2023 Prius Spare Tire Installation

Demonstration of installation of a 2015 Prius V spare , jack and tools into a 2023 Prius.
Camera person Rien Daniels!

[@GooseandaGander]

Thanks man! I've been looking for the answer to this question for a long time and this is the first and only place I've found it

[@walterlindstrand3980]

Great Video! I just sourced a temporary spare from a 2008 Toyota Camry. It has a 155/70/D17 tire on a 17x4 rim. This gives this tire a 26.25" diameter, very nearly the same as the OEM 195/50/R19. There is no issues with offset, the hub diameter is the same at 60.1mm, the lug spacing is the same at 114.3mm. It fits well under the existing back cover. I trimmed the styrofoam blocks to provide support along the sides and in from of the tire. I did have to add a piece of 3/4" plywood to act as a spacer to make the center height even with the sides. This may be a another choice for 5th Gen owners.

[@mikesubocz]

Good stuff as I'm in the same boat with my 2024 Prius. I'm thinking of getting the same spare, jack and tools. Then using a Styrofoam cutter to shape the foam and reuse them.

[@lionheart2165]

This is incredible, should totally start a small business selling these kits to people, I would easily pay top dollar for that.

[@lionheart2165]

A note, many cars could use this feature.

[@Mrelectric423]

@@lionheart2165 kits are on Amazon for popular models like Tesla 3 , not sure what else

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

toyota failed here.

[@omeboy487]

i can't believe the threaded mount is already there! This is great news. Means everyone can custom foam and have slightly more trunk space to boot!

[@sqttube]

Very helpful video. Thank you for sharing.

[@mrjim1044]

I have a ‘23 XLE AWD and am dealing with my second flat in two weeks. Emergency Sealant kit worked first time and had a new tire put on. Didn’t work the second time and now I’m waiting for road side assistance. It’s been very cold where I live.

[@kayinsiew2842]

So, you just get all that stuff - spare wheel/tire, securing nut, etc. - from the Prius V and it fits? Great!

[@skorpyo331]

Sooo good to know. Now i can hook up jbl pro hub sub now.

[@NicoleBlees]

Would it be possible to gut the inside of these two styrofoam pieces leaving the outside rims of the styrofoam on 3 sides only? Then just put the tire in? This way the floor piece would be supported on the edges and you won't need to add anything else to stabilize it? Great video thank you.

[@Mrelectric423]

Yes I think that would be the best solution, I was afraid to cut up the foam so I wimped out and used other foam.

[@Pghyinzer]

Can you show a spare tire installation for a 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid?

[@ddm62571]

Thanks!

[@KevinMTV]

Amazing thank you

[@drewfitzgerald939]

Do you have any idea of the same can be done to a 2017 Prius Gen4, and what spare to buy?

[@hmendez6777]

The jack won't work for the 2023 Prius according to the owners manual.

[@carlosp7688]

The Prius 2023 manual says the spare is T145/90D16 106M, whether the prius V spare is T135/70D17 102M, would that be a problem for use?

[@Mrelectric423]

I would guess this is a non issue but a test would be the ultimate answer.

[@TacklingTheGiants]

Where do you see the spare info(what page)? I'm trying to find it in the online 2024 manual and I'm not seeing it anywhere

[@debbieadams816]

Toyota definitely failed here! Three nights ago driving my 2023 Prius XLE, I hit a pothole. The right front tire was gashed on sidewall a half inch from the rim. Totally not repairable. The car had to be towed to a safe place as I await a new tire delivery at the end of the week. Your video gives me hope for a spare tire. My measurements indicate a full size spare may be too large for the space. And, I'm concerned that the cable under the styrofoam could be damaged by the spare. I need to check if there's a hole to add a bolt and nut to secure the tire. Are there any others who have been successful adding a full size spare tire and rim in the back storage area. Thanks for any comments. BTW I've owned this vehicle for three months and love it. But, no spare tire is BS...Toyota!!

