Now after much research, my Hybrid Limited gets a factory compact spare that's secured with factory Clamp Spare Tire, factory Tool Set Ovm and with proper Tray Luggage Center foam and still preserves full use of second lower shelf!
Out with the useless Tire Moblity Kit.
After removing the factory welded bracket and studs in the floor pan that interfere with the spare tire and serve no use, the Bracket Assembly Spare Tire that gets welded at the factory to the floor pan on the ICE models came in from Hyundai.
I feel safer now in the event I survive a roll over, I won't get finished off by my own spare tire. Plus no bouncing over speed bumps or potholes.
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The missing and costly link, Bracket Assembly Spare Tire in all its glory.
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Truck bed liner applied to spare tire pan.
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Mounted. I opted for stainless steel rivets on lieu of welding in fear of loosing any anti rust coating on the underside and burning the factory installed asphaltic sound deadening strips.
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Slight alterations to the Tray Luggage Center foam from the ICE only model Tucson, and fit is perfect.
As a side note, the ICE only Tucsons whether it be the SE , SEL, N-Line or Limited all get the same compact spare tire. US market gets the T135/90-17. This is somewhat baffling since the different trim models have different wheel sizes, 235/65 R17 and 235/55 R19, yet the compact spare is the same for all and matches none as far as Revolutions per Mile, even on AWD equipped trim lines.
For the uniformed there is a modern spare option that will cost 450USD for a cobbled up spare tire setup that is not ideal.
I chose the larger tire for the compact spare as its rotating revolutions per mile match much more closely to the Limited 235/55/19 factory wheels which puts little if any stress on the AWD system.
Full use of lower level and I am using the much better fitted circumference 165/90/17 compact spare tire for the AWD system.
One small modification needed to the Tray Luggage Center if using the smaller spare that comes with the ICE only Tucson. Just have to cut the underside foam lower left rear standoff down enough to clear the battery vent duct.
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As a added bonus, the Hybrid Quarter Trim and Sill Trim Lower position shelf is lower than the ICE only shelf. It's only about 3/4 inch lower but still works even with the larger compact
spare.
As a note: the Floor Cover Panel does sit on the tire [not rim] while in the lower position as well as the lower shelf. Although not by design, this does give it more support.
I hope this helps people looking for a spare option and want the use of the lower level cargo area to be a option.