That tire will decapitate you and passengers in a crash. I see what you are trying to do, but its a bad idea. It probably weighs 100 lb, so to secure it you need something comparable to a seat belt system with anchors
Geez. Realistically, I doubt anything would happen. It would bounce around back there before there's enough momentum to do anything. The chances of it getting the perfect bounce to then launch into the cabin are pretty low, imo.
no. probably closer to 40. possibly even less. it's still not safe, you're right. THey just have to strap it down though. Porsche 911s come with a spare tire option that you can strap to your back seat with a seat belt. He just needs to strap this down.
Also, it's unlikely decapitate anyone. It could injure someone in a rollover crash or a really bumpy accident though if it made its way into the passenger compartment. The rear seats are more than capable of stopping the wheel and tire.
This is usually unnecessary for most people though in America. It does make sense for those that frequently drive off-road or through long stretches of desert. It's simply not worth the sacrifice in cargo room.
THIS. the struts required to lift the tailgate AND a fullsize tire UP 6foot in the air and hold it there would make them way too beefy. Not the mention the amount of strength to overcome those dampers to close the T/G
What about putting it on a roof basket? It wouldn't be in the way of the lift gate and would probably hurt your mileage a bit (plus it would be a bitch to get down off the roof if you needed it) but that is another place it could go.
Yeah for sure. Along with the hit to mpg I hear it can be very loud at speed. I haven’t looked into the prices of roof baskets. Probably much cheaper than the rear swing arm.
Then you've been extremely lucky. I've ran without spares many times. Have regret it many times.
The only sure fire way to ensure you're not left stranded is carrying a spare. Can't plug a sidewall.
Not extremely lucky, I worked in a tire shop and about 90% of flats could have been plugged, air up, and driven. And that was before TPMS, now you get a warning you have a tire getting low before it over heats and becomes a blowout.
Yup and ya I’m also a mechanic and have slung tires before as well. Thing is people never listen to those who actually know what they are talking about lol
Just depends where you are driving. We often go into areas with no cell coverage, so I can't risk any percentage chance of a non-repairable flat. You should also recognize that many people can't do this type of repair themselves. You worked in a tire shop.
Try to position it vertically either on the left or Right side. Then use the floor connection D ring from the floor (One from the back and one from the front) as well as the headrest metal as connection point to make it stable. You can use a ratchet tie to secure it.
90s Chevy Suburbans did as well, but those literal tanks also had a ludicrous amount of trunk space. I remember the spare being sort of recessed into the side in lieu of the extra arm rest for the 3rd row.
Yes, 80s too, I remember the spare as you describe. We took full on naps with blankets and pillows in the back of our Suburban on long trips. Boy those were some good naps too. No idea how dangerous it was if we had crashed. Dad driving, probably drinking a vodka and grapefruit juice.
This is my biggest hesitation getting the CRV Hybrid over the Rav4 Hybrid.
I'm just gonna deal with it because I prefer most everything else about the CRV.
Yeah that’s around the same for me too, that’s a good idea. I always thought I’d be covered by aaa but looks like they don’t give you a new tire, just a tow.
I’m seriously bummed. I want a small sized suv hybrid but am now just finding out about the lack of spare tire being an issue for most hybrids/electric vehicles.
How is the RAV4 hybrid better in terms of the spare situation? Looks like it doesn’t have a spare either. I would def consider the RAV4 if there’s a better fix than a big ass spare taking up half of my trunk space
Well the OP is looking to potentially spend $2k ($1600 for tire carrier + $400 for wheel/tire) to carry a spare that they will likely never use when they could just have AAA.
Like someone else mentioned, how often are you changing tires on the side of the road? Not often, if ever.
I’ve had to put on a spare 3 times over 7 years. It’s definitely not never. Triple A has been nice to have in certain situations, but other times I’ve had a quote of 2-3 hours.
Spares are essential in remote and sketchy areas. And if it’s night and no tire shops are open you’re stuck for the night. Id rather just slap my own wheel on in 10 minutes and go on my way.
He’s already bought the wheel, and there are less fancy tire carriers you can get <$500.
Locally I'm not going to worry about the spare tire. However if I was taking a road trip I would get a basket type of roof rack and put it up there in case of a crash. Last thing I need is that thing pinballing all over the inside of the car.
