[jfgoldman]

Yeah I have never had a blow out, and I think in this day in age with tpms monitoring it should be a very rare event assuming you don't blast into a rock/curb/pothole. I've replaced more tire plugs due to age then I have used lol.

If you have a blowout at any speed higher than 35-40 mph you will not get the car stopped quick enough to prevent damage to the sidewalls as you bring the car to a stop. And, even if the tire is repairable, there is not telling how long you will be waiting for the tow guy to get to you to tow your car to the nearest repair shop. I have been driving for almost 50 years and I have had at least 3 blowouts on my tires and in every case the tires were unrepairable. Another issue here is the "desire" of a shop to actually have the expertise to repair a tire (and therefore have some accountability for the repair). Unlike ctromley I am not willing to get trained in tire repair and experimenting with different sizes of tires that will (might?) work with my brand new Ionic 6. At least from Modern Spare you get a proper scissors jack rather than the screw jack (better known as the scraping knuckles on tarmac jack) that most cars with donut spares came with. As for the space taken up by the spare my wife and I rarely go on "long trips" (greater than 1 week) and we travel very light on all occasions. So, I will have the spare tire and equipment in their tire bag (big enough to store the blown tire for repair (if possible and obviously the wheel that is $100's of dollars to replace if it became damaged during the blowout (haven't had that happen very much except when I was negligent (not paying attention) and hit a center median at 40 mph that cost me the tire and the wheel (been driving long enough to know better. One more thing - we live in a small rural town with the closest cities either 45 miles or 90 miles away one way and if you believe in Murphy you will have a problem half in the middle of know where when the tire blows out - even a "quick" reaction tow company is at least an hour+ before you are assisted after waiting in 110 degree heat in the summer - no fun. So, I will spend the money on a Modern Spare tire kit that will work on my Ionic 6 and get me back on the road fairly quickly (and in utility mode will use the high voltage battery system to keep the inside cool for my wife and me to take breaks if necessary (you really start to slow down after 65). That's my 2 cents for what its worth.

 

[jfgoldman]

All the tools in my kit fit in the frunk (tire jack, lug wrenches, even fit my battery operated (small) air pump, and a new air pump from Modern Spare). Takes up quite a bit of the trunk but still room for groceries or a few overnight bags (we never go very far for very long so don't need much trunk space). That's what happens when you choose form (I love the looks) over function (if you need more space then get the Ionic 5 or EV6 and you'll have more space - can get similar performance with the right model choices).

 

[jfgoldman]

Here's a picture of the Ionic 6 trunk with the Modern Spare in it so you can judge for yourself if you want to take this particular option.

The small box on the right hand side is a Tack Life battery jump starter (for those days when the 12V battery gives up the ghost or to help your ICE friends with a jump). While the Modern Spare eats up a lot of space in the trunk I still have plenty of room to pick up a full load of groceries. Also, there is room on top of the spare for bags (particularly soft bags like a duffel bag. The room on the far side will easily fit a standard 20-22" Rollaboard and unless you're taking friends there is still plenty of room behind the front seats (driver and passenger). Or, you could flip down the rear seats and push the Modern Spare forward. For those wondering, I was able to fit the rest of the Modern Spare Kit (jack, lug wrenches (with three different lug nut sizes), and a 12V Tire Inflator) without any problems up front. Breaking it up this way also makes maneuvering the spare in and out of the trunk easier as the jack and other stuff is pretty heavy and really makes a difference in getting the spare into and out of the trunk. All in (including shipping and delivery insurance) I paid $525. One thing to note - the spare is super high quality - a Continental tire (need to check it often as it is rated and inflated to 60 psi), has an M speed rating (up to 80 mph - much better than slogging along at 50 mph with the old donuts (although wouldn't recommend pushing all the way up to 80) and also note that they recommend turning off traction control (doesn't mesh well as a different size than other 3 tires). Definitely impressed with the completeness and quality of the entire kit - definitely getting what you paid for. Let's not forget you have a $40,000+ vehicle (mine totaled out at $50K for a Ionic 6 SE AWD with a couple of dealer add ons (window tint and 3M Pro Bra (did a great job of keeping stone chips off the hood and also mirror wraps and door edges on my trade in 2018 Sonata SEL ICE vehicle). I've had too many unrepairable flats over the years and now live in SW US with no desire to spend Hour(s) in 110 heat in summer waiting for road side assistance. To each his own.

 

[jfgoldman]

It's an M Speed Rating which I confirmed on DOT is 81 MPH (round # of 80 sound fine). When you get to my age you tend towards (finances permitting) easy solutions (rather than less expensive but more complicated). We don't do long trips due to some deficits of previous lives although we hope to get back to traveling more. We pray that everyone finds a solution that works for them.

 

[jfgoldman]

My original Hankook temporary spare also has an M speed rating, good for 81 mph (130 kph). And a warning in big, molded-in letters saying not to exceed 50 mph. The wheel has the same warning. (Does your tire have a similar molded-in warning? Continental's sContact temporary spare does, but that seems to be a different tire than what's pictured on Modern Spare's site.)

I'm not sure what to make of that. If you exceed 50 mph in your spare-equipped Hyundai running its OEM temprorary spare and you have an issue, I'm pretty sure Hyundai will tell you you're on your own - regardless of the speed rating for the tire. What does Modern Spare say about maximum speed on their spare? Seeing as how their products apply to vehicles that didn't come with a spare from the factory, there are not going to be any factory recommendations on maximum speed coming from the factory.

What does Modern Spare say? I'm betting they'll tell you not to exceed 50 mph, and that the speed rating on the tire is a different matter. Which suggests their mention of an 80 mph speed rating for the tire is misleading and they know it.

Or not. They might surprise us with their answer and we'd all learn something.

Your understanding of allowed speed is likely misinformed and it demands a resolution. I don't own any of their products so I really have no standing. Can you ask and report back?

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Found it. From their FAQs:

Modern Spare equips all spare kits with tires designated for “temporary use”. In line with our goal of creating a vastly improved spare tire, these radial tires are rugged and reinforced with a well-designed tread pattern. Going a step further, we specifically choose tires with a DOT “M” speed rating. This M rating indicates the tire has been tested to safely operate at constant speeds up to 81 mph. Although it is rated at 81MPH, Many tire manufacturers will state the speed should not exceed 50mph due to the tire’s narrow size. Simply put, the narrow size of the tire (which is designed to save space) may result in a braking and handling difference compared to your normal factory tire. For that reason, when the spare is mounted, drive your vehicle with caution in mind and with good judgment. The DOT M speed rating is beneficial in situations of heavy, fast-movThaning freeway traffic that may require faster speeds. At times staying at equal speeds with heavy traffic is needed until you can safely exit a congested freeway. It is always best to drive with caution under such conditions and use your best judgment to stay safe.

So there's no real advantage to their spare compared to others, because most OEMs already use the M speed-rated temporary spares. You won't fry the tire by exceeding the 50 mph recommended speed, but the lower traction of the spare limits the capabilities of the car so it's on you to drive accordingly. OEMs cover that with a blanket 50 mph limit.

Frankly that seems pretty misleading to me. If there are even a small number of manufacturers (or just one) that don't use an M-rated tire, that gives MS license to claim "vastly improved" and "going a step further" when M-rated tires are actually pretty common. They lead you on in the product descriptions and only set the record straight in the FAQs. I seriously doubt you're the only person who thought they were getting an improved tire when they're not.

I vaguely remember looking at MS before they made a kit for the 6, seeing that 80 mph claim and thought it smelled a bit. Then I found the salvage Hyundai spares on eBay (both Hankook and Kumho, didn't matter) had an M rating too (along with the above-mentioned '50 mph MAX' warnings on the tire wheel). Didn't look into it any further. I'm betting it would be hard to find a temporary spare that's not at least M-rated.
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Thanks for all the research and a good warning. I selected Modern Spare because I got everything I needed from one place for one price. Could I have saved money by buying the tire, finding an appropriate jack (always hated the jacks that came with donut spares), lug wrench, etc. - Yes Probably. I went the simple and easy route with Modern Spare and have been impressed with their kit. Everything matches up and I pray it all stays in their place and never need them. I will plan to drive slower (if possible) and keep it to 50 mph on my way to the tire place.

 

[jfgoldman]

The weight ratings for these compact spare tires and jacks are high enough for the Ioniq 6. It's up to the driver to asses conditions and their own ability to properly and safely accomplish a roadside repair of any kind.

The spares are supposed to pumped up to 50 PSI and obviously you need to have a pump that will be able to pump it up because it is unlikely to stay pumped up to 50 PSI unless you check it A LOT. I have found (and maybe because it is 115+ in the summer) that my regular tires (at least according to the TPMS reported pressures) need to pumped up at least once/month just to keep the recommended 36 PSI.

 

[jfgoldman]

Modern Spare's tire works well on my Ioniq 6. I bought a scisor jack and keep tools and that jack inside the recess in that spare. With the pinch weld frame jack point you need a hockey puck of rubber to safely lift this car. But that is also rather simple to deal with. Complaints in this thread about the trunk size seem odd to me. I've taken long trips with 2 suitcases and this spare time in the Ioniq 6's trunk. Buy a van is you actually need a van. But I have no regrets about buying this car. The engineering and quality are impressive. This car is very comfortable and safe. I evade traffic problems with this car, as it accelerates impressively under 50 MPH. People like the Ioniq 6's looks. This car is going to scare Tesla.

Don't know about you but with AWD and the sporty look (love it or hate it, the styling is unique - I happen to love it) gives me the sports car I always wanted and could never afford. Got the 33 month (strange number) lease back in July and who knows what the market looks like in Spring 2027 (April is when my lease runs out). There may be some battery break throughs that put Hyundai/Kias in the 400+ range of EPA testing (We all know what this means for real world).

 

[jfgoldman]

I have to ask, when was the last time you ever actually had complete un pluggable blowout? This seems like an awful amount of work for something with a 1% chance of happening.

HOWEVER

I commend you for finding a solution for people who need one.

Maybe I'm just completely unlucky but EVERY blowout I've had has been completely unpluggable so I refuse to drive a car without a spare tire so I elected to go with Modern Spare (in spite of the cost). I wasn't interested to buying used space saver tires and putting together my own custom save saver spare. I also wouldn't even attempt to jack up a 4500 pound car with a screw jack.

 

[jfgoldman]

Tire Rack actually has a lot of options for the I6, including Hankook and Pirelli (which came with the car). Not cheap, but i feared much worse.

I almost choked when I read how much the OEM Hankooks (Ventus S2 AS 225/55R18) cost. And, they're at the lower end of replacement tires (although it's unlikely I will put enough miles on the tires to need replacement before my 33 month lease is up).