David & list,

When stopping distance is critical, having the spare mounted on the nose
could mean the difference between collapsing the entire front nose sheet
metal or simply tapping bumpers. I've seen splits & bays with serious
damage because the spare was mounted on the nose. While a PITA to
access, having the spare under the front floor IMO is a great place to
store it ! If you maintain excellent tires why do we need "instant"
access to the spare anyway ?

Regards,   John