Anybody carry a spare tire in the "Frunk"?

[rogbmw]

I live in fear of the Frunk Dent every day. But Joe Torbati gave me a great tip: Take large microfibre cloth and lay that on the hood and then press gently to close it. Tends to minimize the pressure against the ridiculously thin AL hood. I will say that when they finally come out with a power lift, as they should have from the start, I will most likely pop for it. Without it, based on the flimsy design (which is inexcusable in my opinion), I'll probably go for it.

Otherwise, I ain't usin' the damn thing.

DO NOT press in the middle of the hood. The Service Manager showed me how to push on the outer corners with both palms at the same time when the car was delivered. He said that people pressing on the middle of the hood have (and will) cause dents.

 

[mknox]

DO NOT press in the middle of the hood. The Service Manager showed me how to push on the outer corners with both palms at the same time when the car was delivered. He said that people pressing on the middle of the hood have (and will) cause dents.

Over 1 1/2 years pressing the middle and no dent, crease or other indication of trouble with my frunk lid.

 

[Cottonwood]

Carry 21" tire mounted on wheel in the frunk..weight is about 65lb. When putting in frunk--tilt the tire up slightly towards the rear of frunk. Fits nicely.

I am guessing with the alcove gone for the front motor, that a spare (compact or not) will not fit in the frunk on a "D" Model S.

 

[markb1]

Over 1 1/2 years pressing the middle and no dent, crease or other indication of trouble with my frunk lid.

I think, after hearing conflicting reports on this forum, that older cars may have sturdier hoods.

 

[mknox]

I think, after hearing conflicting reports on this forum, that older cars may have sturdier hoods.

Could be, but I've also noticed my hood will click down and latch with what seems like very little effort. I wonder if some cars just aren't adjusted properly, or have the hood "bumpers" up too high?

 

[JST]

I am guessing with the alcove gone for the front motor, that a spare (compact or not) will not fit in the frunk on a "D" Model S.

Sadly, I suspect you are correct. The tire definitely intrudes into that area. I guess the question is whether there is any microwave gap at all, or whether it's just a flat panel across the back.