Some carry a spare one in a boot (4)

I believe the answer is:

tyre

(Other definitions for tyre that I've seen before include "A spare one around the tummy is fat" , "Pumped-up" , "Band on wheel" , "Wheel cover; port" , "Rubber surround on a wheel" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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