I thought this was very interesting. I tow for AAA roadside so I've done hundreds of tire changes. I've encountered the Modern Spare at least twice when having to change their tire. I really like how light weight the spare is. I love the idea of the racheting tool is used on the jack. That alone makes the process much easier. I love the puck too. I can't tell you how many times traditional jacks screw up the undercarriage sometimes damaging the body of the car. Thank you for the video.
The bolt that you removed is used to help remove the rotor from its backing later when rust freezes them together. If you want to remove them, fine but hang on to them for when you want to replace the rotors. Nice video, thanks.
Thanks for demonstrating this. Looks like a nice kit. Many high-end cars these days don't have a spare wheel. Please let the air out of your tire until it is flat to make sure the jack will still fit under the car. Doesn't look like it will fit under the recommended accessory jack pad so you will need to be very careful to place the jack precisely under the lifting point to avoid damage to the battery. I would also recommend for everyone to do a trial run using the kit, under ideal conditions like this, before you might have to do it on the side of the road maybe at night in the rain. A couple of other ideas would be to put some tape around the proper end of the correct size of the 4 choices of socket sizes to quickly identify it and to mark the correct 5 lug holes in the rim that fit over your wheel studs.
They have gotten rid of Frunk hooks and Homelink - no spare tire for you! Additionally, I don’t think most Tesla drivers would have an idea how to change a tire - just the demographic. But I’m like you, I want a spare. I don’t want to be at the mercy of anyone if I can help myself!
Ted Baxter Same here. I bought a 12 volt pump, tire repair kit, and jack, and jack pad, just in case. Hope I never have to use all that stuff. Is it really possible there are grown men who can’t change a tire?
I read where Tesla chose not to add this as statistics show only 15% of people actually ever use a spare. They assumed it would be more cost-efficient to just tow your car or have tesla roadside service just fix it. In my neck of the woods, we don't have many options. Fixing it yourself is the only option most of the time. Or at least fix it good enough to hand it off to the professionals. I just ordered the spare. I've been one of those 15% many times :-)
Good video! I upgraded to 20inch. And sold off my stock 18s turned out people wanted them as spares for long trips. I ended up keeping one just in case. But this kit is awesome takes less space and includes everything. Thanks again
The timing of this video Nov 2nd is so good lol Dealing with a nail on my M3 tire and though I need a spare tire. Saw your other video on when you dealt with a similar issue. Tip: Discount Tire will patch a nail to a tire for free; even on Tesla’s tires. Tesla will charge you for the same service. So take your tire repair buisness to them. They even offer the original OEM tire cheaper than what Tesla would. Anyways, Thanks for this video! I was eying this kit 24 hours ago and said why isn’t there a review on this kit. Then you heard my SOS. lol Size and quality were my concerns. Thank you for highlighting these! 🙏
Brilliant, I have added this to my list of accessories for my Model 3. I will add some work gloves and an LED headband light. Thanks for the great vid. Even if you can't or don't want to mess with changing the tire yourself, your road side service (either Tesla or AAA) will love you for have this.
We just carry another full tire and rim so it can be replaced and we can continue to use it. No need to be worried about handling differences or running on an odd size. Really a regular tire does not make that much a difference in space. We put our tire into a leather/vinyl tire cover and keep it in the trunk daily, and on trips when we want to use the trunk, we just put it behind a front seat on the floor and it does not affect space very much back there with the dogs on the back seat. We can replace it, and not worry about driving it around like that spare. We actually bought a whole set of 4 extra tires which serve as a spare(s) and replacements when our tires need replacement. That spare costs about the same of what you can get another lightly used tire and rim on ebay. I much prefer to carry a aluminum hydraulic jack (which is not as heavy as yours) m18 milwaukee 1/2 mid range impact, sockets, and a torque wrench which you should use anyway.
Great idea! Fantastic that you have sourced this product and shared with us. For peace of mind, it's probably a good idea to have. Plus, you can still call Tesla Roadside Service because that's what it's for. Or, if you have AAA or CAA in Canada, can call them too.
I think is awesome. And I really like the way you explain everything, it is really easy to follow you and get it. Thank you! I will be getting the whole kit...
I ordered the spare tire kit from the company website using the link you provided. I hope they give you your part. Thanks for the information video. People like you make RU-vid the second largest search engine in the world. Thanks for posting.
Great option! Love that jack wrench👍👍Anyone that has spent anytime changing a spare had dragged their knuckles and or scraped their hand on the ground while using the old style scissor jacks.
You should have driven car after putting spare tire just a few minutes to tell us how fast can you drive feeling comfortable. Because if are far away from tire/service center you may need to put more miles to get their. Thankful for your video and awesome job given us all info. 👍🏻 Wondering what display would show when you have spare tire put on?
I agree with you that it would have been good to drive around on the spare to test how it drives. However, I hope to never have to NEED this spare tire (if you know what I mean), and so I didn't want to dirty my clean new spare with road grime. I just want to leave it in its case looking new, and hope that I never have to use it.
@@BecauseTesla I'm guessing that it will affect the steering geometry and handling. Likely a good reason it suggests 50mph and below. I certainly wouldn't want to put one thin tire on with the three fat tires then start throwing my Model 3 around. I'm guessing it won't fit in the frunk? My 1971 VW Karmann Ghia has the spare tire vertically in the nose. That is handy as the pocket in a shirt. Anyway, I am ordering one of these this afternoon. I'm a belt and suspenders kind of guy, and the jack will come in handy for other purposes.
You should also turn on the parking brake before starting to change the tire by holding down the park button on the shift stalk for a few seconds. As mentioned, the scissor jack is not the most stable of jacks.
I got this same spare, but without the case, and I agree with your review. I put Velcro on the wheel, and it doesn't slide around in the trunk. Without the case it has an advantage: You can store stuff inside the wheel (e.g. shopping bags).
Great, detailed video - thanks a bunch! While I have AAA for local driving (have not had a flat in 30 years), I will definitely order the kit before my first long road trip.
I've ordered their kit for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Waiting for it to arrive. But like they advertise and you stated, gives you added assurance if you have an unexpected flat on a long road trip and in a remote area of the country.
Thank you for a very good review. I'm going to buy one for my new Model S. It will make me feel a lot better having a spare. I've had my car one month and already had a flat.
Put my order in. Yes, Tesla (and the other car manufacturers) should include a spare with their cars, or at least a space to store one in the trunk or frunk. But - they didn’t. So, get over that. I’m really glad that there’s a high quality alternative for those long road trips! Thanks for the informative video on this product.
The other thing to realize too is that because of the weight distribution on the 3, you can jack the car up from the rear point and it will lift the whole side of the enabling you to do a side tire rotation. I have done it and I had no problem. I am not sure about using the front point instead for the same thing. Again, you should be using a wheel chock on the other side or anytime you jack a car up, especially with an unstable scissor jack.
I plan on buying a model 3 pretty soon. I’m glad I came across your video. As much as you pay for a Tesla you would think that that’s the least they could do is include that in a car. Some of us do know how to change a tire and don’t want to wait for service if we don’t have to. Plus I like to time myself when I have to change one😊
unfortunately its a trend with many modern cars. My BMW didn't come with a spare either Do your research on new cars, and you'll find many do not have them. Surprisingly, a lot of "cheap" models of cars DO have spare tires. I think the more expensive cars are more focused on performance and range...hence weight reduction.
@@gobear2002 Yes, I currently have it in my Model 3 trunk right now. It's much thinner than the stock tires that come with the car, so it lays flat in the trunk with space above it to put luggage or groceries on top.
Will.the tire kit move back and forth in.the trunk since there is no material to keep it stable and stop it from sliding around though. Is there way the under small compartment in trunk is too small i wish its bigger bevause that keep the tire kid from sliding around while driving and making left right turn
@@gobear2002 I have not noticed any sliding around in the trunk. Keep in mind that this kit comes with a jack and all accessories in the bag with the tire, so it weighs a total of about 44 pounds (19.9 kg). So it's just heavy enough to lay still. I'm only keeping mine in the trunk for now because of all the potholes here during Winter. Once it warms up and the roads get fixed, I'll take it out again. I agree that the "sub-trunk" storage area should be bigger.
