2014 Kia Forte: It has what it takes Published on February 11, 2013 in First Drives by Alain Morin Photo: Alain Morin In the Forte SX (and definitely in the other versions, I couldn’t get a straight answer from the Kia representative), there’s no spare tire – just a compressor and a kind of sealing foam. At least that clears some space for storage.