Are there any other cars wheels and donuts that will fit on my 2013 Hyundqai Elantra that I can get from a recycler or junk yard? I hate the fact that they don't come with one!!! The inflation kit is worthless if you have a blow out or sidewall puncture.

 

You need more than the donut. You'll need a jack and wrench to remove the tire.

However, let me ask you this, when was the last time you had a blowout or a sidewall puncture? I've never had one.

When was the last time you even used a spare tire? Me, it was probably 1989 or 1990. That doesn't mean I haven't gotten nails in tires but I've always caught it and repaired the tire before it went totally flat (I plug my own tires). Most of the time is was in my driveway and I either saw by chance or was inspecting the tires. Once I even heard the nail in the tire while driving. Plus, TPMS systems warn drivers long before the tire is too flat to drive on.

Second, people like to claim this is a safety hazard but I say it's much safer (and faster) to use a can of sealant and a pump when you are on the shoulder of a highway than it is to jack the car up and swap tires. Especially if it's on the driver side of the car.

Third, who wants to jack up a car to change a tire in bad weather or when they are dressed up? Again, the sealant and pump are much quicker.

Lastly, most cars come with roadside assistance that will come out and repair a tire or at least get you to a repair shop.

Remember, car companies cater to the majority of drivers and as unfortunate as it may be, the majority of drivers do not want to change tires themselves so they don't mind that there is no spare or jack. The majority wouldn't know how to use it anyway.

 

I, for one, understand the worry of not having a spare. I owned a MINI and was always nervous - even with run flat tires. I went out and got a spare too.

Matching bolt pattern would be key. Centerbore differences are going to be be as well, but not sure it would be an issue; you'd be driving even with some vibration issues...


(borrowed from a list on fordranger.net - /hattip to ArcticOutlaw)
Bolt Pattern:
5x114.3(metric) 5x4.5(english standard):

Ford: 5X114.3 (5x4.5)
Aerostar 85-97
Bronco II 82-90
Crown Victoria 91-on
Custom 57-72 79-96
Escape 01-on
Explorer 90-on
Galaxie 57-72 79-96
LTD 79-96
Maverick 64-73
Mustang 64-78 94-on
Probe 88-97
Ranchero 65-84
Ranger 81-on
T-Bird 65-72 79-96

Acura: 5X114.3 (5x4.5)
3.0 CL V-6 98-on
Legend 91-on
MDX 01-on
NSX 91-on
RL 3.5 96-on
RSX 01-on
TL 3.5 96-on

American Motors: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
AMC 60-85
Pacer 60-85
Concord 60-85

Bently: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Continental GT 04-on

Dodge: 5X114.3 (5x4.5)
Avenger 95-on
Coronet 57-77
Dakota 87-90
Grand Caravan 87-on
Intrepid 93-on
Monaco 57-77
Polar 57-77
RamCharger 75-85 w.Auto Hubs
Stealth 91-96
Stratus 02-on

Eagle: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Talon 89-
Vision 93-

Chrysler: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
300M 98-on
Concorde 98-
Conquest 87-89
Cordoba 68-87
Fifth Ave 68-87
Laser 90-94
LHS 94-01
Mirada 68-87
New Yorker 94-on
Prowler 97-02
Sebring 95-
Town & Country 88-on
Voyager 88-on

Daewoo: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Leganza 97-on

Honda: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Accord v6 98-on
Civic SI Hatchback 02-on
Prelude 97-01
S2000 99-on
CR-V 97-on
Odyssey 95-on

Hyundai: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Azera 06-on
Elantra 07-on
Santa Fe 01-on
Sonata 06-on
Tiburon 00-on
Tucson 05-on
Veracruz 07-on
XG 300 01-on
XG 350 01-on

Infiniti: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
EX35 08
FX35 04-on
FX45 04-on
G35 03-on
I30 95-97
I35 02-05
J30 92-97
M35 06-on
M45 03-on
Q45 90-on

Isuzu: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Oasis 97-02

Jeep: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Cherokee 80-on
Chief 80-93
Commanche 80-93
Compass 07-on
Grand Cherokee 93-98
Liberty 02-on
Patriot 07-on
Prospector 08
Wrangler 80-on

Kia: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Amanti 04-on
Optima 07-on
Rondo 07-on
Sedona 02-on
Sentry 07-on
Sportage 05-on

Land Rover: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
FreeLander 02-on

