The correct answer is C. The correct spelling of the word is "spare tire". A spare tire is an extra tire that is carried in a car in case one of the regular tires gets a flat. It is usually stored in the trunk or under the car.
The word "stepney" is a British English term for a spare tire. It is derived from the name of the Stepney district of London, where the first spare tires were manufactured.
The words "soothe" and "sponsor" are spelled correctly.