Michelin (they have a great deal of buy 3 tires, get 1 free deal), I tried putting in that regular Nexen tire in the trunk.....to my surprise, IT DOES NOT FIT. You have to fold down the rear seats to be able to close the trunk. I am imagining if that 17 inch Nexen cannot even fit into the trunk, how would Modern Spare's 18 inch can? True that Modern Spare's tire is thinner, but its diameter will probably exceed the maximum 27.5 inch length of the Kona's trunk space (without folding down the rear seats).
I will email Modern Spare as to whether their kit can actually fit into the Kona's trunk. Any insight, guys???
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