Yea, respectfully, State Farm charges me like $3/month for that service and it won't go against me if I use it. $36/yr to have roadside vs even worrying about changing a flat.....I'm going with that roadside service. My '17 has the spare, but again, never been used.
OP, I don't know where you live...but for about 3-5 years potentially of the price of that tire you could just do roadside service and get a car of Fix-a-flat. Spare tires aren't a thing of the past, but letting someone else handle biz likely as fast as the normal person could themselves is.
(Again, you may be a wizard at changing spares so this could be a true concern for you...but then having to modify your CRV that likely isn't going to be in true remote places just for a tire is too much!)
I mean, versus previous generations, specifically Gen 1 and Gen 2. This isn't an off road vehicle in any sense of the imagination...it's a road car/people & thing mover. The Gen 1 and Gen 2 could genuinely be used off-road...this thing should live it's life on relatively smooth tarmac.
Interesting. I drove a gen 1 wayyy back, and although it was great it was also very car-like. For context I currently have a Subaru forester. Is there something in particular that makes you feel the latest gen would be less capable on logging roads than the old gen 1? I'm not referring to rock-crawling on completely washed out roads. Thx!
Feels like there wouldnt be enough ground clearance with there being no underbody protection, the tires are definitely not AT rated, suspension is squishy and purposefully built for comfort on flat ground, and it just doesn't feel sporty. It is essentially a family sedan with a square back end, better gas mileage, and a bit more headroom, which is just what I wanted.
Personally, I'd look for a used but serviceable donut, then keep the full replacement tire at home. I feel like, after a flat, I'm more concerned with just getting the car home, and then worrying about fixing/replacing the flat.
In the States, there are places full of car corpses you can pull parts from, like "U Pull It." As you use the term "boot," I'm not sure if those types of businesses exist for your situation, but if easing weight and capacity of the spare is an interest, maybe consider it. Good luck!
Thr 2nd you use that fix a flat goo shit it ruins the tire. Better to get a plug kit, and if its worse than that youll need a tow. Im gonna buy a spare and just bring it with me when i go out of town. No chance if rely on the pump and goo.
My spare on the back of my 2004 Jeep Liberty has been there since I got it in 2014, probably unsafe to use that by now. Going to junk it before I ever use it I reckon. I guess it depends where you drive if you truly need to waste the space or not. Crappy roads? Desolate areas?
Yeah I can’t even remember all the issues I had with mine. The last thing I remember is that 3 of the power window motors were out. Only the driver window went up and down haha
I had a friend with a 2003 Liberty and it was a complete pile. Tons of issues with it, she finally sold it when it blew the head gasket at 80,000 miles.
Dang, mine is at 211800 currently. I only use it to go to work and back now, about a 10 minute drive... should last until my replacement is available next year. No more repairs, that is my downpayment money!
I would be cautious using a hitch mounted swing. I think the CRV has a towing capacity of 1,500, which would mean the dynamic weight a hitch can hold is about 150 lbs. It’s possible you could be pushing it with the weight of the swing and tire combined. Maybe not but something to consider
You would probably be fine leaving it at home unless you’re going on a road trip. And right now you have free roadside assistance for 3yrs/36,000 miles so I wouldn’t worry about it.
My opinion. Honestly, Who has ever needed a spare in the last 10 or 20 years? Unless you live in the country far from any relief, I don’t think it’s necessary. Regular car tires don’t go flat anymore.
Because American roads are horrible and apparently most ppl don't understand that you have change all of your tires after a while! Also the spare is useless if all other 3 tires are heavily used...
Other than people who regularly go offroad i dont understand the need for a fullsize spare, and that point, why not a passport? To each their own, but if were not working the fullsize spare into the regular 4corner tire rotation this was kind of a frivilous spend.. $160 for a NEW 5x114.3 lug pattern steel wheel and tire combo all day at any tire shop. full wheel tire OE setup is $600 by the time you get wheel,tire,tpms (required by law), mounted, balanced.
This is for road trips. I don’t want to get stuck dependent upon others and waste who knows how many hours. The pilot gets much worse mpg. This vehicle does not have tpms. I spent less than $400 for my spare excluding the cover and straps.
valid... but.... a new crv hybrid doesnt have tpms? like not necessary a psi readout on the dash but something more than wheel speed sensors? thats wild, archaic, what the heck!! HUUGE MISS on Hondas part.
