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
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
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Thursday that water can accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2023
He said the truck’s left front tire, which was a spare tire, blew out before impact.
From Washington Times • Mar. 18, 2022
The inside of the van was filthy and we sat on a greasy spare tire, which slid from side to side as the van rumbled its way to Pretoria.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
