OEM spare tire install

Normally I'd say you'd be better off asking this in the Gen4 forum, but you caught me with some spare subscription time left on the parts catalogue, so here you go. This should work for any FWD Gen4 HEV (no AWD, no Prime).

Absolutely needed:

Code:

T125/70 D17    Tire                    $80-$125
42611-47631    Wheel(17x4)             $ 80.72
51931-47030    Hold Down Bolt          $ 11.25
64993-47110    Spare Tire Carrier      $ 57.45
Subtotal: $119.54 + tire

I would absolutely get a new tire. On TireRack, a Falken was $80.70, a Yokohama was $114.45, and a Continental was $125.91. I tend to go Yokohama just because my OCD likes a Japanese tire in a Japanese car(lol), but I doubt there's any real difference.

The carrier is the foam pad that lays on the sheet metal and holds the tire. I personally consider it a needed part because it lines everything up and keeps everything stable. You might be able to find the carrier and wheel cheaper at a salvage yard.

The reason the individual prices don't add up to the subtotal is because there's currently a 20% off sale at many official Toyota online parts dealerships through tomorrow(Monday) night. If you order before tomorrow at midnight(PST), you will pay the subtotal listed; if you order afterward, you will pay the individual prices. I'm showing prices from Lewis Toyota out of Topeka, KS(autoparts.lewistoyota.com). You might also have a dealership closer to you that also normally sells at 31% or more off MSRP.

Now for the extra(and expensive) stuff to make it perfect:

Code:

64993-47090    Deck Floor Box, Center  $248.31
64997-47060    Deck Floor Box, LH      $169.63
64995-47050    Deck Floor Box, RH      $169.92
64716-47130-C0    Deck Trim Cover         $ 68.22
Total: $644.40 + tire

The first box is the one that goes onto and around the tire and creates a flat floor. The RH and LH boxes go on either side of the tire. The trim cover may or may not be needed; it depends on whether your car originally came with a compact spare. The total includes the parts from the prior list. If you don't already have these parts, I would absolutely try to find them at a local salvage yard due to the cost for brand new ones. You could also try fabricating your own pieces out of rigid foam.

With all these parts, you should have an install that would be indistinguishable from a factory install. Exactly how far you want to go is up to you, your wallet, and your skills and time.


edit: Oh and if you don't have the cargo floor board, it's:
58415-47110-C2 - Rear Floor Board #1 - $282.42 without the 20% off.

Obviously I'd try to find a used one of that as well.