Getting a model 3 next month, this thing looks legit; thanks for the great demo. It would have been awesome if the frunk or rear sub-trunk was large enough to fit this wheel
I agree, but it's not the spare wheel's fault, it's the Tesla Model 3's fault. The frunk and sub-trunk area is just too small. You can fit a couple backpacks in them, but not large enough for a whole tire. Check out my latest video about the wheel cover carry bag. That bag is radically smaller than this spare tire (I put them side by side), and I try to put it in the frunk and it still doesn't fit.
I wish Tesla sold it as an option, seems crazy to rely on 3rd ptys for such an essential item. Postage to Australia make it too expensive (>$AU750) as a viable option. I just have a puncher repair kit and a jack
After watching this video I just went and ordered a spare kit for my Model X. Thank you for letting us know this existed.Seems like a great company to do business with.
@@jonathansage2147 No It is sitting in the garage for now, as for the most part this X never leaves town and my wife could bring me the spare if needed. It would have to lay on top of the rear area behind the seat if we were to keep it in the car. It is in a really nice black bag and looks nice.
The only downside it will slide around easily in that slippery bag. Better to scrap the bag as the rubber tire grips the carpet and lessen the need to fab a brace of some sort if kept in the supplied bag.
I've left this kit in my trunk for the past few weeks since the snow and ice have made bad potholes here. It's narrow enough that I still have trunk space to set groceries and things on top of it. The kit does come with a large plastic bag to put your flat tire in. I haven't tried putting my full size in the carry case, but I suppose it may fit. I would rather use the disposable plastic bag and just sit it on top of the carry case while I drive to a tire shop to repair/replace my flat. This way my carry case doesn't get all dirty from the used tire sitting inside of it. Thanks again for watching!
I have to say that looks a really effective solution for the missing spare wheel. I just need to check shipping cost to the UK, whether Modern Spare actually ship internationally and a reasonable estimate of import duty into Blighty. If it swings in at under 400GBP, I'm likely to go for it. A really helpful and excellent RU-vid clip too. Thank you. Gosh, we Brits are so polite aren't we?!!
Great video. Thanks for posting it. Looks like that retaining bolt you removed lines up with the extra holes on the spare rim. Maybe the extra holes are there by design so you wouldn't have to remove the retaining bolt?
TeChExPo They aren’t rated for speeds higher than 80 and probably would wear out faster than the original tires. Also, being narrow they won’t stop as fast. Unsafe for long term use.
Think its good, but a little expensive! Wonder if it will work with the staggered set up. Awesome that you pointed out the small bolt on the rotor, thank you!
I know this is an older video, but it was very good and I enjoy watching your videos now that I am a new M3 owner. One question hopefully you'll answer for me - what brand of trunk mat are you showing here in this video? Looks quite nice. Thank You
What is the size of that factory bolt that is not necessary and that you removed? My thought is that if one does not want to check all 4 rims prior to a road trip, one should have a suitable tool for removing such bolts in the car with the flat-tire kit.
From memory, I believe it is a 10mm bolt. That being said, it is only there so the rotor does not rattle during assembly of the car. It is not required to stay on the car. You could leave a 10mm wrench in your flat tire kit, or you could just proactively remove all 4 from the car (like I did) and not worry about needing a wrench later.
The other day I just picked up my model Y from Phoenix. I was returning home and was only about a mile away, struck the curb going around a corner. Didn't know what damaged was caused. I was thinking about calling Tesla, but thought better of it. Found out it would have cost $1 (coming and going) a mile for Tesla to get involved. I live in Lake Havasu, approx. 163miles X 2 = $326 and that's what Tesla would charge for coming from Vagas. That would not include any repair. Took the car down to Discount Tire and found the rim was ok, but the side of the tire was damaged and had to be replaced. Discount didn't have the tire in stock. They order the tire and it will be here this coming Tuesday. Here is where the spare tire kit would have come in handy. The wheel within the kit would have replaced a damaged rim should I have had one many miles from home. Also, I still would have the use of my car until parts arrived. I Think Tesla should reduce the cost of it's ranger because it's Service Centers are at a minimum and distant. I did order the Tire repair kit. Tesla should offer one as an option.
I think a spare tire (even if just a mini-temp) is critical & should be incorporated into future models. Personally the sub-trunk is not as needed as a spare tire. But as an alternative, Tesla can at least make the space big enough to store a tire.
