I'd like a spare wheel and jack for my Hyundai...

I live in very rural Co. Donegal. In the past I have waited many hours for an AA breakdown van. I now drive a Hyundai Ioniq 5. I am reluctant to be at the mercy of a spray can or waiting for the AA if I have a puncture. Can you recommend a space saver spare wheel and preferably a scissor jack?

Seamus Kennedy (Co. Donegal)

Jan 2026 Filed under: tyres

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Expert answer

Hi Seamus,

I'm afraid we don't have experience with different scissor jacks or buying aftermarket spare wheels. Just make sure you buy a good-quality jack with a sufficient weight rating. Your Hyundai weighs about 2,000kg for reference and, while you obviously don't lift the whole car on a jack, you should always apply a safety factor.

There are plenty of options on MicksGarage and Halfords Ireland.

Finding a suitable space-saver spare wheel may not be so straightforward, again because of the car's weight. There are people offering such things for sale online, but we can't vouch for any of them. Perhaps pop into your nearest Hyundai dealer and talk it through with them in case they have a solution.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor