I've seen a lot of posts and replies about a spare for the two eco and other "spareless" gen 4's, but I still haven't been able to find a compact spare for my two eco. I've been to Pep Boys, junk yards and 2 dealers with no luck at all. I'm thinking that there must be earlier gens of the Prius that must have compatible donut spares. I've had 2 flats on this car in less than a year. I have to get a donut before I drive a distance on vacation.
Welcome! You have a Generation 4 Prius. There is quite a lengthy thread on this. See Compact Spare for Two Eco | PriusChat
My Gen 4 has full size wheels. The OP wants a compact spare I believe somebody said a Gen 3 compact spare would work.
That sounds good. Do you have a gen 4 w/ full size spare? Does it fit in the trunk? I don't want to lose trunk space.
Stick with compact spare, and as far as I know 3rd and 4th gen spare are same. An extra full size tire and rim will be a lot thicker.
Has anyone ever considered using any donut they have laying around and a spacer? Maybe that will allow for a smaller and lighter spare for emergencies. Would something like that work?
Compact spares from a late model Toyota Corolla would be compatible as well. They should be easier to find than Prius spares.
i have gen 3 pip, which has no place for a spare. i keep a donut in the hatch. it does take up a lot of room. but you have the ability to remove the styrofoam below the hatch and stow it there, because other gen 4's come with a spare already in there. there are threads here on how to.
