spare tire
Example Sentences
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No more flatbed, which Joe conceded was mostly pointless with the bulky spare tire filling it up.
From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025
The next morning, Sylvia finds him shivering and near-incoherent, sitting in a spare tire on the ground.
From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2024
In response, Honda’s customer service told Newlander that “the reason why the spare tire isn’t included on our new electric vehicles is actually a safety concern.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023
While I was considering who to call for help, a woman with a sunny smile offered to assist me with changing the spare tire.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2022
Old Chao showed them the spare tire, which rode in its own metal case on the rear bumper.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
