Abstract: A cover for an externally mounted spare tire for a vehicle is provided, the cover having a repository affixed thereto, the repository having at least one opening thereinto and having at least one transparent window therein, and optionally including a removable graphic display which, upon placement within the repository, is displayed externally of the vehicle through the transparent window. Preferred is the complete combination, including the graphic display. The removable, interchangeable graphic display may carry an informative theme, a political theme, a sports or automotive theme, a humorous theme, a religious theme, a photograph, or virtually any other display of one's choosing and capable of representation in two dimensions.