Donut tire for 2018 plugin?

I purchased a donut/steel wheel from a Dealership. Just north of $200. It was a special order and took 3 days to get 3 yrs ago. With supply chain issues I have no clue what it would cost today.

 

I have a 2020 Prius prime. I couldn’t locate a donut spare tire. I bought a extra tire and a black steel rim for it. I have both an extra passenger tire and an extra snow tire for the winter. When we go on long trips I strap it in behind the passenger seat using towing harness so that it won’t become disengaged if there’s an accident or a quick stop it. We back the seat up all the way to pin it in there as well. It’s not the best but I think it’s pretty secure and we do have a spare. I’m sure that with Towing straps and a harness so that it won’t become disengaged if there’s an accident or a quick stoppage. We back the seat up all the way to pin it in there as well. It’s not the best but I think it’s pretty secure and we do have a spare. I’m sure that the inflator kit would work except I had use mine because I had a construction nail in the sidewall. It didn’t work for that. I do have can of that inflatable material in the trunk as well as a electric pump and power source.

 

There are very few differences between the Prius Hybrid, and the Prius Prime - mainly outside body sheet-metal, battery, and some instrument-panel/inside-trim differences.

See:
Summary: Spare Tire for 2019 Prius Prime | Page 2 | PriusChat

A 4thGen Prius Hybrid Spare fits fine, and is the correct spare to use.
That's what I bought.

A 3rdGen Spare will also fit.
But, for some reason, Toyota went from a 16" mini-spare(Gen3) to a 17" mini-spare(Gen4).


Below is a link to an ebay item:

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/185566275432
2016 - 2022 TOYOTA PRIUS 17" SPARE TIRE WHEEL DONUT 5X100 125/70/17 NEW!
Condition: New
Price: $195.00
Shipping: $38.00

BRAND NEW.
2016 - 2021 TOYOTA PRIUS
SPARE TIRE WHEEL DONUT 17"
Part Number: 4261147510
BOLT PATTERN 5X100
125/70/D17
Toyota OEM Factory
FAST SHIPPING.

Good Luck!

 

Say something like "compact, temporary, spare tire".

 

I suggest that if what you got is a correct full-size wheel and tire, then you just keep the full-size spare and carry it in the rear seat footwell. It fits so snug because it is wider than the compact spare (aka Donut tire), you will not need additional tie down to secure it. Since Prius Prime has no space to store a spare tire (compact or full size), it does not save you much cargo space by carrying a compact spare. It is the same-diameter tire, just a bit narrower and lighter. An added benefit of carrying a full-size spare is that in case you get a flat tire on a remote highway, you can keep going without stopping at the neatest tire shop and you don't have to be driving under 50mph on the highway.

I carry my full-size spare as shown in my car.

 

Another Sparky! Cool!

Plus, you should understand why I got my three degrees, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, so that I could design/work-on things like motors, 3D printers, controllers, etc. Now, there are more focused degrees/specialties/areas/choices.


See below:
You want a 17x4 Spare Tire.
It's a T125/70/17 tire.

Salvage yards deal with many tires and wheels each day.
They will know exactly what you're asking for. Still, the may be a semi-pain, Because, otherwise, the day can get very long and boring.
For a salvage yard near you, that has the spare in stock, check out car-part.com .

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From:
https://www.car-part.com/

Good Luck!

 

I have a 2014 PiP and I kept the compact spare from my 2006 when I sold it for parts, since the rim size/bolt pattern is the same. In the 16 years since I got the 2006, I have never had to use the compact spare. It lives in my garage most of the time.

I have had a minor puncture 2 or 3 times in the last 10 or 15 years, but each time I noticed it in my driveway before driving on it, so I simply swapped on a full size winter tire (on rim) for a day or so until I get it repaired rather than use the compact spare.

I also have Premium CAA (=AAA), which is good for 200km towing if I should have a flat anywhere “in town”. Never used it… I have not had to tow my PiP in 6+ years, but nice insurance regardless. [fingers crossed!]. When taking a road trip, I throw the compact spare in the hatch under the luggage - if I have the space. (Otherwise I just play the >99% odds I will NOT get a flat… ).

This strategy has worked well for me so far, as I very rarely travel areas without cell coverage and/or unpaved roads, and I consider myself a good driver who can generally dodge potholes and don’t hit curbs; my alloy rims are pristine and my alignment is still visibly perfect after 200k km, etc, so I consider my risk to be low. YMMV.

Also, I 100% recommend carrying an electric air pump in the car, as this can also be a nice emergency measure if you get a puncture/leak to buy yourself time to get somewhere. (I have never tried using the sludge pump, prefer to keep it that way).

Just my $0.02.