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  1. Arthurwg

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    I bought my 2015 Prius used from a Toyota dealer. After driving about 80,000 miles I had a flat, only to discover that my car did not have a spare, jack or wrench! I guess I should have looked for that when I bought it, but somehow I assumed the car would come with that equipment. I called the dealer to complain only to find that the dealership had changed hands and they were not interested. Anyway, now I'm faced with replacing the spare and tools. So what do I need? A doughnut, jack and wrench? Any suggestions where I might find that used?
     
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    As an alternative to the Donut, I'm wondering if a full-size spare will fit into the compartment in the trunk. Also, what kind of a jack do I need? Thanks for the help.
     
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    you could try ebay, or if there are any salvage yards nearby. there should be no shortage of junked prius. i don't think full size will fit, but i could be wrong.
    you should be able to get all the part numbers and specs from a dealer parts department.
    it's just a standard scissors jack, but you couldn't go wrong if you can find a descent aftermarket, the oem is pretty flimsy.
    i hink you jack on the pinch weld under the rockers, it should be in your owners manual.
     
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    I have a full size spare in my Prius. 20230205_105351.jpeg
     
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    I'd wager the hatch floor sits an inch or two higher.
     
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    What you see in the picture is how I have it, the trunk floor does not raise 1" and lays as it should.
     
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    With the black plastic sub-floor tray missing.
     
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    Yes as you see it without the black plastic sub-floor tray.
     
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    Size of aluminum wheel?
    Tires?
     
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    It is a an OEM 15" and tire is 195/65R15
     
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    OP asked a simple question in post #2.

    You shoehorned a full-size spare in there, which rides high both due to chafing the sidewall and the tire's increased width, and to compensate omitted underfloor tray and tool cradle, likely leaving the hatch floor unevenly supported.

    I've tried dropping a full size tire/rim combo in there, know what happens.
     
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    at least we know it can be done if that satisfies your objective