[@Mrelectric423]

In my case there was not an orange cable in the rear cargo area. I assume you have either the awd or plug in model. Tesla vehicles and many other new cars also do not come with spares. One idea is to keep a full size spare at home. It seems useless but if you consider your story , the flat bed and several days of waiting for a tire may have been avoided.

[@michaelkemmet834]

This isn't the best solution. The two biggest problems are that the tire off the Prius v isn't the proper diameter and the potential age of the used tire. The Prius v spare tire is sized 135/70/17 which gives it a diameter of 24.4". The tires on a gen5 Prius are either 195/50/19 or 195/60/17 which have an average diameter of 26.5". That means whatever corner you put the spare tire on will be sitting 1" lower than the other three corners. This wouldn't be a huge problem if you only needed the spare to get you a couple miles at city speeds to get home or to a tire store, but I sure wouldn't want that extra strain on my tires and suspension components if I was in the middle of nowhere and had to drive 20-50 miles at highway speeds to get to the closest town with a tire store. But I think the worst part is that any used Prius v spare tire in the US is going to be 6-12 years old already. Tire lifespans are 6-10 years no matter how good they look or how much tread is left. Spares that have been kept out of the elements are at the top end of that lifespan, but I still wouldn't trust them over 10 years. So even if you got the spare off one of the last Prius v's sold in the US(2017), you've still only got a few years left on that tire before it should be replaced. Real solutions? Get the wheel and tire actually speced for the gen5 Prius: Toyota part number 42611-21280 wheel and a 145/90/16 tire. About $175 for the combo; maybe $200 altogether including taxes and mounting fees. Or if you really want to use that Prius v wheel because it was cheaper and came with the tool kit, then at least get a new tire in either 135/90/17 or 145/80/17. Those tires will fit the Prius v spare wheel, get you 10 years of safe reliability, and be the same diameter as the other three tires on the car. There's also a way to convert a US Prius(but not a Prime) to carry a spare in a much nicer way, but it takes about $400-$600 in additional parts, some of which aren't available in the US yet. But when it's done, it would look completely OEM. If anyone wants the parts list, reply to this and I'll post them. But it's a longish list and this reply is already way too long.

[@FM-ij7iu]

I would love the details on this. So would some Prius Chat members. : ) Will it work with the XLE AWD? I can’t buy a FWD in New England.

[@davebristle6538]

What about the diameter difference with AWD, or even on the front with FWD? And my XLE AWD has a power cable and connection to the rear motor (I presume) on the metal floor.

[@michaelkemmet834]

@davebristle6538 All Prius tires are the same basic size no matter the trim or options. The 195/50R19 starts life roughly 26.7"/678mm in diameter, while the 195/60R17 is roughly 26.2"/665mm. The proper 145/90D16 spare falls in between the two at 26.3"/668. AWD vs. FWD doesn't change any of those numbers. A correct sized spare will avoid the AWD power cable in the back, but it should still be protected. Buying the proper components from Toyota(not available yet) will do that.

[@davebristle6538]

@@michaelkemmet834 The Prius V tire diameter is about 1" smaller--25.5" and 25.7. I've been told more than .5" difference can damage a driveline at speed. And that high voltage cable sticking up is worrisome. I suspect Toyota can't sell these components until they have cash-tested the cars with spares installed. It might change the rear crush characteristics and be a danger with the AWD high voltage cable.

[@michaelkemmet834]

@@davebristle6538 Sorry if I wasn't clear. I think the Prius v spare tire as shown in the video is a terrible idea. The proper spare I was speaking of was a 145/90D16 tire on the proper sized wheel(I think it's a 16x4, also Toyota part number 42611-21280). That's the spare wheel and tire offered on the 2023 Prius in Japan and Mexico, and the one I bought for my 2023 AWD Limited. As for the high voltage cable, if you buy the proper foam protector(64778-47090) that lays on the metal floor and supports the spare tire, then the cable junction will have basic protection. This is how the car is offered in Japan in all trims/drives when ordered with the spare option. For the US market, Toyota also specifies a metal shield for the AWD junction(51978-47010) held on by three nuts(90179-06274). There are also replacement white trays(64997-47100 and 64995-47080) for a seamless conversion, as well as a carrier bolt(51931-10040) to hold the wheel in place. The issue at the moment is that none of those parts except for the wheel and tire themselves are available for purchase in the US. As of August 2023, Toyota has still not released spare parts for the Prius due to supply chain issues(all parts are being designated for new car production, not repair). I'm getting around it by using a reshipper to buy the parts in Japan and ship them to me in the US. Within a month, I hope to have the only gen5 Prius in North America with an OEM spare tire conversion, auto-folding side mirrors, turn indicators in the side mirrors, and a couple interior lighting upgrades.