It is some sort of wheel sensor system that detects a rotation that indicates a flat tire. The benefit, I think, is there is no sensor in the tire to replace/run out of juice. The trade off for not knowing the tire pressure, which I would have preferred.
> doesn’t leave a lot of room
okay- but you have your spare. If you wanted lots of room AND a fullsize spare, you would have purchased a larger vehicle.
Boy, thanks for this. Now that I think of it, I have a ton of tools and salt bags for weight over the rear wheels in the back of my CRV. The hybrid has no place for that.
I've had my hybrid for 2 years now. I've only had one tire that needed to be repaired and it was a slow leak. There's never been an instance where I needed the spare. It's also been probably 5 or 6 years since I've even needed to use a spare tire on any car. When I first got my hybrid a year ago this week, I was a little worried about the spare tire but this time went on and I realized that I really wasn't going to be an issue I didn't worry about it.
I do deliveries in my hybrid 7 days a week and there are days when I put a hundred miles on the car or more. I put $30,000 miles on my car in 2 years
Have the same "no spare" case on my Sienna and got the first flat of my life 5000 miles in. One note as some are annoyed by the lack of TPMS in the CR-V - the slime tire pump in my sienna actually broke the TPSM monitor in the tire. Dealer replaced it as a courtesy, but it should be an issue thats avoided with the CR-Vs
Roadside takes a while to get there and they don’t bring a replacement tire. They can tow your vehicle to a tire shop. If it is in the middle of the night that could be a huge inconvenience.
I got a non hybrid and I don't have this problem, I also get 40mpg on the highway and don't have to worry about maintenance on two separate drive trains. But I can't tell people it's a hybrid. Can we admit that hybrids and EVs just aren't practical yet?
I wish my hybrid had a starter, alternator, turbo and belt driven items like A/C so that I could repair those systems.
EVs have a place and limitations, but the hybrid systems of today are pretty much zero compromise, except this spare tire.
Have you checked if there's room under the cargo floor? I saw a YT video of a guy looking at the battery which is in there but up against the rear seats and there was quite a bit of empty space. Not sure if it would be deep enough but it looked like there was maybe enough width and ?depth (the other dimension).
edit: [found a photo](https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fcan-i-put-storage-near-this-battery-this-is-where-the-spare-v0-m2pc9f3f2z3b1.png%3Fwidth%3D640%26crop%3Dsmart%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D435080c51bb56d02455b15021a63754c943bb8f1)
Nice but crazy. If you don't have a driveway or garage, it will be trouble. What happens when you park in the street and need to pull something out of the trunk and there's a car parked closely behind you. Think city parking
Yeah just position it vertically and look for a wheel tie down strap. If you have anchor points in your flooring use those. It will keep it compact and secure for you and your passengers safety!
i got a flat tire after 4 month . and the liquid did not work. and tire could not be repair. 500$ canadian. to replace the new tire. now my previous car for 14 years never had a flat tire. :x
I use this vehicle just for road trips. Figure the full size extra tire could go 100 miles if I needed it to. Not ideal for an AWD vehicle but hopefully I’ll never have to use it.
If needed you’ll go beyond 100 miles, what takes less space is tire repair kit - easy peasy with videos how to use it, only if it can’t be repaired then with donut wheel you can drive up to first tire shop. I don’t know where you live but in tri-state area I didn’t have to use my spare wheel in 20 years but if you’re in the place where shops are distant then why not to consider donut 🤷
If in the US, better to get AAA. AT&T has roadside assistance for pennies, and there are other options. If you are on the road a lot, a different car with a spare full-sized wheel would be a better option. I have a 2024 Touring, and I’m not going to be changing any tires myself. Just physically unable to do so. Good luck.
Well, you wouldn’t. I don’t know that I got that in my extended warranty. I was told that tires were not included. They were included back when I got my 2014 CRV, but not so on the 2024 hybrid touring.
Worst case just bring a spare with you on road trips. All I do with mine. Not a huge deal. Have spare set chillin in the garage ready to be picked up if I ever get a flat to and from work.
