[VX1NG]

Hey all,

I just picked up a 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid a couple weeks ago and I am trying to find the correct spare tire size to add to the trunk. I think the Canadian market hybrids come with a T125/70D17 can anyone confirm?

Thanks,
Tony

 

[littledrummerboy]

Hey all,

I just picked up a 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid a couple weeks ago and I am trying to find the correct spare tire size to add to the trunk. I think the Canadian market hybrids come with a T125/70D17 can anyone confirm?

Thanks,
Tony

Yes, that’s right. That’s the spare tire size we get in Canada.

 

[VX1NG]

Thanks!

 

[toyweb]

I keep seeing threads about people asking about spare tires for their Corolla Hybrid, but I have never seen anyone follow through with it.

Don’t you need many more parts than just the tire? What about the tie down bracket and the different foam cover specifically made for models with a spare plus the jack and lug nut removal tool?

What are ALL the parts needed to install the spare tire in a Corolla Hybrid sedan and what does it cost to get everything from a dealer or online from eBay or Amazon?

 

[VX1NG]

I keep seeing threads about people asking about spare tires for their Corolla Hybrid, but I have never seen anyone follow through with it.

Don’t you need many more parts than just the tire? What about the tie down bracket and the different foam cover specifically made for models with a spare plus the jack and lug nut removal tool?

What are ALL the parts needed to install the spare tire in a Corolla Hybrid sedan and what does it cost to get everything from a dealer or online from eBay or Amazon?

Hi toyweb,

I found this Priuschat forum post with part numbers I can’t confirm if these are correct parts the TCH but it should get you somewhat close being that the two cars are built on the same platform. Summary: Spare Tire for 2019 Prius Prime
After some googling all the parts would cost around $500 so I kept looking and I found this eBay listing which included the spare tire, jack with crank handle, and lug nut wrench. SPARE TIRE 17 INCH WITH JACK KIT FITS:2012 2013 2014-2018 TOYOTA PRIUS (VIN FU) | eBay However, the tools included in this listing did not fit the foam cut outs that the TCH comes with. But for $220.50 vs the nearly $500 it costs to buy each part individually from Toyota, I felt this was “close enough”. I ended up flipping the tire upside down inside the spare tire well, filling it with the tools, as well as some other tools, a first aid kit, flash light and I used a coat to kind of hold everything in place. I trimmed the bottom of the foam that came with the car in order to support the trunk load floor. The only time I really notice that stuff is loose is when I hit some very rough train tracks. The tire hold down screw is only like $10 but I think it only holds the tire face up which reduces the cargo space by having the tire face down, so I decided to forgo that for now.
VX1NG

 

[toyweb]

Hi toyweb,

I found this Priuschat forum post with part numbers I can’t confirm if these are correct parts the TCH but it should get you somewhat close being that the two cars are built on the same platform. Summary: Spare Tire for 2019 Prius Prime
After some googling all the parts would cost around $500 so I kept looking and I found this eBay listing which included the spare tire, jack with crank handle, and lug nut wrench. SPARE TIRE 17 INCH WITH JACK KIT FITS:2012 2013 2014-2018 TOYOTA PRIUS (VIN FU) | eBay However, the tools included in this listing did not fit the foam cut outs that the TCH comes with. But for $220.50 vs the nearly $500 it costs to buy each part individually from Toyota, I felt this was “close enough”. I ended up flipping the tire upside down inside the spare tire well, filling it with the tools, as well as some other tools, a first aid kit, flash light and I used a coat to kind of hold everything in place. I trimmed the bottom of the foam that came with the car in order to support the trunk load floor. The only time I really notice that stuff is loose is when I hit some very rough train tracks. The tire hold down screw is only like $10 but I think it only holds the tire face up which reduces the cargo space by having the tire face down, so I decided to forgo that for now.
VX1NG

The Priuschat link is saying all the proper parts cost over $1000.00.

I see that the Corolla Hybrid sedan comes with the complete kit standard in Canada.

Toyota dealers love selling and pre-installing unwanted accessories on their cars, but they don’t want to sell spare tire kits. They would happily sell you aftermarket 18“ chrome rims, leather and window tint on top of all the official Toyota accessories though. If not standard, the spare tire kit should at least be available as at least an after purchase accessory or a factory option.

