Abstract: An apparatus comprises a retainer to couple to a proximal end of a cable, wherein a distal end of the cable is attached to a motor vehicle. The apparatus further comprises a first tube assembly coupled to a first surface of the retainer. The first tube assembly comprises a first tube, having a first end and a second end, a first length, and a first inner and outer diameter. The first tube assembly further comprises a second tube configured to receive the first tube, with the second tube further comprising a first end and a second end, a second length, a second inner diameter that is greater than the first outer diameter, and a second outer diameter. The apparatus further comprises a second tube assembly coupled to a second surface of the retainer, the second tube assembly comprising a third tube and a fourth tube.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a mounting plate configured to couple to a holder of an motor vehicle and a mounting arm integrally formed with the mounting plate to receive a motor vehicle tire. The apparatus further comprises a plurality of gaskets to couple to the mounting plate at the mounting arm. Additionally, the apparatus comprises a puck lock to couple to the mounting plate at the mounting arm.

Abstract: A device for preventing theft of a spare tire and rim comprising, a first cylinder having a length, an inner diameter and an outer diameter, a second cylinder having a length, an inner diameter and an outer diameter, a spring and a cable. The cylinders prevent access to a cable holding the spare tire and rim in place for storage. The cylinders protect the cable from being severed whereby the tire and rim would be released from storage and could be stolen.