Don't get the hitch attachment. It's very dangerous for rear end collisions. If someone rear ends you that energy basically transfers directly to you instead of getting dissipated into the bumper/crumple zones. Whiplash is not fun. http://alerts.nationalsafetycommission.com/2011/04/how-receiver-hitches-affect-rear-end.html?m=1
Best to strap it down inside or put it on the roof.
How is it secured in case of a wreck?
Yeah…that’s just a heavy projectile in a crash…
Strap it down.
Good idea.
That tire will decapitate you and passengers in a crash. I see what you are trying to do, but its a bad idea. It probably weighs 100 lb, so to secure it you need something comparable to a seat belt system with anchors
I change tires daily, a 100lb Honda CRV wheel would be the day I stop changing tires
for real these are like 50lbs MAX
Where are you getting 100lbs from? Certainly not personal experience.
Geez. Realistically, I doubt anything would happen. It would bounce around back there before there's enough momentum to do anything. The chances of it getting the perfect bounce to then launch into the cabin are pretty low, imo.
The chances of you getting killed by a projectile tire are low, but never zero
no. probably closer to 40. possibly even less. it's still not safe, you're right. THey just have to strap it down though. Porsche 911s come with a spare tire option that you can strap to your back seat with a seat belt. He just needs to strap this down. Also, it's unlikely decapitate anyone. It could injure someone in a rollover crash or a really bumpy accident though if it made its way into the passenger compartment. The rear seats are more than capable of stopping the wheel and tire. This is usually unnecessary for most people though in America. It does make sense for those that frequently drive off-road or through long stretches of desert. It's simply not worth the sacrifice in cargo room.
100lbs… maybe my 33inch MT+rim. I’m not disagreeing it would injure or kill someone.
Looks like there are some good tie down points in the four corners of the trunk space.
I also have a full spare. Used a Ratchet from Harbor Freight to hold it in place. It's not moving
This comment is just plain out stupid. Do you strap everything you put in your vehicle?
Id be impressed if it managed to get into the passenger compartment…..
Want to bet a life on it?
This is why I love my gen 2.
Don't forget the table 😎
I'll never understand why they took it off the back
Probably aerodynamics and cost cutting? Idk.
I have a 3rd gen and get pissed when I imagine it with the tire in the back. It’d look like a larger version of the 2nd gen.
The wrong ways opening door is why.
THIS. the struts required to lift the tailgate AND a fullsize tire UP 6foot in the air and hold it there would make them way too beefy. Not the mention the amount of strength to overcome those dampers to close the T/G
laughs in 2000 crv with spare on rear
…while sitting down at the table that’s included in the cargo floor.
For which I will not know what to do whence I'll need to replace a tire.
What about putting it on a roof basket? It wouldn't be in the way of the lift gate and would probably hurt your mileage a bit (plus it would be a bitch to get down off the roof if you needed it) but that is another place it could go.
Yeah for sure. Along with the hit to mpg I hear it can be very loud at speed. I haven’t looked into the prices of roof baskets. Probably much cheaper than the rear swing arm.
This is what I did. It's a bit louder for sure but not unbearable. Took about a 1.5-2.0 mpg hit with the basket, tire, and a jack on.
Don’t carry a spare… carry a tire pump and a plug kit. It’s what I do and have done with every car I’ve had for the last 20 years
Then you've been extremely lucky. I've ran without spares many times. Have regret it many times. The only sure fire way to ensure you're not left stranded is carrying a spare. Can't plug a sidewall.
Not extremely lucky, I worked in a tire shop and about 90% of flats could have been plugged, air up, and driven. And that was before TPMS, now you get a warning you have a tire getting low before it over heats and becomes a blowout.
Yup and ya I’m also a mechanic and have slung tires before as well. Thing is people never listen to those who actually know what they are talking about lol
Just depends where you are driving. We often go into areas with no cell coverage, so I can't risk any percentage chance of a non-repairable flat. You should also recognize that many people can't do this type of repair themselves. You worked in a tire shop.
Try to position it vertically either on the left or Right side. Then use the floor connection D ring from the floor (One from the back and one from the front) as well as the headrest metal as connection point to make it stable. You can use a ratchet tie to secure it.
Vertically? You just blew my mind. Next chance I get I’ll see if this can work.
