Full Size Spare Question

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Fantine, Feb 1, 2008.

  1. Fantine

    Fantine Guest

    I was the poster who asked about replacement tires for the Kumho Solus tires
    that came
    with my 07 Elantra. Based on the responses, I'm going to price another
    Kumho to replace the no-name tire I currently have after I picked up a nail.
    Now, my question is: can I put a full-sized spare (the no-name tire) in
    the well where the compact spare currently resides or is just not designed
    for that. It's hard for me to tell just from looking. Thanks in advance.
     
    Fantine, Feb 1, 2008
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  2. Fantine

    DonC Guest

    If you can locate a tape measure, I'm sure you can figure it out. If you
    want to be absolutely sure, pull one of your tires and place it in the well.
     
    DonC, Feb 1, 2008
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  3. Fantine

    hyundaitech Guest

    Judging by the size of the well, it would appear it'll fit just fine, as
    long as you move the jack and tool tray to another location. Keep in
    mind, too, that you'll need to purchase an additional wheel.
     
    hyundaitech, Feb 1, 2008
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  4. Fantine

    DonC Guest

    I did that on another car I owned by selecting the best tire from a set of 4
    I was replacing and having it mounted on a steel frame which cost me only
    $40. Of course, just like the space saver tire, I never needed to mount it
    on the car.
     
    DonC, Feb 1, 2008
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  5. Fantine

    Fantine Guest

    Thanks for the help -- appreciate it.
     
    Fantine, Feb 2, 2008
    #5
  6. I don't know about the '07 elantra, but on my '01, when I got a flat I
    tried to put the full sized wheel in there. It might have fit if I
    took out the spacers/padding -- but I didn't want to do that knowing
    the spare would go back in. As it was, the trunk lining was lifted up
    about an inch.
     
    Matthew Fedder, Feb 2, 2008
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  7. Fantine

    Fantine Guest

    Thanks for the information about your Elantra. The trunk on my 07 Elantra
    is amazingly big. I can get some much stuff (by which I mean junk!) into
    the trunk than in my old Saturn. I picked up my brother, his wife and kid
    at the airport a few months ago and managed to get everything they brought
    with them into the trunk without any problem. My only complaint is with
    those stupid pulls for lowering the back seat. They're always in the way
    and I've had to get one fixed already (no charge, at least).

    I don't know about the '07 elantra, but on my '01, when I got a flat I
    tried to put the full sized wheel in there. It might have fit if I
    took out the spacers/padding -- but I didn't want to do that knowing
    the spare would go back in. As it was, the trunk lining was lifted up
    about an inch.
     
    Fantine, Feb 2, 2008
    #7
  8. Fantine

    hyundaitech Guest

    I did that once with a used '06 or '07 Sonata. Had to remove four foam
    blocks that were stuch to the bottom of the well. It was a used car with
    a bent wheel and a worn out doughnut. Just seemed easier and more cost
    effective to get a regular wheel than try to deal with a doughnut.

    The '07 Elantra doesn't have the blocks, however. The tire sits on the
    bottom of the well, and the foam tool caddy sits on top of the doughnut.
    There won't be enough room under the cover for the tool caddy with a
    full-sized spare.
     
    hyundaitech, Feb 2, 2008
    #8
  9. Fantine

    Dave Edwards Guest

    Is it just a nail, or something more aggressive??
    Unless it is in the sidewall, a plug will fix almost any nail hole. The
    local service station charges ten bucks to plug a nail hole. I since went to
    Lowe's and picked up a nail hole plugging kit and have done it myself
    several times....never has a problem with the repair.
    .....Dave
     
    Dave Edwards, Feb 2, 2008
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  10. Fantine

    Fantine Guest

    I was told that it was some kind of industrial staple, and they recommended
    replacement. (I drive past a large construction site every day, and there's
    always junk on the road, so it made sense to me that I had picked up
    something there.) In retrospect, I should have been more aggressive in
    asking about repair as an alternative to replacement. Next time, I'll know
    better.
     
    Fantine, Feb 3, 2008
    #10
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