Abstract: An automobile spare tire anti-theft device is disclosed. In an embodiment, the device includes a cap and retainer assembly. The cap can be configured to cover a portion of the yoke and the cable coupling extending from the underside of the yoke, including for example an extension and spring assembly. The cap can be secured in place by engaging the cap retainer positioned on the opposite side of the hub of the rim. Example features of example embodiments of the cap and retainer are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A novel and improved automobile spare tire anti-theft device and method is disclosed. In an embodiment, the spare tire anti-theft device can include a rigid arm member having a proximal end, an arm body, and a distal end. The proximal end can be configured to be removably secured to an automobile. The arm body is configured such that at least a portion of the arm body is positioned adjacent an exposed portion of a sidewall of a tire of a spare tire secured to the automobile when the proximal end is secured to the automobile.

Abstract: An automobile spare tire anti-theft device is disclosed. In an embodiment, the device includes a cap and retainer assembly. The cap can be configured to cover a portion of the yoke and the cable coupling extending from the underside of the yoke, including for example an extension and spring assembly. The cap can be secured in place by engaging the cap retainer positioned on the opposite side of the hub of the rim. Example features of example embodiments of the cap and retainer are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A novel and improved automobile spare tire securement and anti-theft system having a cable a yoke and a sheath covering the cable from the underside surface of the automobile to the yoke. The sheath provided in several example embodiments, including a unitary piece, separate pieces, adjustable height, and combinations of the same. The current invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art and accomplishes the surprising result of effective anti-theft protection, ease of access to the tire, reliable access to the tire, in an uncomplicated and cost effective manner.

Abstract: A novel and improved automobile spare tire anti-theft device and method is disclosed. In an embodiment, the spare tire anti-theft device can include a rigid arm member having a proximal end, an arm body, and a distal end. The proximal end can be configured to be removably secured to an automobile. The arm body is configured such that at least a portion of the arm body is positioned adjacent an exposed portion of a sidewall of a tire of a spare tire secured to the automobile when the proximal end is secured to the automobile.

Abstract: A novel and improved automobile spare tire securement and anti-theft system having a cable a yoke and a sheath covering the cable from the underside surface of the automobile to the yoke. The sheath provided in several example embodiments, including a unitary piece, separate pieces, adjustable height, and combinations of the same. The current invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art and accomplishes the surprising result of effective anti-theft protection, ease of access to the tire, reliable access to the tire, in an uncomplicated and cost effective manner.