PIP Spare Tire Stowage

well done! have not seen a case, but someone here sewed up there own. have a great trip!!!

 

I do the same with the full size spar for my Prius"v."

The cover from Amazon works great.

 

i wish someone made one for the donut.

 

They do...make a smaller size...

 

thank you!

 

Amazon
Classic Accessories 80-089-151001-00 OverDrive Custom Fit Spare Tire Cover, Grey, 24" - 25"

 

I did the same thing but I put my full size spare behind the drivers seat and then fold down the rear, drivers side passenger seat back. Snug as a little rubber bug. I am 5' 8" and my seat goes back just enough to keep it snug. Never rolls. The tire rack cover has nice handles to pull that heavy suck out. Only do this for longer travel events. Works great and provides peace of mind. I went "all in" and had the Toyota dealer order base rim and new full size tire. Total (tire + rim + cover) was about $275. To me worth it. They brought me back to the bays and showed how it fit perfectly etc. When not traveling long distances I store in the garage.

Rob

 

Thanks for the link. I just ordered one for my full size spare. I carry mine strapped down in the cargo area.

Update: it just arrived, and fits like OJ's glove- meaning it took some doing to get it on. It is the proper size, according to the chart on the box. Might be easier if the tire is mounted on the back of a van or motor home, but mine was loose for the installation. Anyway, reasonable price, appears to be well made, and looks neater in the cargo area than a couple of old towels thrown over the tire.

 

Recommend you secure the spare in case of a worst case event like a collision. After all, the rest of the car is built to protect you from such an event, so there is little to justify an unsecured heavy projectile needlessly hurtling toward your head when it can be prevented. See the post second from the bottom on previous thread for a suggestion: No spare tire? | Page 9 | PriusChat

 

pics!!!

i keep mine on the right side, against the rear seat. is it possible to secure it there? i suppose the seat will keep it from flying forward.

 

I just use the tie downs in the hatch area. Does take some of the cargo space but for me I can live with that.

 

I use a full sized cover for my doughnut. Sod's law states that the punctured, full size tyre will be wet and filthy and I will have a boot of things that would not appreciate that, so the full sized bag would keep everything clean.

 

Ever prudent driver should have at least two or three large contractor trash bags and a small blue tarp, anyway.

The trash bags can carry the dirty wheel or can also be used for an emergency rain poncho.

The blue tarp can be used for changing the tire on muddy ground.

Blue is the only color not found anywhere in nature and can save your life, if you are lost, since it can be spotted in an emergency.

The used muddy tarp and the tools, as well, could go into the contractor's trash bag.

 

I think I have all that stuff in my Fall-Out shelter, I'll go check.

 

Hopefully the rescuers will still follow the wheel tracks...

 

How little it takes to send us thundering off in a new direction.

 

See the first line in my post to which you replied. I use the factory-supplied tie down strap. I agree, you don't want heavy objects floating around the cabin in case of misadventure. My donut spare, tied down the same way, stayed put when an 18 wheeler pushed my car sideways for 200 feet down the freeway. That's how I came to have a full size spare, as the wheel was cosmetically damaged.