Fitting spare wheel under the boot floor in a Tesla Model Y

I purchased a space saver spare wheel for my 2024 Tesla Model Y. In this video I try to mount it under the trunk floor. This isn't an edited step by step guide, but instead I filmed it as I worked out how to do this and have left in my mistakes, so it will help anyone else not do the same. Jump to 07:53 to see where I started after correcting my mistakes.

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Chapters/timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:16 Steel space saver wheel
01:45 Preliminary ideas
03:25 Sound deadening
04:22 Removing trim
04:58 Under floor construction
07:53 Change of plan
12:09 Cutting foam and carpets
15:32 First fitting
16:36 Don't cut too tight
17:12 Wheel support
18:31 Test with floor back in
19:25 Final wheel support
20:26 Another test with floor back in
21:34 Anchor points
23:03 My mistakes
23:47 Mounting anchor points & strap
27:16 Final installation

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[GoGreenAutos]

I have to admit, this ended up being a long video with too much waffling. However, if you are undertaking this job in your Model Y, you'll find the full video useful so you learn from my mistakes and make a better job than I did. If you just want to jump to the actual fitting, go to 07:53 in the video. I've added chapters to assist navigating the video.

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[krkrbbr]

With a jack that can lift a electric car, a compressor, repair kit, spare cables and adapters, car tool kit and a little bit of emergency rations there wouldn't be any space left under the tire to begin with so no need to worry about the lost space which means there is literally no cons to doing ths except maybe a little rattling that could be fixed easily. Well done work, lack of a spare tire is the achilles heel of model Y's and you solved it brilliantly.

[afjeep]

Great video, i will rewatch it and try to install mine tomorrow in my Model Y.

[nextgensolopreneur]

Really excellent video - very thorough.

[joebidendidthat]

Excellent work mate! I’ll be doing this project soon as I’ve just received my steel wheel

[djtaylorutube]

I have the same wheel. Took it on a road trip and placed it where you did but didn't even bother doing anything else. The rear floor sits on top and the front piece just sticks up a little at the back. For a roadtrip that was no problem at all, didn't even notice it was there. Obviously if you want it totally flat all the time then what you did needs doing. I only bought mine for roadtrips abroad because i've usually got a fridge/freezer in the rear subtruck.

[michaelferguson]

been waiting on this video from yourself, great detail. i will probably go the same route, mount it at the rear, the strap is a good idea, the block of wood i would have to carpet for my ocd, any new rattles from the trunk cover/board not 100% flush?
thanks for posting.

[tedk-]

Very informative! Use velcro to attach the timber block to the carpet and it shouldn't move and be easy to remove when you do want to

[UU-rypy]

from which car spare wheel fit fir tesla Y?

[RogerWilsonTodd]

It’s beyond me why Tesla can’t make a ROUND subtrunk so owners have the OPTION of carrying a concealed spare tire.

[pbm___]

Really appreciate the video!!! A couple questions though... Why not add an electric air pump, and deflate the tire when stored? seems that would save significantly more space. Also, I'd suggest running the strap through the tire rim holes on each side (through the wheel instead of over the wheel). This would better ensure tire is anchored by either bolt and/or if strap becomes loosened, etc.

[David-blbt]

An interesting mod.

The problem with this however is....if you cram the boot up with stuff....where do you store the actual full size tyre that you remove? 🤔

[AdamA]

Geez, how long are the adverts you are putting up these days! Another interesting video.

[baronsilverbaron]

Why bother and mess up your Tesla Y.. I have a spare compact wheel in the boot lying flat on the floor anchored to one of the back seats and it's no problem. You can stack shopping etc. on it. It's surprising how little overall space it takes up.

[peterpage]

The one thing you are forgetting is that these cars are designed with a crumpled zone in order the save passengers harm. In this case if you are hit even lightly in the rear, this tyre could break your passengers backs. To make matters worse, because you have modified the car, the insurance company will not cover you (surprise, surprise) plus Tesla will invalidate your warranty if they see it.
I speak with experience as I repaired accident damaged cars for a living for 30+ years.
You can argue the point all you like but it will not make a scrap of difference.
I’ve been hit up the rear in the past and the tailgate has ended up where the rear seat is, so in a case like this any rear passengers would end up pushed into the front seats or at the very least severely injured.
Spare wheels in the boot are never a good idea if they are not in a purpose made wheel well.

[Elaba_]

It affects the safety of the car. Safety is one of the reason Tesla doesn't use spare tires in the Model Y and 3.