Spare Tire

Ms. Plescher successfully concealed a custom-made vintage football jersey inside the spare-tire compartment of their Nissan Cube last year. ❋ Sue Shellenbarger (2011)

Some shash stuff up the chimney, in their car's spare-tire compartment or zipped into sofa cushions. ❋ Sue Shellenbarger (2011)

In the spare-tire well was his small reward, a ticket printed on paper so cheap it almost disintegrated in his hand. ❋ Martin Cruz Smith (2010)

Mr. Blue, the vendor of extra gas tanks, says he's even getting calls from motorists who want to add a second fuel tank in their trunks 'spare-tire wells. ❋ Ana Campoy (2008)

And while there is no mockery here, there are plenty of occasions for a smile: Hail Marys in the form of Burma Shave signs, pictures of Jesus on spare-tire covers, scripture on truck mudflaps and the numerous signs blending religious exhortations and sales pitches for more earthly wares: JESUS SAID YE MUST BE BORN AGAIN JOHN 3-7 AREA SIZE RUG SALE 20% OFF. ❋ Unknown (2007)

And, last but not least, the symptom of obesity centered around the lower half of the torso: again, the stress-induced spare-tire fat that is also a sign of cortisola stress hormone induced weight gain. ❋ GreenFertility (2006)

Now he stuffed those rags into the mouths of the gasoline-filled bottles and carefully set the four bottles into the spare-tire niche in the Buick's trunk. ❋ Simmons, Dan (2001)

The company said Jan. 26 it would repair 1.7 million vehicles globally because of faults in fuel pipes and pumps, pressure sensors and spare-tire carriers. ❋ Unknown (2011)

A senior Treasury official said that the I.M.F. might provide "additional, spare-tire capacity" by contributing some financing, but that Europe would primarily use its own resources to wrestle down interest rates and keep countries like Spain solvent. ❋ By ANNIE LOWREY (2011)

The cooking oil goes into a separate fuel tank, located in the spare-tire well on the VW Golf, for example. ❋ Matthew De Paula (2011)

Toyota said rust could cause the spare-tire cable to snap, sending the tire on the road, but did not say whether crashes had been linked to the problem. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"Safety is involved here: this isn't some spare-tire or a corroding tailgate recall," Hossack said. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Thursday's recall is Toyota's largest since announcing it would fix 600,000 Sienna minivans over rusting spare-tire holders in April. ❋ Unknown (2010)

OMAHA - They have been disparaged as spare-tire politicians, kept in the dark and used only in emergencies. ❋ By A. G. SULZBERGER (2010)

"Safety is involved here: This isn't some spare-tire or a corroding tailgate recall," ❋ Unknown (2010)

"Safety is involved here: this isn't some spare-tire or a corroding tailgate recall," ❋ Unknown (2010)

Potential corrosion in a spare-tire carrier cable has prompted Toyota to voluntarily recall about 600,000 Sinna minivans. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I've [gotta] [get rid of] this spare tire. ❋ The Return Of Light Joker (2008)

As Jimmy was sick [that day], [Daniel] [the Spare Tire], would get to take his place ❋ Smashed Marx (2017)

small [spare] [tires] are sexy, [whereas] BIG-RIG truck tires aren't ❋ Cowboyssuck (2010)

I had [the spare tire] hand in the big blind and was [pleased] when the [flop] came out A 4 4. ❋ Jacaranda (2008)

I'm never [hanging out] with Billy again. He said we were just [going to the movies] with 'some friends' but I actually just got played into being [the spare tire]! ❋ TheJbros11 (2011)

Ya she was a [total bitch]. Good thing I brought [Gabe] along as my [spare tire]. ❋ Dick Breaker (2010)

"Whenever [Kara] sits in a [bathing suit] she covers her stomach because she doesnt want guys to see that she actually has a [humongous] spare tire." ❋ Helayne (2006)

[Ricky] and Jane [went with] John and Rachel to the movies on a double date. They invited David too. David politely declined, however, telling them that he didn't want to spend a perfectly [good Friday] night spare tiring. ❋ Whitest Black Person (2016)

"[mine's] [bigger]" "what" my spare tire ❋ Anonymous (2003)

It was supposed to be [a double] date, but [Tim] decided to show up, thus making himself a [spare tire]. ❋ Sven_meister (2011)