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

Equipping a car with a spare tire increases the cost of building it.

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

He said the truck’s left front tire, which was a spare tire, blew out before impact.

From Washington Times • Mar. 18, 2022

I peer through the back windows to make sure there’s only one spare tire, then return to my open door to give the news.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth