OEM spare tire install

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Hammersmith, May 31, 2023.

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  1. VelvetFoot

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    Wasn't it upthread where small foam blocks were purchased from a craft store?
     
    #541 VelvetFoot, Oct 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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    I tried to read all 500+ posts in this thread but did not see that!

    I've handled the Walmart yoga block and it does look very suitable. It's very firm and very light but has to be cut to the right dimensions.
     
    #542 mingc, Oct 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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    Ok. I've got nothing else to do....lol.
     
    #543 VelvetFoot, Oct 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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    I misread your post. You have an XLE. I was thinking LE.
    @Humble Bear cut a hole in his LE's foam to fit the tire, but then had to add foam blocks to raise the deck (LE).
    He got small craft blocks from Walmart.
    SPARE TIRE MOD FOR LE FWD model using factory foam | PriusChat
     
    #544 VelvetFoot, Oct 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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