Where to put a full-size spare
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Where to put a full-size spare
When I've had SUVs before I've often set up a full-size spare with a standard aluminum wheel that matches all the other wheels. This is in case I got a flat in an area some distance from where the tire could be serviced so I can ride indefinitely on a full-size spare with standard wheel. Moreover I would rotate tires with the standard spare increasing the lifetime of all tires on active wheels. Has anyone tried to fit a full-size spare tire in their MDX Iva 2019 hybrid. Thank you
#2
mrgold35
Check this thread out for adding a full size spare to the MDX sh-sh-awd: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-mdx-...e-tire-981712/
#3
Instructor
I have a 2006 MDX and have a full size spare under under the vehicle in the factory location with the factory hoist. I can't imagine you not being able to do the same!
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Check this thread out for adding a full size spare to the MDX sh-sh-awd: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-mdx-...e-tire-981712/
#5
mrgold35
I negotiated the price and installation of the spare tire kit (minus the donut spare) at the time of purchase. I purchased a spare 20" rim and tire on eBay. I don't know the part numbers for adding a spare tire kit to the hybrid?
#6
If you want a full size wheel you would have to purchase a rim and tire. Everything else you need will be supplied in the kit.
Last edited by rka4570; 08-29-2019 at 10:31 PM.
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Also is there space somewhere you can store the tire jack in the trunk?
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Does the 2019 MDX Hybrid have a spare?
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Spare tire installation instructions
Last edited by rka4570; 08-30-2019 at 10:38 AM.
#12
Racer
be aware that the top of the spare catches all the dust and water that the car kicks up on the road. You can wash it once in a while when you check pressures put it is going to be a really messy tire change, even with the small spare.
#13
mrgold35
You can see the spare tire kit that fits into foam cut-outs in the hatch:
![](https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazine.com-vbulletin/640x481/spare_1_2688bf72a4c01309e4f133cf4a87d203613112ee.jpg)
You can see the two tools from the kit you can use to raise and lower the spare tire:
![](https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazine.com-vbulletin/481x640/spare_3_dfa96eb60e90b5a98e01fc6ec9d53538d7f4cbeb.jpg)
#14
Racer
how do you get the hanger and cable thru the center without water getting into it thru the holes needed for each? 3rd gen uses a hanger on a cable that goes thru the center of the wheel.
#15
mrgold35
I think a 55 gal trash bag might be too thick to do the same thing?
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mrgold35
Everything looks and works the same for the fwd, sh-awd, or sh-sh-awd for the mounting points for the spare tire kit and tools Just the sh-awd version comes with the spare tire kit included (tools, jack, hoist, and donut spare). The fwd and sport hybrid has no spare tire mounting kit or tools. The only thing I had in the hatch with my sport hybrid was a 12v air compressor (haven't tried yet). The only other thing that might be an issue down the road is you might have to go with the OEM hitch if aftermarket hitches can't accommodate a full size spare.
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