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2016 Prius Spare Tire Fix w/Photos

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Jelly, Nov 19, 2016.

  1. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Throw in the temp spare rim and tire, purchased similarly, you're close to a grand?

    Is this 100% identical to what you'd get on a base Prius, or a close cobble? And the hatch deck fit and whatever is seamless?
     
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    Yes you need the temp spare and tie down from another Prius or Corolla, I had my 2014 Prius's spare and tie down, all the parts fit perfect and stored correctly in the foam, leaving the floor flat and supported. The parts are exactly what a Prius gets with a temp spare, the parts are a little different if you want a full size spare, the foam is a little higher.
     
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    I went to the hardware store. I bought a bolt that matched the threads of the tire hold-down.

    That bolt, plus a series of larger and larger washers, is what holds my spare in. The tools are velcro-strapped to the secured wheel/tire tightly.
     
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    Ok, I have a 2016 2 eco and a 2010 two. Just got a 2023 bolt euv so I will be giving the 2010 to my nephew.

    I took the spare from the 2010 and managed to fit it into the 2016.

    I had to break these white fastenerers. Oh well.

    I can just put the floorboard in but the floor isn't level. This doesn't bug me too much but i guess I ought to fix it.

    I see the 3 foam parts that you can buy, but that's like $400, seems a but excessive. Any other idea on how to level out the floor? I hate to hacksaw the existing foam.
     

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    To be honest, when I put the spare tire, replacement foam pieces. trunk floor access cover and carpet back in, it’s not a “perfect fit”. The spare is a little taller than the existing spare tire well so the floor cover sticks up about an inch or two. However, the two knobs that lock the floor cover in place still work and once the carpet is down, no one can really tell the difference.

    I wish the spare foam parts weren’t so damn expensive and/or Toyota would give owners the option of even paying a little extra for a spare tire at time of purchase. I think it makes more financial sense for owners over having the stupid “fix a flat foam” can and then factoring in AAA’s $99 annual fee x number of years I have the car because based on experience, I KNOW the foam can will be worthless if I get a flat.

    I was not having spare is good because the weight of the spare effects the overall gas mileage. But come on, let’s be honest. It also costs Toyota less, not that the saving are probably passed on to the buyer.

    Doubtful Toyota would ever listen to my or any other current, potential owner but…. Bottom line -I’d rather pay a little more, have a little less gas mileage, but have overall peace of mind in case of emergency.
     
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    They’ll listen when sales drop.
     
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    But sales won't drop. Lots of cars don't come w spares. Including my new bolt. :(
     
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