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Space Saver Tyre for 17inch

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Prius NZ, Aug 4, 2013.

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    My Prius came with factory fitted 17inch wheels complete with low profile tyres. Instead of a spare wheel I have a compressor repair unit. Does anyone know if there is a space saver wheel i can get and will fit in the spare wheel space? Not very keen on this complicated repair kit.
     
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    If you can chase down a 15" Prius spare from a wreckers it will serve. The total diameter, i.e. with rim plus tyre, of the 17" is slightly less than the 15" tyre.
     
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    :)I purchased one (new) off eBay for $100 with shipping.
     
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    It's the same spare donut provided to late model Corollas.
     
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    Ours has the 17" tires, and the temp spare. As far as I know there's nothing special about the spare, ie: it's the same as spare that comes with 15" tire models.
     
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    Yes. I have done some research and found:
    Prius takes a 195/65 R15 tyre
    Prius i-Tech 215/45 R17 tyre
    Space saver T135/80/16R tyre

    They all have the same outside diameter.

    Now all I have to do is find one
     
    #6 Prius NZ, Aug 7, 2013
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