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In search of.... a spare tire!!!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by mcslain, Apr 28, 2010.

  1. mcslain

    mcslain Junior Member

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    A year or so ago I got a nail in my tire and the garage that fixed it never gave me my spare back. After I finally noticed this, they denied having it. So I've been living without a spare since then. Yesterday though the inevitable happened and I got another flat. So of course it is a much bigger pain in the butt than it ever should have been. I'm determined to never let this happen again. To get a new spare from my local dealer they want about $250 for the whole thing. (rim & tire) That seems pretty steep, so I have been trying salvage yards. No luck so far in finding another spare. Does anyone know where I could get another spare at a more reasonable cost? I live in SE PA.

    Thanks!
    Mark
     
    #1 mcslain, Apr 28, 2010
  2. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    Salvage yeard is proabably still your best bet. You could go with a full-size spare, but it would probably not fit properly in the spare compartment.
     
    #2 a_gray_prius, Apr 28, 2010
  3. Rokeby

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    Try these folks, they are a Prius exclusive salvage yard and rebuilder:
    :cheer2:

    04 and newer Prius Parts Cars

    It seems that everyone who has gotten something from them is happy
    with the service and rapid turn around. :rockon:

    Hope this helps.
     
    #3 Rokeby, Apr 28, 2010
  4. RobH

    RobH Senior Member

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    I think the spare is the same as a Corolla uses. It can't be that difficult to find a Corolla spare...
     
    #4 RobH, Apr 28, 2010
  5. chrisengst

    chrisengst Junior Member

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    I don't think so. I have a 06 Carolla spare that don't use (use a real spare). I would be happy to send it for shipping fee, but measured it against new Prius spare, and total diameter was about 1 inch less. :mad:

    Chris
     
    #5 chrisengst, Apr 28, 2010
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    #6 JimboPalmer, Apr 28, 2010
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  8. ajp2

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    Spare Tire, Rim & Jack if Anyone Needs Them

    If anyone needs a spare tire (with rim), jack or back area cover for 2006 Prius, I have one of each that i will sell VERY cheap.

    I had an accident, the car was trashed, but the spare was "spared" as were the other parts in the rear deck area.
     
    #8 ajp2, Aug 28, 2010
  9. drosenberg

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    I'm a new arrival to this forum, so I apologize if this response is too late. I happen to have a late model prius spare, complete with jack kit. I could sell it for $150. Contact me if interested.

    Don
    [email protected]
     
    #9 drosenberg, Aug 31, 2010
  10. nerfer

    nerfer A young senior member

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    That doesn't really matter, the whole tire is smaller than your normal tire anyway (hence the caution about going over 40 mph, etc.). As long as the lug nuts are in the same geometry and it fits in the spare wheel well, that's all you need.
     
    #10 nerfer, Aug 31, 2010
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