Tesla Model 3 - Ultimate Tesla Spare Tire Kit

[@PackFan-tv5pj]

Just watched this video in Jan. '24. Quick trip to Harbor Freight for 2 ratchet straps and within 30 minutes, I finally had my temporary spare mounted in the trunk instead of left behind in the garage. Now I've got one less thing to worry about on my 120 mile round trip to Chicago which occurs multiple times per month.

[@user-mv3bo1yn1r]

Did your spare fit? Can you point me to the ebay post. I purchased the 2019 Hyundai Genesis coupe spare and it didn't fit over the lug bolts.

[@SkepticalCaveman]

"The modern spare tire" is actually of really nice quality, one don't have to buy rest of the kit just the tire itself and then do as in this video.

[@Proximian]

I need to add another comment. Your video is exceptionally well done. It's professional-quality like you would find from the manufacturer. Awesome job.

[@ricric9521]

Nice. You could get the Hyundai jack kit that fits in the dish of the spare tire for further space savings.

[@ted_jerome]

Thanks for a great tutorial on this subject! I particularly appreciate your careful filming to show all angles of the trunk-mounted spare. Well done!

[@jamespeterson7100]

This is a great idea. I bought the modern spare months ago but just had it in the trunk taking up room. Thanks I’m going to do this ASAP. 👍

[@tumundodotorg]

Every time I was asking myself… what does that look like or how do we do that… you actually do it and show it. Great video my friend. Answered all my questions.

[@MTNRanger]

Thanks!

[@nareshparikh462]

Exgellent Job. Vidio ecplains everything perfectly. Thanks,👌☝☝👌

[@lemmuhj]

Outstanding video!!! Very clear and precise!!

[@Proximian]

An excellent option for any Tesla owner going on a road trip. While driving around my city, I will use the Tesla Service if I ever get a flat. I don't want the weight of the spare tire kit slowing my M3P and negatively affecting my range. To be honest, I don't care about range as much as I do the performance. :-)

[@DuKeX34]

Thank so much for posting this and sharing an alternative option for spare! extremely well made and helpful

[@MTNRanger]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@BrianHoJazz]

Nice job. I think I’ll try to do the same. Will probably only take the tire on longer road trips

[@MTNRanger]

Thanks! If you live near NC, I have the whole kit for sale right now.

[@BrianHoJazz]

@@MTNRanger unfortunately I live in California

[@joshsinykin5230]

Minor comment, I would add a foam pad to put on the side of the road, and a flat plastic or wood plate to put under the jack to disperse the load. Don't want to see the tesla fall off the jack.

[@MTNRanger]

I was going to mention packing an old t-shirt to kneel on. The metal plate, item #6, distributes the weight for the jack. Re-reading your post I think you mean if the jack is on a uneven or loose surface? Yes, that would make sense. My assumption is that most people would be jacking the car on an asphalt road surface.

[@alaaa1794]

Ty for posting and sharing. Excellent video

[@OWalter14]

Great all round video. The one thing that I think will be an issue is if you get a flat you will never get the jack under the jacking point. Have you tried it with a complete flat tire?

[@bepowerful2160]

I know ur post is old but you are 100% on point. You would need a 3” jack…some people have reported that Porsche jacks work best but I haven’t checked them out. You could also have a lightweight plastic ramp I. Your kit to drive the wheel onto???? I can’t find any video of an actual flat being changed with any jack…..

[@HBGEB]

Very good video. Thx for sharing 🙏

[@c-dub4123]

What did you mean by if the drive tire is damaged, install the spare on the non drive wheel? Do you mean take the good tire from the front and place it in the rear and put the space up front?

[@MTNRanger]

Yes, it's a standard practice to install the spare tire on the non-drive wheel. Yes, for a RWD, place the spare on the front tire, full size on the rear. For AWD, it's still not a bad idea since the car has a RWD bias.

[@c-dub4123]

@@MTNRanger Thanks. Just wanted to make sure. Great video!

[@wrenchgearsadventures]

When matching up a spare, the 80 and 50 numbers you mention at 8:00 doesn't really matter at all. Those are the speed rating for the tire. 80 kph = 50 mph. Most all temp spares are rated for that. The more important numbers to worry about are the T135/80R18 on the sidewall. The spare tire you choose needs to be almost the exact same height as the tire that came off the car. (The T135/80R18 does seem to be the right size spare to use on a model 3, but just double check the overall tire heights if the car has something other than a P235/40R19). If its off too much, and the revolutions per mile/kilometer are too different from the other 3 wheels, the computer is going to think there is a problem, and drivability may be affected. The other thing to worry about is the wheel stud spacing. Obviously, it needs to be exactly the proper one, or the wheel won't bolt on to the car. The spacing is 5 (bolts) x 114.3 mm, which is actually a very common spacing in the automotive industry. Many cars have this 114.3 mm so finding one will be easy, just make sure you are close to the same diameter of the original tire.

[@MTNRanger]

I'm just stating that this specific Genesis spare tire fits the Model 3 has the 80 50 on the wheel. There are some other Genesis spares out there that that don't work. It's been used by a few people and confirmed to work and not give errors. Yes, it needs to fit the bolt pattern and match the tire height of the existing car.

[@LarryRichelli]

@@MTNRanger Did you consider that that rim might not fit the Model 3 Performance as the brakes are bigger on the performance model and may not fit that rim

[@MTNRanger]

@@LarryRichelli Yes, I mention that in the video description.

[@EVRevolution]

Brilliant thanks!

[@bones6703]

NOTE: I own a model 3 performance and the scissor jack won’t fit under the rear jack points ( even without the pucks) if you a flat on any rear tire.

[@MTNRanger]

Maybe put a couple 1x4 pieces of wood in the trunk to put under the wheels to help.

[@jpmackin]

I would not put it up with ratchet tie-downs… just in case you need to fit something larger in your trunk, having it in the ‘bag’ would allow more freedom to move it.

[@MTNRanger]

How you store it is up to you. I prefer the ratchet for safety and ease of access underneath it.

[@user-mv3bo1yn1r]

I bought the 2019 Hyundai Genesis spare that looks similar to this but the holes were too small to fit over 2021 M3 lug bolts. I am sceptical to buy another because return shipping was crazy.

[@MTNRanger]

Yes, very specific spares will fit the Model 3. It has to look like the one I purchased for this video. Another option is ez-sparewheel.com.

[@emypena]

Spare tires are something that adds weight and most likely won't use. That is why most car without spare tire kit has run falt tires.

[@MTNRanger]

Yes, most companies have stopped giving spares to save on cost and weight. None of my cars have run flat tires. I recommend the spare for trips, not everyday driving.

[@mincooper]

Ratchet straps are great because they are strong and can exert a significant amount of torque. Is there a concern of over torquing and potentially bending the metal attachment points? I would be a bit concerned about this and wonder if this could lead to cracking the glass.

[@MTNRanger]

I just ratchet until it is snug. I don’t see a problem with the glass as I would with a heavy roof rack that is putting direct pressure on glass. That attachment points are strong framing.

[@kschroppe]

Helpfull video. Thanks

[@user-os1nh7xq1z]

Surely this is taking exactly the same amount of trunk space just above rather than below?! If a suitcase doesn't fit on top then it won't fit below? Am I missing something?

[@MTNRanger]

This shows how to secure the spare so it doesn't move. You also have access to the subfloor that you wouldn't if the spare was laying on the floor.

[@gillygilly7018]

That was pretty slick how you mounted that spare 👍🏼. I was thinking Frunk the whole time 🤣. Very nice video. Thank you for sharing. 👊🏻

[@MTNRanger]

Thanks. I wish it could have fit in the trunk!

[@1965GJS13]

Great video. Very informative. Any good ideas on where to store the spare tyre conveniently on a Model Y?

[@MTNRanger]

Good question. As far as the rear cargo storage, I can't think of an easy way to store it in the Model Y. Of course you could lay it down on the cargo away. But the sub-floor is too small for it to fit. I wish the Model Y had a few tie down loops in the back.

[@sumodog68]

Have you machined 60 degree taper to the wheel nut holes ? Genesis wheel is flat seat and Tesla is 60 degree taper.

