Caliper problem

Not exactly the same, but I tried putting the spare tire on my 2002 T&C after an interstate blow-out and the front caliper was tight against the spare and wouldn't rotate. I gave up (2 a.m.) and called for our free tow. The guy who answered said same deal with his new truck. The spare only fits the rears. So, I spent another 30 min moving tires (one jack) until I got it on the rear and drove home. I later took a grinder to the caliper edges until the spare fit. We bought used so perhaps not the correct spare. Many new cars now come without a spare.