I received my Modern Spare yesterday, today I mounted it on my rear wheel just to make sure it fit.
It mounted easily and it's the best looking compact spare I've ever seen. The quality is exceptional.
Later today I tried the fit of the spare in my trunk, removing the storage bins etc.
I'll do some customizing in my trunk in a while to mount it permanently and post some photos of my progress.
Thanks to "midcow3" and "tundotcom" for you help.

 

Looking good 👍

I would definitely get the top trim pieces for a clean look. The spare tire cushion is also nice to have but you can put foam blocks in its place.

 

Does that come with a case and all the tools needed? Do you have a link to that purchase? Is that a 20” or 18”? Thanks much.

 

Case and tools are optional. Case is very nice. Here is a link : https://modernspare.com/product/2025...e-kit-options/

tire and wheel only $379.95
tire and wheel with tools $429.95
tire and wheel with tool and case. $489.95

Some people also get a breaker bar and alignment pins

YMMV,
MidCow3​​​​​​​

The tire will fit as a spare for either 18" or 20" since outer diameter is the same.

YMMV,
MidCow3

 

Perfect! Thanks. I need this for a road trip. Will just secure it in the back. No room under since I will have a 350h.

Ecuse my ignorance. “ Breaker bar and alignment pins”?

 

\breaker bar is a longer extension on the socket wrench. Apparently, Lexus factory tights the wheel bolts with lot of torque and they are sometimes difficult to losen.





alignment pin to easier place wheel:




YMMV,
MidCow3

 

I guess I’m learning how these wheels are mounted. Not by lug nuts on studs? Maybe I’m a moron.

 

No Lexus recently changed to bolts

YMMV,
MidCow3

 

Now I can imagine the usefulness of the alignment pins. That example you showed me, is that the exact ones I need for my 350h? Thanks for your help.

 

Verify and get what you want. The Gen2 Lexus NX bolt pattern is 5x114.3. Any thing that size will work.

YMMV,
MidCow3

 

I'm thinking, but the Trim pcs at Prestige are now $166. & $228. phew !!!

 

Wait till Labor Day. Lexus will probably run another sale.

 

Is the spare pretty heavy?

 

I think midcow was typing too fast. You need the M14 x 1.5 (??) pins to screw into the hub before lifting the wheel onto the hub to start installing the lug studs. The bolt pattern isn't relevant for that question.

 

Did you use alignment pins?