[@MTNRanger]

Mine had a taper. See the photo here: instagram.com/p/CYx4JbSMiUA/

[@DragonBallCode]

I like this technique. But what would happen if you get rear ended hard? Would the tire be pushed forward pushing the seats down? I worry because I have kids.

[@MTNRanger]

With the ratchet strap, it is pretty solid. The seats are locked in place. I just used it on a 1200 mile trip this past weekend.

[@balahmay]

I like your approach to this. Nice job finding this alternative approach. But here are a couple questions I have: If you had let the air out of your tire, could you have still used the regular jack pad? I noticed the top of the jack appeared to be twisting to the left as it was raised. Is that a concern? Is strapping the tire up that way secure enough? What would happen if heaven forbid, you had some kind of head on impact? Would the tire stay there or could it slip free and slam into the back seat?

[@MTNRanger]

1. Yes, it’s possible that if the tire is too low that the jack pad does not fit. I suppose you could carry a piece of wood so that you could drive under the tire could work. 2. The scissor jack with a flat top instead of the one I had would be superior. But they are hard to find. 3. The tire ratchet strap is solid. Maybe using a higher rated (2000-3000 lb) will give more piece of mind. 30 lbs x 80mph = 2400 lbs of force

[@darknight2628]

wow great video and info!!!

[@MTNRanger]

Thank you!

[@ontheboat8444]

If you only have the spare wheel/tire, will Tesla Roadside Asistance replace it for you? I would not feel safe exchanging a tire on the side of the road with so many distracted drivers.

[@MTNRanger]

Good question. I assume they would install it for you. You would need to call them to verify.

[@main_mando]

I have Tesla Model 3 RWD. In a roadtrip, factoring time and money savings, why would you go with a spare tire vs a full stock replacement tire? I'd like to hear your input on this. Thanks and good video!

[@MTNRanger]

Well, if you have the space for a full size, sure go for it. It's roughly double the size and cuts down useable space in the trunk.

[@TheMELTDOWN911]

And the weight of a full tire

[@LarryRichelli]

Is anybody using this rim and tire on a model 3 performance as the brakes are bigger on the performance model I am trying to find out if this would fit that car.

[@MTNRanger]

No, it doesn’t fit on cars with the performance brakes. It needs about a 1/16 of an inch more clearance in the rear and about 1/8 of an inch in the front.

[@Smiler7]

Excellent!!

[@PyrexFortnite]

hi I've looked through your channel but can't find one accessory of your model 3 anywhere mentioned. What is the silver bar in your trunk seen around 0:25 that connects the two brake lights with T E S L A written on it? I love it and would like to buy one like it.

[@MTNRanger]

You got me! Oddly, I never did a video on it. Here is one I used (just the upper part of this link): amzn.to/3k0fWBp. Then I used vinyl letters on top. www.ebay.com/itm/FITS-TESLA-HI-TEMP-PREMIUM-BRAKE-CALIPER-DECALS-STICKERS-CAST-VINYL-/362071226169

[@carloscamacho2027]

Does this Genesis spare fits Model Y iNDUCTION 20" RIM ?

[@MTNRanger]

No, I don't think so.

[@SwickifyYT]

good job

[@user-ni6er8nn9g]

The pads are designed to protect a $20,000 battery and not just the paint. The thin sheet metal with the adhesive pad will not protect the battery.

[@MTNRanger]

The jack points are not on the battery. The pad just protects the paint.

[@Recondo1967]

No vibrational noise from the jack straps/spare tire at highway speed? I would think so with metal to metal interfaces.

[@MTNRanger]

Once tightened down, there is no movement or noise. I did a 1500 mile trip with no issues.

[@allivervjig]

Thanks

[@nickr2809]

Re: spare storage…our ‘18 Tesla 3 doesn’t seem to have holes in the frame to attach the rear hooks as demonstrated….has anyone found them or another solution?

[@MTNRanger]

Is it because you have a fabric panel on the top of the trunk "ceiling"? If so, that will be more work. There should be a way to remove the panel and cut some slits for the hooks to attach through.

