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2009 Matrix spare fit prime?

Discussion in 'Prime Technical Discussion' started by Kayvaughn, Jul 19, 2019.

  1. Kayvaughn

    Kayvaughn Junior Member

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    Short of me putting my spare on both the front and rear of our Prime, any idea if my spare in my 2009 Matrix Base will fit the Prime?
     

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    I've got a hunch yes. I believe that's 3rd gen spare size (IIRC), which is nearly identical OD to stock tire, and I'm using Corolla rims of that era for snows on our 3rd gen.
     
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  3. Kayvaughn

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    That's what I was thinking. They're all very close generations with Toyota doing the TNGA, I'd have to imagine most vehicles in that size range utilize a similar wheel...
     
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    They’re the same;).

    Just remember the tire is now 10 years old, so not a youngen :cool:.

    When we bought our Prime in April, I found a spare from a 2015 Prius for $40:).

    Probably cheaper than you could buy a replacement tire for the rim(y).
     
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    I've been looking for replacement temp spare tire for our daughter's 2010 Pilot: prices are extortionary, and availability near-nil.
     
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    When you find one, I hope she doesn’t try to run the tread off of it like she did the current one;).

    I’m sure you explained what “temporary” actually means:whistle:.

    Good luck on the Easter egg hunt (y).
     
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    Fair point! But I still would rather limp on the 10 year old doughnut than a slime filled factory Prime tire... I took the spare on a little road trip, and luckily didn't need it.
     
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