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Take the spare out and leave it at home. It's not needed..just extra weight to slow you down. Lower your rear tire pressure. Take out your back seat also.
OP has street tires. Leave the spare in the trunk, its over the rear, and that will help with your traction. Keep your tires inflated in the rear as well...you only lower pressure on slicks!