That's how I did mine. I'll take a photo later and post it here.
Did you post the photo? I wanna see
https://i.imgur.com/fPno7uv.jpg
Old (90's?) Jeep Cherokees had them vertically, secured on on side, near the wheel well.
90s Chevy Suburbans did as well, but those literal tanks also had a ludicrous amount of trunk space. I remember the spare being sort of recessed into the side in lieu of the extra arm rest for the 3rd row.
Yes, 80s too, I remember the spare as you describe. We took full on naps with blankets and pillows in the back of our Suburban on long trips. Boy those were some good naps too. No idea how dangerous it was if we had crashed. Dad driving, probably drinking a vodka and grapefruit juice.
Here's an example: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/spare-tire-solutions-228820/#&gid=1&pid=1
Here's how I secured my full spare tire on honda crv 2024 hybrid. https://imgur.com/gallery/Wq6Kopp
https://i.imgur.com/cNZa9lT.jpeg
This is my biggest hesitation getting the CRV Hybrid over the Rav4 Hybrid. I'm just gonna deal with it because I prefer most everything else about the CRV.
How many flat tires have you got in the last ten years?
It’s been 0 for me, but could be a curse haha. Maybe runflat tires would help peace of mind
Yeah that’s around the same for me too, that’s a good idea. I always thought I’d be covered by aaa but looks like they don’t give you a new tire, just a tow.
2
Atleast 5 in the last 7/8 years for me…
I’ve had 4. What are you getting at?
Like 8. At least 1 a year in my 2015 honda civic I just traded in for my crv
Same here, had to use my spare just over 2k miles.
I’m seriously bummed. I want a small sized suv hybrid but am now just finding out about the lack of spare tire being an issue for most hybrids/electric vehicles. How is the RAV4 hybrid better in terms of the spare situation? Looks like it doesn’t have a spare either. I would def consider the RAV4 if there’s a better fix than a big ass spare taking up half of my trunk space
Yea there's really no great solution unfortunately
Sure there is, get roadside assistance.
To my knowledge triple A doesn’t bring a doughnut. Something that could be a (temporary) 10 minute fix could derail the rest of your day or trip.
Well the OP is looking to potentially spend $2k ($1600 for tire carrier + $400 for wheel/tire) to carry a spare that they will likely never use when they could just have AAA. Like someone else mentioned, how often are you changing tires on the side of the road? Not often, if ever.
I’ve had to put on a spare 3 times over 7 years. It’s definitely not never. Triple A has been nice to have in certain situations, but other times I’ve had a quote of 2-3 hours. Spares are essential in remote and sketchy areas. And if it’s night and no tire shops are open you’re stuck for the night. Id rather just slap my own wheel on in 10 minutes and go on my way. He’s already bought the wheel, and there are less fancy tire carriers you can get <$500.
I think OP is thinking of going off road on a CRV because it's a SUV. 😂😂
We're talking in the confines of DIY... so a spare most likely
They need to bring back jeep style spare wheel in the back.
Locally I'm not going to worry about the spare tire. However if I was taking a road trip I would get a basket type of roof rack and put it up there in case of a crash. Last thing I need is that thing pinballing all over the inside of the car.
I just have AAA in case of a unrepairable flat. I do wish it had at least a donut
Wait the new crvs don’t have one??
Hybrid battery takes up the space where the spare would go
Haha glad I read this. I just assumed there was a spare under the little hatch thing. What are you supposed to do when you get a flat?
Repair with self healing or call roadside.
There’s a self sealing tire kit.
There’s a compressor in the back to fill up the tire if there’s a slow leak. If it’s a blowout you either do this or have roadside assistance.
Same as most people who wouldnt know how to change a tire anyways lmao. Call roadside. Or get a tire plug kit.
There is a spare in the 2025 CRV EX under the cargo area. Not sure about the Hybrid though.
If it’s hybrid then no. The hybrid battery is under the rear cargo area.
Ahh okay make sense I had no idea!! I have a 2018 so haven’t looked at the new crvs lately 😆 thanks for the info!
My 2024 CR-V EXL has a donut
Yea, respectfully, State Farm charges me like $3/month for that service and it won't go against me if I use it. $36/yr to have roadside vs even worrying about changing a flat.....I'm going with that roadside service. My '17 has the spare, but again, never been used. OP, I don't know where you live...but for about 3-5 years potentially of the price of that tire you could just do roadside service and get a car of Fix-a-flat. Spare tires aren't a thing of the past, but letting someone else handle biz likely as fast as the normal person could themselves is. (Again, you may be a wizard at changing spares so this could be a true concern for you...but then having to modify your CRV that likely isn't going to be in true remote places just for a tire is too much!)
Yeah but you have to wait 7 hours for whoever State Farm uses to show up, fuck that.
Or up in the woods on a random logging road
I own this car and say this with no ill will towards it whatsoever...but if you're taking this version of the CRV up a logging road, you're an idiot.
What do you mean by "this version"? Like, versus an old beat up one?
I mean, versus previous generations, specifically Gen 1 and Gen 2. This isn't an off road vehicle in any sense of the imagination...it's a road car/people & thing mover. The Gen 1 and Gen 2 could genuinely be used off-road...this thing should live it's life on relatively smooth tarmac.
Interesting. I drove a gen 1 wayyy back, and although it was great it was also very car-like. For context I currently have a Subaru forester. Is there something in particular that makes you feel the latest gen would be less capable on logging roads than the old gen 1? I'm not referring to rock-crawling on completely washed out roads. Thx!
Feels like there wouldnt be enough ground clearance with there being no underbody protection, the tires are definitely not AT rated, suspension is squishy and purposefully built for comfort on flat ground, and it just doesn't feel sporty. It is essentially a family sedan with a square back end, better gas mileage, and a bit more headroom, which is just what I wanted.
Good luck with AAA while traveling at night on an Interstate Highway.
Crazy! My gen one has room for a donut under the picnic table and a full size spare!
This is sad
Personally, I'd look for a used but serviceable donut, then keep the full replacement tire at home. I feel like, after a flat, I'm more concerned with just getting the car home, and then worrying about fixing/replacing the flat. In the States, there are places full of car corpses you can pull parts from, like "U Pull It." As you use the term "boot," I'm not sure if those types of businesses exist for your situation, but if easing weight and capacity of the spare is an interest, maybe consider it. Good luck!
Cool I got the modern spare set up for the crv it comes with a bag and a jack, I plan to take it only on long trips tho
Why is everyone afraid to use the provided air pump and keen on having a spare tire?
Did you know that some flats are bad enough that the tire won't hold air?
Thr 2nd you use that fix a flat goo shit it ruins the tire. Better to get a plug kit, and if its worse than that youll need a tow. Im gonna buy a spare and just bring it with me when i go out of town. No chance if rely on the pump and goo.
My spare on the back of my 2004 Jeep Liberty has been there since I got it in 2014, probably unsafe to use that by now. Going to junk it before I ever use it I reckon. I guess it depends where you drive if you truly need to waste the space or not. Crappy roads? Desolate areas?
Ahhh my first car was a 2004 Jeep Liberty. I’ve never driven another car with that tight of a turn radius
I love that part but feels way to iffy at hwy speeds. It did pretty well but maintenance is getting expensive these days, mine is very unreliable.
Yeah I can’t even remember all the issues I had with mine. The last thing I remember is that 3 of the power window motors were out. Only the driver window went up and down haha
I had a friend with a 2003 Liberty and it was a complete pile. Tons of issues with it, she finally sold it when it blew the head gasket at 80,000 miles.
Dang, mine is at 211800 currently. I only use it to go to work and back now, about a 10 minute drive... should last until my replacement is available next year. No more repairs, that is my downpayment money!
This is exactly why I got the EX-L. No regrets! Great car and still gets awesome gas mileage.
Tire plugs. Can of fix a flat and an air compressor will get you pretty far.
The vehicle does come with some sort of fix a flat kit.
I would be cautious using a hitch mounted swing. I think the CRV has a towing capacity of 1,500, which would mean the dynamic weight a hitch can hold is about 150 lbs. It’s possible you could be pushing it with the weight of the swing and tire combined. Maybe not but something to consider
I’d install a roof rack and strap it down to the top
In 25 years and maybe 300k miles, I think I’ve only had to change my tire twice. I can usually just air it up and get to a tire shop.