I agree that Tesla could make room for one (and I wish they would). I think they're more concerned about the added weight. That's the thing about EVs...added weight reduces range. Tesla likes to brag about their range, so I guess that's more important to them than practicality.
i'm surprised Tesla doesn't offer a spare tire as standard ever car I've owned comes with a spare tire I've never seen a new car that Doesn't come with a spare tire.
The cool thing about the Tesla is that the chassis is super rigid due to the battery taking up the length of the car. If you are ever in a situation where the jack will not fit under the car due to a flat tire, you can always move it to the opposite end. Example: a flat on the rear tire - move the jack to the front of the car to jack up the entire side...the rear will lift also. I use this technique when I do tire rotations on my Tesla.
@@BecauseTesla Thank you! I definitely want a spare tire/wheel combo for long trips. I already carry a 24" breaker bar and 12v compressor and plug kit. But if a pothole destroys the rim and tire Ill need to do a 20 minute swap out. Which means I also have to carry a very low profile scissors jack.
Great video, Great review and I subscribed to your channel, I purchased just the spare because I have everything else, I’m also building a 18” OEM Aero spare right before I saw this video for my long trips to Las Vegas, this Spare I can use on my Model Y if I need it. I also purchased 433mhz TPMS sensors, I may put one inside this spare so it will register with the Tesla. Too bad they won’t give a discount code to order from this video.
Your review failed to include a test drive with observations after installing the modern spare. 2022 update- this items costs close to $500 with tax and shipping.
Something a little unique to Teslas is that they have a large battery pack that extend the length of the vehicle. This adds rigidity to the entire chassis. So if there is a flat tire in the FRONT, I can fit a jack under the REAR jack point to lift the car up, and the front of the car will lift with it. But yeah, you're right...the car will be lower in the area that there is a flat tire.
Randomly stumbled across this video as I am intending to purchase a model 3 next year. I currently have a hybrid Ford Fusion that does not come with a spare tire and very little room in the trunk to fit one because of the electric engine stationed in the trunk. But I'm wondering if they make a model type for my car that I can get one for now because I have had about seven flat tires in the three years I've had the car. But this video was ultra informative
From what I know about Modern Spare, this is more of a "performance" spare tire with sporty cars in mind. Cars that are more known as "fast" cars like Tesla, BMW, . So for Ford, they do make one for the Mustang, but not the Fusion. Maybe you'll be lucky and the Mustang spare will be the same size / bolt pattern as your Fusion. It wouldn't hurt sending them an email to find out. Thanks for watching!
@@BecauseTesla no problem. And because you're authentic, I'm hitting subscribe. Definitely gonna find out what I can for my Fusion, but a spare tire is easily on my to-do list when I get my Tesla 👍
I know it's pricey, but to me, it's worth the price. However, I may be looking at this differently than you. You're looking at it from the viewpoint of getting a nail/screw in your tire. Yes, your solution is fine for that. I'm looking at this from the viewpoint of hitting a pot hole, damaging/bending the rim and losing air - or having a complete blow out. This has happened to me in my previous car, and no patch kit in the world can fix that.
Tesla should supply a self repairing tyre. They will blow the opposition away. With the amount of money you pay for the cars they should supply a spare tyre otherwise.
Super vidéo that comes at right time for me. I am planning for next summer a trip from Montreal to New Orleans and my big anxiety was “” Flat anxiety “” but with that spare tire you did solve it. But since you mentioned in your video that the spire tire doesn’t fit in the frunk neither in the hole in the trunk could it fit up between the front and back seat. What is the width of that spare. Thanks for your answer Continue your great work👍
The spare should fit fine between the front and rear seats. The width is a little over 6 inches...let’s say 6.5” to play it safe. The space between the armrest/rear vents and the backseat is 9.5 inches, so it’s plenty of room to work with.
I have very little experience with the Model S, but if you email the company, they'll set you straight. I've spoken with them a few times, and have always been impressed by how knowledgeable they are.
I am at the seven minute 35 second mark and I’m really excited because that American bloke said 44 pounds that’s like $35 I’m getting excited I’m going to order one