Lexus: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
ES 300 92-97
ES 330 04-06
ES 350 07-on
GS 300 93-on
GS 350 07-on
GS 400 98-01
GS 430 01-on
GS 450H 07-on
GS 460 08-on
IS 250 06-on
IS 300 00-on
IS 350 06-on
IS F 08-on
LS 400 90-on
LS 430 00-on
RX 300 98-on
RX 330 04-06
RX 350 07-on
RX 400H 07-on
SC 300 92-96
SC 400 91-on
SC 430 02-on
SE 330 91-97

Lincoln: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Aviator 03-on
Continental 68-72 RWD
LSC 88-on
Mark III 68-72 RWD
Mark VII 84-92
MKX 07-on
Town Car 92-on
Zephyr 06

Mazda: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
3 04-on
5 06-on
6 03-on
626 88-on
929 88-on
B-2500 93-on
B-3000 93-on
B-4000 93-on
CX-7 07-on
CX-9 07-on
MazdaSpeed 03
Millenia 94-on
MP3 02-on
MPV 89-on
MX-5 06-on
MX-6 88-97
Navajo 90-on
Protégé 02-on
RX-6 90-96
RX-7 93-96
RX-8 04-on
Tribute 01-on

Mercury: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Cougar 91-on
Grand Marquis 91-on
Lynx 68-78
Marauder 95-on
Mariner 05-on
Marquis 95-on
Meteor 95-on
Montego 05-07
Mountaineer 96-on
Sable 08
Villager 93-on

Mitsubishi: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
3000 GT 91-97
Diamante 91-96
Eclipse 89-on
Endeavor 04-on
Galant 97-on
Lancer 04-on
OutLander 03-on
Starion Turbo 86-89

Nissan: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
240SX SE 95-96
300ZX 84-96
350Z 03-on
Altima 02-on
Maxima 89-on
Murano 03-on
Quest 93-on
Rogue 08-on
Sentra 07-on

Plymouth: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Belvedere 57-89
Fury 57-89
Grand Voyager 88-on
Laser 89-94
Mid-Size RWD 70-80
Satellite 57-89
Trail Duster 79-82

Scion: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
XB 08-on

Subaru: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Impreza 05-on
SVX 92-97
Tribeca 06-on

Suzuki: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Grand Vitara 06-on
SX4 07-on

Toyota: 5x114.3 (5x4.5)
Avalon 95-97
Camry 92-on
Cressida 89-92
Highlander 01-on
MR-2 90-95
Pick-Up 80-95
Previa 90-96
RAV-4 96-97 00-on
Sienna 97-on
Supra 86-96
Tacoma 2wd 95-97

 

Heck of a list there

 

Yes nice list, but I already was told one of them wouldn't work. Tiburon prior to 03. But I may have been misinformed. Just afraid to buy it without trying any of them 1st. As far as the 1st comments from NovaResource, again thx for the posting. However I have had a blowout in my Ford Windstar and of all things it was at the bottom of the where sidewall blew out! I hit a piece of wood that had nails sticking up and they actually punctured the tire in two places, one right on the edge and like I said the 2nd on the bottom of the sidewall. Luckily I did have a spare and got over. The main reason besides that experience that I need a spare or at least a donut is I drive 250 miles a day! I am out in the country during my run and I drive at night. I dont want to left sitting beside a cow pasture in the boonies. I do have a service station jack and lug wrench that I keep in the car. I had a flat in this car last month (a Nail), but made it home before all the air came out. I bought a new tire and put the plugged tire without a wheel in the trunk so if I have another bad flat, at least I have another tire to be put on the rim by a gas station or someone if I can get it there. The tire still has tread and doesn't leak so it would be a full size spare if I can find a steel wheel. My 2013 has 68000 miles on it! Bought it in Sept 2012. Only problem I have had is the CD-XM-Radio. Sometimes it just stops even though its still lit up and I have to turn off the motor, and open the door for several seconds, close it , restart and its back on. Happens about 2 times a month.

 

I would suggest taking that vehicle to your local dealer to get the radio situation corrected or go with an aftermarket radio... As for the spare tire, if you do not want to mess with the full size spare that takes up half of the trunk then you could purchase one off of eBay. My company is running a special right now on all Hyundai spare tire kits. The Elantra one is available, we sell the tire mounted. You will not find a better price on the web check it out: Low Price 2011 2012 Hyundai Elantra Complete Spare Tire Kit | eBay

 

I pulled my spare outta my Sonata and tossed it in the new Elantra. Who ever heard of selling a car with no spare? Let the trade in guys deal with it

 

I hope you pulled the jack and other tools out of the Sonata too. A spare is no good if you can't jack the car up to remove the flat.

 

hi had same issue with my kia soul bought the spare tire kit on e bay see above "low price kit" was about 200$$ complete w/jack & wrench kit w foam holder and screw to hold spare secure in trunk

 

Thank you for your business!