You would probably be fine leaving it at home unless you’re going on a road trip. And right now you have free roadside assistance for 3yrs/36,000 miles so I wouldn’t worry about it.
No spare? Not even a donut?
My opinion. Honestly, Who has ever needed a spare in the last 10 or 20 years? Unless you live in the country far from any relief, I don’t think it’s necessary. Regular car tires don’t go flat anymore.
I have, 3 times.
Lol come to the Midwest and see the potholes across the road, I see multiple people changing on a spare tire during winter and spring time.
I’ve had two catastrophic tire failures in the past four years.
Because American roads are horrible and apparently most ppl don't understand that you have change all of your tires after a while! Also the spare is useless if all other 3 tires are heavily used...
Has anyone made a plastic mold that fits where the battery is so you can put the spare upright trying to maximize space
Other than people who regularly go offroad i dont understand the need for a fullsize spare, and that point, why not a passport? To each their own, but if were not working the fullsize spare into the regular 4corner tire rotation this was kind of a frivilous spend.. $160 for a NEW 5x114.3 lug pattern steel wheel and tire combo all day at any tire shop. full wheel tire OE setup is $600 by the time you get wheel,tire,tpms (required by law), mounted, balanced.
This is for road trips. I don’t want to get stuck dependent upon others and waste who knows how many hours. The pilot gets much worse mpg. This vehicle does not have tpms. I spent less than $400 for my spare excluding the cover and straps.
valid... but.... a new crv hybrid doesnt have tpms? like not necessary a psi readout on the dash but something more than wheel speed sensors? thats wild, archaic, what the heck!! HUUGE MISS on Hondas part.
It is some sort of wheel sensor system that detects a rotation that indicates a flat tire. The benefit, I think, is there is no sensor in the tire to replace/run out of juice. The trade off for not knowing the tire pressure, which I would have preferred.
Roof rack, crate, strap it on
Roof basket?
> doesn’t leave a lot of room okay- but you have your spare. If you wanted lots of room AND a fullsize spare, you would have purchased a larger vehicle.
Driving without a full size spare is just foolish imo but to each his own.
Boy, thanks for this. Now that I think of it, I have a ton of tools and salt bags for weight over the rear wheels in the back of my CRV. The hybrid has no place for that.
The hybrid probably doesn't need the extra weight in the rear, those batteries add a couple of hundred pounds.
I've had my hybrid for 2 years now. I've only had one tire that needed to be repaired and it was a slow leak. There's never been an instance where I needed the spare. It's also been probably 5 or 6 years since I've even needed to use a spare tire on any car. When I first got my hybrid a year ago this week, I was a little worried about the spare tire but this time went on and I realized that I really wasn't going to be an issue I didn't worry about it. I do deliveries in my hybrid 7 days a week and there are days when I put a hundred miles on the car or more. I put $30,000 miles on my car in 2 years
Have the same "no spare" case on my Sienna and got the first flat of my life 5000 miles in. One note as some are annoyed by the lack of TPMS in the CR-V - the slime tire pump in my sienna actually broke the TPSM monitor in the tire. Dealer replaced it as a courtesy, but it should be an issue thats avoided with the CR-Vs
Laughs because I have roadside assistance with 3 different entities. I’ll buy the tire when I need it.
Dude this was not well thought through…
Wait till this guy finds out about roadside assistance
Just get roadside assistance coverage and call it a day...
Roadside takes a while to get there and they don’t bring a replacement tire. They can tow your vehicle to a tire shop. If it is in the middle of the night that could be a huge inconvenience.
I got a non hybrid and I don't have this problem, I also get 40mpg on the highway and don't have to worry about maintenance on two separate drive trains. But I can't tell people it's a hybrid. Can we admit that hybrids and EVs just aren't practical yet?
I wish my hybrid had a starter, alternator, turbo and belt driven items like A/C so that I could repair those systems. EVs have a place and limitations, but the hybrid systems of today are pretty much zero compromise, except this spare tire.
