A hint that I was once given by another DMLer (Paul Hammer) was to simply cary an extra large, heavy duty garbage bag in the trunk with the tire. That way any dirt or road grime won't get all over the intierior of your car! While your at it, I don't see why it then wouldn't fit on the rear parcel shelf while it's in a clean bag. Just a thought. -Robert dmcvega-@xxxx wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews/?start=2673 > If you have a rear flat and you are carrying a passenger there is no > place inside the car to store the tire, it won't even fit in the trunk.