Not having an OEM spare tire kit would be a deal breaker if I were buying a new Corolla Hybrid sedan.
I wonder if the salesman could just swap out the spare tire kit from a non-hybrid Corolla sedan on the lot to make a sale and then replace it on the other car later at their cost for a much cheaper price?
$500 to $1100 to get a complete spare tire kit and all the related accessories on top of the regular price premium of a Corolla Hybrid sedan vs a gas Corolla LE sedan will make it not worth it for me.
I could have the car towed multiple times and buy multiple replacement tires for less than that. Does the free 2 years of Toyota roadside assistance pay for trip interruption and a hotel stay if your Corolla Hybrid is not drivable when you get a flat not repairable by the fix a flat kit at a time after hours or on a holiday when no dealerships or tire shops are open to replace your tire?

 

[littledrummerboy]

The Priuschat link is saying all the proper parts cost over $1000.00...

...Not having an OEM spare tire kit would be a deal breaker if I were buying a new Corolla Hybrid sedan...

That Prius list has more stuff that is not needed in the Corolla Hybrid. There is just 1 foam cover/tool holder on top of the spare in my TCH. Might be worth asking the dealer what that 1 piece costs... should be the same for all Corollas.

You could also just get a generic spare tire and wheel of the same size and bolt pattern (or get OEM... those aren’t too expensive), a generic scissor jack at a local auto store, a breaker bar and 21mm socket for the nuts (more versatile than the OEM nut wrench anyway), and the $10 tie down. You’re all set. Guaranteed to not cost anywhere near $500.

If you don’t want to spring for the foam spare cover/tool holder, just wrap the scissor jack and tools in large rags or old towels and stuff it over the spare or around the sides of it so it’s fairly secure and won’t clunk around. Cut down a thin piece of plywood from Home Depot to fit the spare cutout in the trunk as the spare cover, and support for the trunk carpet/lid. Pack more old rags and towels under it to level out the plywood cover and avoid clunking around even more.

Don’t get me wrong, doing all that is a pain, and it’s better if the car came with it — glad we get it in Canada — but something rarely used shouldn’t be a deal breaker.

 

[toyweb]

If I don’t want to deal with using tacky plywood and old rags to kludge together a cheap workaround, what would be the specific parts and costs needed to get this working with the spare wheel properly secured and with the OEM foam cover, jack and tools that fit the slots in the foam cover?

To save some money, I might buy them from eBay, maybe even used from a wrecked Corolla rather than paying heavily marked up dealer parts prices, but I would still want all original parts that fit properly and look good.

 

[littledrummerboy]

If I don’t want to deal with using tacky plywood and old rags to kludge together a cheap workaround, what would be the specific parts and costs needed to get this working with the spare wheel properly secured and with the OEM foam cover, jack and tools that fit the slots in the foam cover?

To save some money, I might buy them from eBay, maybe even used from a wrecked Corolla rather than paying heavily marked up dealer parts prices, but I would still want all original parts that fit properly and look good.

Just trying to give you some ideas to overcome something rarely used or seen since price is clearly an issue for you. Anyway, a simple google search for “Toyota OEM parts” brings up the official Toyota parts site. You can always search that for part numbers/pricing, or like I mentioned, go to the dealer and ask... you’ll probably get answers quicker there since this is something not many are looking for.

Edit: If you do find the foam cover part number, post it up for any future owners. Good luck.

 

[toyweb]

To save money, I would probably get used parts from a wrecked Corolla from either eBay or a local junk yard, but I definitely would want the spare tire bolted down, and the tools secured in the styrofoam cover.

I would prefer the dealer to just handle it by obtaining parts at cost or pulling them from a new or used Corolla on their lot if I were buying a new Hybrid.

If it all turns out to be too expensive and too much hassle to do correctly, then I’ll just cross the car off my list.

 

[dchev]

You can buy an original full size alloy wheel from a Toyota Dealer for $250. Next, you can go to your Discounttire.com store and ask for a good 195/65/15 full size tire - I chose Yokohama Avid
Ascend GT - $90. They can install it on the wheel, and you will have a full size wheel/tire in your trunk. It will cost you around $400, but you will have a full size tire/wheel that you can replace in case of emergency. You do not need any foam going on the top of the wheel, because it covers the whole area in you trunk. You can keep your fix a flat kit that you have currently in your car. I will post links for getting the wheel and tire.

