Does the Modern Spare tire arrive balanced? Do spare tires need to be balanced?

No, balancing a spare tire is not required as it is for regular tires. Spare tires have a very low rotational mass, so balancing a spare tire like a regular wheel and tire does not provide any advantage.

Due to the low rotational mass of the small, lightweight spare tire, balancing it is not beneficial. Our testing process has confirmed that balancing a spare tire offers no practical advantage, which is why it is seldom performed in the tire industry. However, the spare tire and wheel can be balanced just like any regular wheel and tire, should you choose to have it done.