[@antonusaca]

Hi and thank you for your video. Do you think this one T135/80 R18 104 M will fit for non-Performance?

[@MTNRanger]

Is it a Genesis spare and does it look like this? teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/img_1091-jpeg.307483/

[@user-mv3bo1yn1r]

Did that fit?

[@nosoupforyou425]

Should add a proper sealing agent to plug kit...

[@MTNRanger]

Feel free to add it to a kit. However, it’s not necessary for the plug since it works by using a compression seal versus a chemical seal.

[@michaellong1266]

Sorry if you have already answered. I can not seem to find the spare you have indicated except to ship to Canada from USA for extremely expensive shipping cost. Are you saying that a 2009-2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Emergency Spare Tire Wheel Donut 09-12 (T135/90D/17) would not be suitable for a 2022 Model 3 RWD?

[@MTNRanger]

A 17" spare will not fit over the brakes on the Model 3. 18" is the minimum.

[@michaellong1266]

@@MTNRanger Thanks. Enjoyed the video, very informative.

[@Mrcccpown]

Have all spare tires been rated for 50 mph or is only modern tire spares? I don’t remember if my Toyota Camry replacement tire had a mph limit listed on it. 😅

[@MTNRanger]

If I recall correctly, most compact spares are limited for 50-55 MPH.

[@Mrcccpown]

@@MTNRanger Good to know! Thank you for the amazing video!!! I bought a modern tire spare kit for my tesla model y 2022 and you showed exactly how to use the jack kit and how to change a spare tire. Thank you for being very thorough and going over every possible option there is to keep yourself safe from a tire disaster. You rock!!! 🤟

[@MTNRanger]

@@Mrcccpown Thanks, I'm glad it all worked for you.

[@Woedae1]

Does the spare work with the Performance due to the brakes being different?

[@MTNRanger]

Unfortunately it doesn’t fit the sport due to the size of the brake calipers.

[@nechesnm]

Will the Hundai Genesis spare tire 18x4 fit my LR Model 3 with 19” Sport Wheels?

[@MTNRanger]

Yes, it probably should. Performance brakes however are too big.

[@darren4635]

Does this wheel fit over the disc rotor and brakes on a Model 3 Performance?

[@MTNRanger]

Unfortunately for the Performance brakes, it needs about a 1/16 of an inch more clearance in the rear and about 1/8 of an inch in the front.

[@bradleywinters5825]

would this tire work with the performance model's bigger brakes?

[@MTNRanger]

Unfortunately for the Performance brakes, it needs about a 1/16 of an inch more clearance in the rear and about 1/8 of an inch in the front.

[@ixidorstrinity]

Be careful: I have a 2018 m3 and there weren't holes near the trunk lid edge, so all I had to work with were the two closest to the seats :(

[@MTNRanger]

Do you have the fabric liner on the top of the trunk? Otherwise it should be the same as mine.

[@ixidorstrinity]

I don't, but it has a hard plastic layer covering the side (about 4") closest the trunk lid

[@MTNRanger]

@@ixidorstrinity Interesting, I guess Tesla added that front plastic to the design. Mine is an early 2018 production VIN.

[@ixidorstrinity]

Debating just tearing off the plastic haha

[@ixidorstrinity]

@@MTNRanger Found the way to reveal the other two holes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZyznKSabbF3ebs

[@michaelzoebelein3535]

Will the jack not fit inside the dish of the spare tire rim?

[@MTNRanger]

Unfortunately, it’s too long. See: instagram.com/p/CYmV75AlY3Y

[@allivervjig]

Hi, by the way nice presentation. Can i use this with my Y with a 19 tires? Appreciate if you can help.

[@MTNRanger]

From looking at the Modern Spare website, the Y uses a T145/85R18 27.7" spare vs the T135/80R18 26.5" spare on the 3.

[@aykoro]

Do you have a spare tire model number for model y with 19,s

[@MTNRanger]

I don't know of any alternative manufacturer spare tires for the Model Y with 19" wheels. I would recommend looking at Modern Spare. modernspare.com/product/2020-2022-tesla-model-y-spare-tire-kit-options/

[@MC-ny7iw]

Do we know which wheel will fit the model y?

