Tires size possible deal breaker on 2023 Prius?

KH111 · Aug 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM

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OK, lets fire up this thread again. We just bought a 2025 AWD Nightshade (like XLE) which has the 19x6.5J wheels and Michelin Primacy 195/50R19 tires. My plan is to get a good spare (not a doughnut) and keep it in the garage in case we have a local tire issue. For long-distance trips, we would carry the spare in a bag in the back with luggage, seat(s) folded down.

My question is: would it be wiser to 1) get a matching Nightshade 19-inch black-finished alloy wheels, fit it with a matching Michelin Primacy, and then do tire rotations using 5 tires, or 2) get any suitable lower-cost wheel and tire, and use this as a temporary spare as needed for emergencies.

Ouch! Just checked a matching Nightshade wheel from Toyota is $613. So #2 is looking like a wiser solution. So .... any ideas on where to find a wheel and tire for this car to use as a spare?
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A lot of this was discussed in the "Aftermarket spare tire kit for 2024 Prius Prime" thread, you may find some useful info there. I chose the Modern Spare kit as my solution. It is not the cheapest option but it is one stop shopping. I used it recently when we picked up a nail and needed to drive to Discount Tire for a replacement.

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