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Did I get a Strike after I picked up this spare?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by The Phoenix, Jan 22, 2023.

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  1. ColoradoBoo

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    Yep and a good reminder to check the air level in your spare, periodically. My Tundra has a spare inconveniently located under the bed of the truck so you have to use a long bar to slowly lower it down. I, also, clean it off when I have it down....no protection from the mud and snow under there. I'm glad it's aluminum else it would, probably, be very rusty...it's a 2014.
     
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    Totally agree. I drive all over uk ( including some dodgy areas ).
    if Mr T stops issuing cars with spare tyres that's a deal breaker for me. After 18 years of Toyota loyalty i will go someplace else.
    Today i looked at the corolla TS and the tech icon is no longer available as an offering here and that was the only model in 2022 that offered a spare tyre.
     
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    If that becomes a popular sentiment I suspect spare tires will come back, they'll have to look elsewhere for weight savings. Just ditching the spare smacks of lazy engineering.
     
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    Totally agree. The moon roof is way heavier
     
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    Why dont they save weight by making the moon roof out of modern uv set acrylic?
     
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    Base level with spare and sans moon roof would be my pref.

    I'm sure there was a document released saying the base North American level (SE) will have a spare. Currently toyota.com (US site) says something like "tire repair kit" for all levels. So we wait...
     
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    That is a real shame. I have never been a fan of gunk in a can.
     
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    Air is the only thing that I put in my tires.

    I carry one of these. They are absolutely convenient to use.

    RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless High Pressure Inflator with Digital Gauge (Tool Only) P737D - The Home Depot

    With battery and charger;

    RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Power Inflator Kit with 1.5 Ah Battery and 18V Charger P737DKN - The Home Depot

    That goo might ruin the tire. the TPMS transmitter, and make it unrepairable. Using a plug will make the tire shop refuse to repair it with a patch from the inside - the correct way to repair a tire.
     
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    I agree the spare tire should be essential. I felt that when Toyota went to so many different trim levels a lot of the essentials became luxuries. Like being able to use the smart key to open all three doors rather than just one. I definitely feel safer and secure with a spare tire riding with me. I personally don't think its about overall weight as much as cost savings or as mentioned lazy engineering
     
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    I too carry a compressor.
     
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    The Ryobi inflator, today only is $13.19 with free shipping on the Ryobi Outlet web site.

    Direct Tools Outlet Site
     
    #31 Georgina Rudkus, Jan 27, 2023
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