No Spare Tire in Optima

[Kohaku]

What is the difference between 09100 4C999 and 09100 4U999 ?

[kiastuff]

Hi Kohaku,

The difference between the two different part #'s is this:
- The Part #: 09100-4C999 is the Genuine OEM Kia Optima Spare Tire Kit.
- The Part #: 09100-4U999 is the Genuine OEM Kia Optima Hybrid Spare Tire Kit.



The Kia Optima Hybrid Spare Tire Kit has been out for quite some time, now. But I'm sure that due to a lot of complaints, Kia Motor America finally had the Kia Optima Spare Tire Kit engineered and manufactured.

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- Team KiaStuff -

Originally Posted by Kohaku

What is the difference between 09100 4C999 and 09100 4U999 ?

[jooset]

Kiastuff, is that the correct spare for a 2013 SXL (with the 18" wheels)?

thanks!

[kiastuff]

Hello jooset,

Just made a call to Kia. There is a Spare Tire Kit under production for the 18" SXL trim-level. The Spare Tire Kits mentioned above are solely for the 16" and 17". Kia says it's still being tested.

We'll keep the forum posted on the correct Spare Tire Kit for the 18" SXL trim-level, though.

Hope this helps!
- Team KiaStuff -

Originally Posted by jooset

Kiastuff, is that the correct spare for a 2013 SXL (with the 18" wheels)?

thanks!

[sdmike1]

Thanks for the info on the kit. I just purchased a 2013 EX and was surprised to see a big foam insert and a glorified fix-a-flat in the trunk. Quick question on the spare kit...how does it mount in the trunk? From the picture at Kiastuff I don't see a typical shaft, plate and wing nut to hold the spare down. There is a threaded hole in the trunk, and I want to make sure this kit has the mounting hardware in addition to the jack, lug wrench, etc.

thanks

Edit: I found this picture at another retailer. It shows a mounting plate sitting on top of the tools. This isn't shown at the kiastuff site. Can you verify that it's included if I buy from kiastuff?

http://www.oemkiasuperstore.com/v/vs...2012580T-3.jpg

better picture

http://www.oemkiasuperstore.com/v/vs...2012580T-4.jpg

[kiastuff]

jooset,

Kia finally released the Kia Optima Spare Tire Kit that will fit the 2013 SXL trim level! We put this new kit under Option 2 on the product page we hyperlinked.

It's important to choose the correct option because Kia Motor America factory tested the two separate kits according to the wheel size the car would come with. So any Optima with 16" or 17" factory wheels need to order Option 1. And any Optima with 18" factory wheels need to order Option 2.

Spread the word!!!!

Let us know if you need any additional help with anything.
- Team KiaStuff -

Originally Posted by jooset

Kiastuff, is that the correct spare for a 2013 SXL (with the 18" wheels)?

thanks!

[sdmike1]

FWIW, I got my spare tire kit from Kiastuff last week and everything went in perfectly. It even has replacement door stickers that show the pressure requirements for the spare. I'm glad I got it

[endoracing]

Registered with the sole purpose of saying thank you for the link! I just waited two and a half hours for a tow truck for a flat tire (sidewall blowout). I cannot believe that it is even legal to have no spare without run flats.

On top of that, NO ONE has a replacement tire. I had the wheel off and in my truck and had to put it back on when no one in the area had the tire available - including two Kia dealers. So now since there is no spare my wife has no car for multiple days over a flat tire. Simply unacceptable for a brand new car.

Needless to say I am not really impressed on this. The car is nice but some of this is just common sense.

Ok ... so maybe I registered to say thank you and to vent a little..

[funnyman7915]

I just picked up my car last week and thank G_D I havent needed a sapre.I thought the car comes with one ofd those temporary small spares under the carpet in the trunk. Am I wrong ?

[Crazy-N8]

Hey guys. This where I got mine from $215 shipped . All you gotta do is put the right amount of air in tire and install.



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