How to Remove the Spare Tire from the Trunk?

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Ibarra
07/30/25 7:50am
The method to remove the spare tire is: Open the trunk and lift the trunk luggage mat to reveal the spare tire. Then, unscrew the knob securing the spare tire to access the tools. The tools for changing the tire are all located in the left-side box, which has two knobs. Unscrew them and lift the cover to remove the spare tire. More details about the spare tire are as follows: 1. A spare tire refers to a backup tire used when the vehicle's tire experiences a puncture or blowout. It can be categorized into full-size spare tires, non-full-size spare tires, and run-flat tires. 2. Full-size spare tire: A full-size spare tire has the exact same specifications as the other four tires on the vehicle, allowing it to replace any temporarily or permanently unusable tire. 3. Non-full-size spare tire: This type of spare tire has a slightly smaller diameter and width compared to the other four tires, making it suitable only for temporary use. It should only be installed on non-driving wheels, and the maximum speed should not exceed 80 km/h. 4. Run-flat tire: Also known as a safety tire, the industry directly translates it as "tire that can run when flat." Compared to regular tires, run-flat tires do not lose air or lose air very slowly when punctured, maintaining their driving profile. The tire bead remains securely fixed to the rim, ensuring the vehicle can drive for an extended period or temporarily to a repair station. Therefore, vehicles equipped with such tires no longer need to carry a spare tire, effectively hiding the spare in another form across the four tires.
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