Snow tires and switching cars

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by 8Nguy500, Apr 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM.

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  1. 8Nguy500

    8Nguy500 Junior Member

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    Since 2012 I have had a Prius. Around 2014 I brought 4 15-inch snow tires on 15-inch rims. They worked on my 2017 Prius and also on my 2019 even though the2019 came with 17-inch
    rims. Well, I'm in the process of buying a 2026 Corolla Hybrid that is coming with 18-inch tires. My question is will I be able to use my 15-inch snow tires on the new car?

    Any advice will be appreciated. In advance thanks for your time and thoughts

    Jerry Z.
     
    #1 8Nguy500, Apr 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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    Mendel Leisk MMX GEN III

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    BTW: Google’s AI is saying the Corolla Cross does come with a spare, in certain markets. Australia for one. This is similar to 5th gen Prius, non plug-in version.
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Apr 21, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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    Why would you want 12 year old tires on your car in winter? Tire rubber hardens with age, and after 5-6 seasons those super-soft snow tire compounds are (at best) the same as all-seasons.
     
    #3 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Apr 21, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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