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Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by newtoprius47, Apr 9, 2020.

  1. newtoprius47

    newtoprius47 New Member

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    I am new to the Toyota Prius. I work for a construction company and we have just purchased 5 Prius XLE AWD-e.

    Being in construction we are prone to getting flat tires.

    I was wondering if anybody knew if there I could get spare tires for these?
     
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    get the wheel size, and see what other toyota models use it, if you're gonna go salvage or ebay
     
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    The spare is specd in Owner's Manual, and the rim part no you could find on somewhere like McGeorge Toyota parts site.

    To retrofit your car to accommodate it per stock can be pricey, maybe a grand USD?

    <Third paragraph deleted, pointless sniping>
     
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    Oops...my mistake. The AWD can't be retrofit for a spare, because the rear-wheel drive electric motor is in the spare tire well.

    The info in Donut Spare Tire | PriusChat might still be useful.
     
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    Something else:

    Third gen has a 16" diameter spare that is almost the same outside diameter as the stock 195/65R15 tire size. Fourth gen, for some reason, has a 17" diameter spare, that is somewhat smaller outside diameter.

    Still close enough to work, but not sure why they would do that. At any rate, either will do, but the 3rd gen spare configuration (rim and tire) is closer OD, maybe more readily available from wreckers, and maybe cheaper.
     
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    Thank you that is very helpful!!!!
     
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    It may not be a perfect fit, but having a spare back there is probably pretty important. In the OP's case, I'd be willing to not have an even-laying rear mat if I could have a spare.

    May not be mounted correctly, but is there any depression in that area at all that the foam could be pulled out, and a spare put there?
     
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    I just got a '21 AWD and was thinking about getting a donut to just keep in the back of the car (I know it can't go under the "floor" in back due to the inverter using the space - just want to keep it in the back of the car). Was wondering if anyone's run the AWD w/ a donut & how that worked out?
     
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    Nevermind - after talking to the dealer, decided I'm not going to use a donut on the car. Will either get a full size spare or just use the inflator that came w/ the car.
     
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    i would not trust the dealer without doing more research. they tend to say things that will hopefully blow you off since you're wasting their time for no pay
     
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    They were saying that the Corolla wheel - (select the right size, and check) fits - there were PriusChatters in the snow-zone who got a 2nd set of Corolla wheels with winter tyres on - and sourced them from a dead Corolla. Just check it's the right one.
     
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    I went to Discount Tire and I could buy a full size tire for less than $150 complete. A lot less than the dealer wanted. Bridgestone has a run flat tire that is a little pricey, but it is a peace of mind issue. The tires will hold up to 50 miles. I had a blow out in June it’s less than 9000 miles on the car. Just a little unnerving.
     
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    After speaking to a run-flat owner who had to use one, and others who have told me about them or written about them, I learned to steer away from them if at all possible.

    They are, or were, not repairable. Get a nail in your tire? New tire. Have an issue with one? Good luck finding the exact replacement to be able to buy one tire, especially in this environment, and enjoy that extra cost when you do.
     
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    Yes, popular in EU cars I believe - many of our BMWs, Mercs etc have had them for a long time. Great round town, no good in the country - a flat gives you limited distance as a "RUNNING FLAT" - but the tyre is almost always a write-off, I believe. AND - stocks here, in country areas are ZILCH. They're also more expensive. AND MUST HAVE TPMS.

    Other disadvantages - heavier, and ride rougher.

    Advantages - only one I can think of - if you get a flat, you don't get your suit tails dirty changing a wheel - if it's a shortish journey.
     
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    I was advised by a tyre fitter that run flats are a complete bugger to fit and 9 times out of 10 if the fitter is inexperienced then your alloys will be ruined.
     
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    I'd heard that - but was only 3rd hand, so I didn't say it. But yes, it's a common comment.
     
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    I'm with you...I drive 45 miles one-way to work and not comfortable with no spare tire. After checking all the tire places, ended up buying the spare rim on-line (McGeorge Toyota) and ordered the tire from my dealer (McGeorge doesn't sell tires on-line.) Even though my AWD had a scissor jack, found a much better one on Amazon so now they are all in the back of my car. The AWD motor is in the spare tire spot so just have the tire in the back...I'll put a cover on it when I find one I like.
     
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    I would add as a disadvantage - very poor MPG due to high rolling resistance.

    JeffD
     
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