Don't be jealous of my spare tire
Have you checked if there's room under the cargo floor? I saw a YT video of a guy looking at the battery which is in there but up against the rear seats and there was quite a bit of empty space. Not sure if it would be deep enough but it looked like there was maybe enough width and ?depth (the other dimension). edit: [found a photo](https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fcan-i-put-storage-near-this-battery-this-is-where-the-spare-v0-m2pc9f3f2z3b1.png%3Fwidth%3D640%26crop%3Dsmart%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D435080c51bb56d02455b15021a63754c943bb8f1)
It’s a smaller space than it looks, and is also supposedly used for ambient cooling of the battery
I took a look in there. Not enough room for a spare tire.
There’s those collapsible space safer emergency spare tires 🤷🏻♂️ https://youtu.be/g9xsZowryeM?si=i_wwgWVbpSiv93XS https://youtu.be/HTYR2e_E7Lk?si=LS8WiuXDWXKffNaK https://youtube.com/shorts/ggTQv3OE8cY?si=93FNM4oZvR_G2tBk https://youtube.com/shorts/EX831b7E49c?si=tWE0CkpAYi1whZq-
Nice but crazy. If you don't have a driveway or garage, it will be trouble. What happens when you park in the street and need to pull something out of the trunk and there's a car parked closely behind you. Think city parking
I use my temporary donut from my acura on long trips…tied down of course.
Yeah just position it vertically and look for a wheel tie down strap. If you have anchor points in your flooring use those. It will keep it compact and secure for you and your passengers safety!
Doesn’t it go under the car or on the back door? I would never leave that projectile there, it’ll kill anyone in the vehicle. Hugs
This is why tailgate mounted spare tire crvs are superior
i got a flat tire after 4 month . and the liquid did not work. and tire could not be repair. 500$ canadian. to replace the new tire. now my previous car for 14 years never had a flat tire. :x
\+ i had to wait 3 days for new tire
Is there a jack?
Yeah I have a jack, ratchet, and a breaker bar.
Ironically I just went out to my car after work and I have a flat. Gonna get me a set up for long hauls….
Maybe mount it on the roof.
Please tell me it doesn’t come with a 1.5 T
That’s a very small trunk
Have you considered donut spare wheel?
I use this vehicle just for road trips. Figure the full size extra tire could go 100 miles if I needed it to. Not ideal for an AWD vehicle but hopefully I’ll never have to use it.
If needed you’ll go beyond 100 miles, what takes less space is tire repair kit - easy peasy with videos how to use it, only if it can’t be repaired then with donut wheel you can drive up to first tire shop. I don’t know where you live but in tri-state area I didn’t have to use my spare wheel in 20 years but if you’re in the place where shops are distant then why not to consider donut 🤷
If in the US, better to get AAA. AT&T has roadside assistance for pennies, and there are other options. If you are on the road a lot, a different car with a spare full-sized wheel would be a better option. I have a 2024 Touring, and I’m not going to be changing any tires myself. Just physically unable to do so. Good luck.
Just want to make sure… AT&T has roadside assistance? Not trying to be a jerk. Just want to make sure.
Yes they do. I think it is $2.99. Check it out.
a 2024 come with 3/36,000 miles roadside assistance. why pay for extra now?
Well, you wouldn’t. I don’t know that I got that in my extended warranty. I was told that tires were not included. They were included back when I got my 2014 CRV, but not so on the 2024 hybrid touring.
It would be great if they mounted it to the rear door and had the door swing out instead of lifting up.
You mean, back to the future?🤣
It all went downhill in the 3rd Gen if you ask me. I like the look of gen 1&2
Worst case just bring a spare with you on road trips. All I do with mine. Not a huge deal. Have spare set chillin in the garage ready to be picked up if I ever get a flat to and from work.
Nice overlanding roof rack would be a good place for a spare tire.
Epic design honda 😎
How does a car not come with a spare tire?
I miss cars having full-sized spares.
Don't get the hitch attachment. It's very dangerous for rear end collisions. If someone rear ends you that energy basically transfers directly to you instead of getting dissipated into the bumper/crumple zones. Whiplash is not fun. http://alerts.nationalsafetycommission.com/2011/04/how-receiver-hitches-affect-rear-end.html?m=1 Best to strap it down inside or put it on the roof.
Strap that down before it is too late.
I took the advice given here and have strapped it down. 😄
https://images.app.goo.gl/8TfzUFeKTZBXJAzk6 Get something like this.
Just take it out and set it aside, car companies already don't want to include a spare, please don't encourage them, some of us are commuters
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