My 2022 Prius AWD-e LE didn't come with donut, just that fix-a-flat kit thing. Is there a donut out there that would work with it? What do I need to look for? Thank you!
I have the donut from my 2016 Prius 3 (killed by a Kamikaze Deer) that have in the footwell behind the driver seat of my 2020 AWDe. My wife created a cover for it out of a beach towel. JeffD
3rd gen temp spare rim will work as well. For inexplicable reason (money?), Toyota went from 16" to 17", between 3rd and 4th gen. The (3rd gen) 16" with it's spec'd spare tire is actually closer in OD to the stock 195/65R15 tire size. You can find parts numbers for the temp spares on the online Toyota Parts retailers. McGeorge is good. The temp spare tire sizes are spec'd in Owner's Manuals. For 3rd gen, you can scoop Owner's Manual pdf from Toyota Tech Info web site. If you want to have the spare tire under the hatch floor, for a Prius level that doesn't have the temp spare stock, you're in for a chore, and it can get expensive. My 2 cents: don't buy a new car without a spare. If enough customers do this the manufacturers will wake up.
Sorry for the delayed response and thank you to Mendel and everyone else who responded. So is what you're saying if my 2022 Prius AWD-E Le generally takes a 195/65R15 tire then I could theoretically buy and use any of the used donuts for Priuses advertised on Ebay for Gen 3 OR Gen 4, both the 16" and 17", including any of these advertised right now on Ebay (if there aren't other issues of course)? Any where else to look besides Ebay BTW? I haven't found other places yet.
Yes. Keep in mind though, an early 3rd gen spare tire may be 12~13 year old rubber. that’s not bothering me with our 2010; I’ve never swapped out a temp spare for age. But a temp spare that’s sat on someone’s back porch for a few years, might be more “aged”.
You cannot have a spare tire in the AWD model (not in the traditional space at least). The motor is located where the spare tire goes Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
Well I'm interested to hear if others have ideas on how someone with minimal mechanic and home repair type skills can bolt it in without invalidating warranty on newish car, otherwise I'll probably keep it in a box or something!
If you look for “spare tyre boot straps” on Amazon there are plenty of options . You could use the existing D rings in the boot as anchor points. I would buy a cover too that way it keeps the boot cleaner. following Mendel’s comment on old rubber. Buy a suitably sized wheel and have a tyre shop fit new rubber. Size wise - I have a space save donut T125/70D17 98M on my 2022 non AWD
Thanks again. I have the donut now I need to secure it. When I search on term you mentioned (and similar) most of the options are ratcheting Y-straps, and there seem to be loads of great options, but what I'm wondering is if that will work right hooked to 3 of the 4 metal loops in the corners at the bottom of the back storage area? I don't know exactly how the Y-straps adjust or even work exactly and it seems like this is more of an equilateral triangle shape than one a Y would fill but does this work?
I would personally go for a 4 point strap tbh. But the Vulcan Y straps look ok. The important thing is that the tyre is secure..
Thank you so much for your help and I'm sorry if I really don't know anything about this and am getting confused, but I don't see any 4 point ratchet straps for spare tires on Amazon (here in USA, I don't know if different in UK where I assume you are based on "boot" and "tyre"), but there are sets of 4 one point ratchet straps, is that what you meant or else can you link me to the 4 point ones? Also I'm not seeing a Vulcan brand Y strap, which I gather is a brand you personally recommend. If you just want to link to a product or 2 you specifically personally recommend or use instead that would be great too. Anyway, get back to me if you get a chance, and either way thank you so much as you've been very helpful already.
No recommendation of any product really. Just the principle of tie downs. here is the search on the US site Amazon.com : Tyre strap