Toyota Wheel Alloy 15 Inch 42611-47450 | Auto Parts

2016-2022 Toyota 42611-47450 - Wheel Alloy 15 Inch | Auto Parts

www.bamwholesaleparts.com

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-tires/yokohama-avid-ascend-gt/p/37560

Tools you can buy from ebay.com

 

[toyweb]

You can buy an original full size alloy wheel from a Toyota Dealer for $250. Next, you can go to your Discounttire.com store and ask for a good 195/65/15 full size tire - I chose Yokohama Avid
Ascend GT - $90. They can install it on the wheel, and you will have a full size wheel/tire in your trunk. It will cost you around $400, but you will have a full size tire/wheel that you can replace in case of emergency. You do not need any foam going on the top of the wheel, because it covers the whole area in you trunk. You can keep your fix a flat kit that you have currently in your car. I will post links for getting the wheel and tire.

Toyota Wheel Alloy 15 Inch 42611-47450 | Auto Parts

2016-2022 Toyota 42611-47450 - Wheel Alloy 15 Inch | Auto Parts

www.bamwholesaleparts.com

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-tires/yokohama-avid-ascend-gt/p/37560

Tools you can buy from ebay.com

Will the trunk floor cover fit over a full sized spare tire and wheel and can you bolt down the wheel?
Will the tire change tools and jack fit under there with a full sized tire?

 

[dchev]

I think that you do not need to bolt down the wheel because the tire/wheel fits pretty good into place and stays there without moving. Trunk floor cover fits over the full sized spare tire and you can fit all your instruments on the top of the wheel. I do have a carpeted trunk mat on the top of it, as well.

 

[toyweb]

Will the trunk floor cover fit over a full sized spare tire and wheel and can you bolt down the wheel?
Will the tire change tools and jack fit under there with a full sized tire?

I think that you do not need to bolt down the wheel because the tire/wheel fits pretty good into place and stays there without moving. Trunk floor cover fits over the full sized spare tire and you can fit all your instruments on the top of the wheel. I do have a carpeted trunk mat on the top of it, as well.

Sounds good except I think I’d like to be able to bolt down the wheel since it’s likely heavy enough to break through the rear seat backs if it popped out of the well and went flying during a bad accident.

 

[toyweb]

I suppose I could even get a cheaper generic 15 inch wheel that fits if it’s only being used as a spare.
The only reason to buy a matching Toyota alloy wheel would be if I’m going to do a 5 wheel tire rotation schedule to make the tires last a little longer. Every 5-10K Miles, rotate one of the mounted tires to become the spare and they will all last 20% longer.

 

[dchev]

You can get a steal wheel, and It will do the same job as an alloy wheel, but cheaper.

 

[toyweb]

You can get a steal wheel, and It will do the same job as an alloy wheel, but cheaper.

So, were you able to verify that a full sized tire and wheel fits in the Corolla Hybrid well and the trunk floor cover fits over it and is supported by the tire so the floor won’t bend and sink into the hole if you put weight on it?

 

[dchev]

A full sized tire/wheel fits in the well and floor is not going to sink. You can test it yourself-go to discount tire location or other tire dialer/retailer and ask about tire 195/65/15. Next, removed the foam in your trunk and put the tire in it. You will see that tire fits the well almost to the top. I do put large shopping bags (for multiple use) on the top of the wheel/tire, so cover does not sink.
I have not tested the car by putting something very heavy in the trunk, so I cannot confirm 100% that It will not sink a little bit.

 

[toyweb]

The Priuschat link is saying all the proper parts cost over $1000.00.

I see that the Corolla Hybrid sedan comes with the complete kit standard in Canada.

Here is a video showing how it’s different in the US models compared to the Canadian model above. The salesman says he prefers the fix a flat kit because he hasn’t had a flat tire in eons.

 

[dchev]

Canadian Corollas have spare tire vs American Corollas do not have spare tire, but fix a flat kit. Full size tire/wheel has double the width of the tire, so it will go a lot higher compared to spare tire in the video. I will take a picture of my spare tire in the well tomorrow, and I will post it for you later on....