Yes, I bought the Tesla kit which has a small compressor and a can of the 'fix a flat' gunk. Some folks carry a repair kit if they get a hole in the tire that can be spotted (i.e., from a nail). Some use a Modern Spare tire. I wonder if @DrTe$la ever figured out a solution?
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Spare tyre under-trunk modification for Model Y?
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Flybuddy
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I wouldn't mind having an onboard spare (I do keep one at home). However, not sure I'd want to tear up trunk area as next owner may not find this as a positive. Seems that if you're capable of cutting up trunk, you'd be more than capable of simply plugging a tire and carrying a small, compressor. If not comfortable with plugs then you could get several years of AAA membership for the price of a Modern spare.
kindofblue
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All of the above. I carry a can of fix a flat, plugs and an air pump, and on long trips a modern spare.com Our 2017 Volt didn't come with a spare tire as many, many new vehicles don't anymore.
kindofblue
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Unless of course you're out in the boonies with no cell service (e.g., many locales in NV).
best solution i have found, so far. wood frame gives full support to covers and keeps them level. Loose about 4 inches of headroom but I just left it slotted together so it was easy to take apart and put to side with the tire if I needed the headroom for something tall.
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Very interesting. Is this for model 3 or model Y. I bough a Modern Spare Tire Kits for MYLR
Watts_Up
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How did you bent this piece of laminated wood? This seems to be a daunting job.
- How many pieces did you use and what the thickness of each piece.
Note: Maybe you could put someblack paint to make the frame less noticeable.
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wow, if someone could create a similar black foam insert it could be really inexpensive and easy to use for road trips
@Noflask... I really like the idea. I thought about doing the same thing about a week ago. I fact I spend 1/2 hr try to figure out the best way WITHOUT losing head space and minimizing "damage".
Would U be kind enough to take the same picture WITHOUT a spare tire so that We could understand your cut? how deep ? Would be great if U could share the cut dimension then I have the gut to do it. How do U tie it to secure it in place.
Thanks and enjoy yours
Thanks Pros for great ideas. I just look at the cargo space of my 2023 MYLR and if I cut/trim both sides then it would it in nicely. Am I correct or still missing important points. Your thoughts/advice are greatly appreciated
You need to trace a half-circle with an utility knife. More detail is found here - Spare Tire Installed!
Then you lay the flap you created flat with the tire. You'll need to bolt a ratcheting strap to keep the tire flay and secure (see thread above). Then you'll need some sort of support under the near edge of the tire. I'm still thinking that part over. Even with my strap ratcheted tight the tire still wants to drop a little into the subtrunk and lift up the floorboards. Prob a 2" by 4" cut to fit would work. It might need some something to secure it to the subtrunk. Could be a screw or even a piece of velcro.
Here's my pic without the tire. I had to cut a little wider than this to reach the bolts for the strap. Good luck!
Many Thanks to all the Pros in this wonderful forum with educational pictures. They gave me very good ideas to work on this project next.
Again, many many many thanks to you all
Eventually (after I cut it open) I would learn the best way to tie it down,
Stay tuned. Thanks
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First try. not 100% perfect but almost there . Not 100% flushed yet but eventually the wt of tire would hopefully flatten it out more. I am going to ride it for a few wks then tie if down with strap
IF NEEDED. Right now it's about 1/4"-1/2" above the "flush point" (for a lack of a better term)
Please advise. Based on your current setup , what is your recommendation to tie it down and how? I am just trying to make the most out of your excellent work. Any more pictures about "the trap" would be greatly appreciated
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