'07 camry temp spare tire (revisited)

[ckamimura]

We were discussing whether a full size spare would fit in the spare tire well and whether it would raise the floor of the trunk. Well, I bought a full size spare (p215/60R16) with oem steel rims. Here are my conclusions: A full size fits fine, but . . . it raises the trunk floor about an inch. You can't tell by just looking as it appears to be flat. Really, no big thing.
Also, the tie down rod will be too short and needs to be lengthened somehow. One other thing. I've read where the lug nuts for alloy wheels are different from that for steel rims. Not a problem. The lug nuts with the alloy wheels are okay with the steel rims. They have a "acorn" face. That is they don't have a "flat" face. And one last thing: I guess Camry's built for Canada are built differently as far as the spare tire wheel well is concerned.

[BlackCamSe]

u mean the 2007 doesnt come with a full spare?

[El Tano]

It has been discussed here already : http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t164053.html

thanks for the update

[G-Force]

We had a flat tire last week and to our surprise we have a full size spare on an OEM 17" alloy wheel. Not sure if that's a mistake or standard issue on the SE.

[roverggm]

My Se 4 cyl auto has a temp spare....just went out and checked

[onsknht]

Originally Posted by ckamimura

We were discussing whether a full size spare would fit in the spare tire well and whether it would raise the floor of the trunk. Well, I bought a full size spare (p215/60R16) with oem steel rims. Here are my conclusions: A full size fits fine, but . . . it raises the trunk floor about an inch. You can't tell by just looking as it appears to be flat. Really, no big thing.
Also, the tie down rod will be too short and needs to be lengthened somehow. One other thing. I've read where the lug nuts for alloy wheels are different from that for steel rims. Not a problem. The lug nuts with the alloy wheels are okay with the steel rims. They have a "acorn" face. That is they don't have a "flat" face. And one last thing: I guess Camry's built for Canada are built differently as far as the spare tire wheel well is concerned.

Didja try and turn the wheel over?

Is the one you bought the same tire/wheel size as the Canadian model?

[drjames]

Originally Posted by G-Force

We had a flat tire last week and to our surprise we have a full size spare on an OEM 17" alloy wheel. Not sure if that's a mistake or standard issue on the SE.

Canadian Camrys get full size spare in lieu of the TPMs.

[ckamimura]

Originally Posted by onsknht

Didja try and turn the wheel over?

Is the one you bought the same tire/wheel size as the Canadian model?

[ckamimura]

No! I don't know what difference that would make. Same wheel size as the Canadian Model? I would think so - P215/60R16.

[Mike Gerber]

Is it the tire that bulges out 1 inch or is it the wheel? I'm thinking that if it is the tire, then you can keep the tire partially deflated and keep some type of hand air pump in the trunk to inflate it all the way, if you actually have to use it. I always like to take a hand pump with me on trips. I always hand pump my tires anyway, just to avoid getting moisture in the rim/tire combination that is so common when using most shops/gas station's compressors.

Just a thought.

Also, how much did you have to pay for the additional tire and wheel?

Mike

[ckamimura]

Actually, it's the tire that bulges out about an inch. As I mentioned - it's not a big deal. All you need to do is fill in the sides of the tire with a stiff foam material. You'll lose an inch but the floor looks absolutely flat. I bought a cheap (kumho) tire and a oem rim. The tire cost $59. The rim $53. I bought it at "america's tire." I think I got a good deal.

Chuck

[coontai]

just bought a steel wheel and tire from tirerack. This is a great idea (I just hope it fits)