[@MTNRanger]

The only one I know of currently is by Modern Spare: modernspare.com/product/2020-2021-tesla-model-y-spare-tire-kit-options/

[@MC-ny7iw]

@@MTNRanger thank you 😅

[@pinhosekbor138]

Anything for.model.Y?

[@MTNRanger]

The only solution I know of is the one offered by Modern Spare. Unfortunately this one doesn’t fit the Model Y.

[@pinhosekbor138]

Thanks

[@pinhosekbor138]

The most selling vehicle, I think they should create a hidden spare tire component

[@MTNRanger]

@@pinhosekbor138 it’s a shame but most cars are now designed without spare tires in mind.

[@utshwala]

Not seeing these holes in the 2022

[@MTNRanger]

I’m guessing you may have a trim piece that covers the exposed metal framing. Tesla is always changing things. I haven’t seen how it is attached. Maybe it can be temporarily removed it to see where you can mount the spare.

[@utshwala]

@@MTNRanger I found a place to attach it further in the trim piece. Got it mounted! Thanks for the idea. I'm using the full kit with case from Modern Spare.

[@MTNRanger]

@@utshwala Great, I’m glad it worked for you.

[@SIMPLEGUY423]

This only fits in the rear not in the front

[@MTNRanger]

Yes, this only fits in the trunk.

[@SIMPLEGUY423]

I mean rear tires not trunk

[@SIMPLEGUY423]

The brakes caliper in the front is bigger rear smaller so it will fit front and rear the spare tire

[@MTNRanger]

@@SIMPLEGUY423 It should fit front or rear of a non-performance Model 3.

[@SIMPLEGUY423]

Thx

[@Magicinstalls]

Seems like there’s plenty a room in the frunk if you MUST carry a spare. Seems really Mickey Mouse trying to strap it up underneath

[@MTNRanger]

The spare will not fit in the frunk or in the trunk subfloor.

[@Magicinstalls]

@@MTNRanger it will if you let the air out

[@Magicinstalls]

You can’t really dictate which tire you get a flat on so It doesn’t really make sense to advise someone to install the spare on a “non-drive” axle. The flat tire is where the flat tire is. No way I’m going to remove another tire, and move it to the drive side. Makes no sense

[@MTNRanger]

Yes, you can do it. Just jack up a good drive tire and replace it with the flat tire temporarily. Then swap it with the non-drive tire. It takes more work, but it can be done.

[@nosoupforyou425]

Just idiotic that you had to go through all of this for BASIC emergency spare that ALL autos should have.... Shame on these manufacturers

[@MTNRanger]

Unfortunately, that is how the market is going. Other than being optional on the new EV pickups, I don't know of any EV that includes a spare tire.

[@nosoupforyou425]

@@MTNRanger you are definitely correct, just a crime that basic safety is ignored. They can design us a frunk for beer and ice but keeping us and our families from being stranded is just to much. Nice touch with the ratchets for better securing by the way

[@nechesnm]

Will the Hundai Genesis 18x4 Compact Spare tire fit my LR Model 3 AWD equipped with 19” Sport Wheels?

[@MTNRanger]

The RWD and AWD use the same size brakes, so it will fit. The performance uses larger brakes, so I don't know if they fit or not.

[@nechesnm]

@@MTNRanger Is the overall height of the Hundai Genesis 18x4 Compact Spare Tire the same height as the 19” wheel and tire on the AWD LR Model 3? Shouldn’t it need a 19x4 Compact Spare?

[@MTNRanger]

@@nechesnm 18”, 19”, and 20” wheels all have the same diameter when tires are installed. The difference is as the wheels get larger, the tire’s profile gets smaller (sidewalk height).

[@nechesnm]

@@MTNRanger So the overall height from the ground to the top of the tire is the same in my 19”” Sport Wheel and the 18x4 Compact Spare Tire?

[@MTNRanger]

@@nechesnm yes. For example I just measured the 18” wheel and tire on my car as 25.5” high (26.25” if not on car).