[@johnarnold18]

I got a set from the wrecker, jack, tire iron, 5 lugcentric nuts the styrofoam and the donut. All this talk about ruining the car due to a smaller spare tire.... total BS. If you drive on a donut spare, you should be driving low speeds, to a turw shop, a dealer or home. Whatever is close. The piece you missed is there is a foam piece that sits under the tire as well, so its not squeeking rubbing on the car body. Mine is a prime and has no awd bits in the way. Havent fit it all yet but hoping it works. I do like the suggestion to get a proper sized donut installed on the prius v rim, im looking into that as well. Great idea. Cheers

[@barrygolub2552]

Did this work, I have a 24 prime

[@johnarnold18]

​@barrygolub2552 also do I. The spare fits the car, the jack works on the car as do the lugs. There is no where to store the tire on the prime in the hatch like the non plug in. So if you want to bring a road trip spare it has to sit with your gear in the hatch. The jack and tire iron have spots in the factory foam though. Kind of a bad design really overall but on a long road trip I prefer to have a spare tire

[@gga6403]

All Prius in Mexico have a spare tire, but we did not get alloy rims or even the new motor.

[@netmann1492]

Are you referring to 2023 Prius or older models?

[@jerrykernic5898]

Does this spare fit the XLE model with 19 inch tires?

[@Mrelectric423]

yes

[@arlenezimmerly718]

Thank you so much!!! Just bought a 2023 Prius XLE--love it but was so confused on whether or not it had a spare or if you could even carry a spare. I have a 2012 Prius V I'm giving to a family member and want him to have that spare. I think the Prius V spare wouldn't be a great idea for the XLE because they are the run flat tires--the LE has regular tires. I'm probably going to investigate how much an OEM spare tire from Toyota would cost. If anyone knows, that would be great. The Toyota mechanic when I picked up my car said I "could" use the Prius V tire (Compact spare tire, Prius V: Size T135/70D17 102M) but probably best to get the correct tire. Does anyone know the spare tire size? The inside of the driver's side door says "SPARE--NONE."

[@netmann1492]

The compact spare tire size is T145/90D16 106M according to the Driver Manual, and it cost $130 at the Toyota dealer. That is just for tire so wheel is not included...!

[@NicoleBlees]

@@netmann1492 oh! Thanks much.

[@jeffdavison3706]

What year Prius V did you use?

[@Mrelectric423]

2016 I believe

[@boopers1962]

Great, Would this spare from the Prius V also fit the 2024 XLE Prius? Where did you find the spare and do you think junk auto parts like Pick and Pull in Haward might have some?

[@Mrelectric423]

Pick n pull does not have cars that new. Maybe ebay. Yes the 24' is the same.

[@chinlam1998]

It seems like the Japanese version do have a full-size spare on the high spec trim and wonder how we can order. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKrXpYV3rriSoqM starting 03:10

[@netmann1492]

That is not a full-sized Spare, rather a Yokohama Compact Spare Tire...!

[@joeym4253]

Will that spare work for North American Prius ?

[@netmann1492]

@@joeym4253 Yes, it does for XLE & Limited trims for sure, and most likely for LE trim...

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

@@netmann1492 hmm interesting, I understand their verbal language, and he literally said full sized spare tire.

[@GF-mf7ml]

I think dealer should add on spare tire. $$$

[@TheShamo1]

Interesting video. Would the prius v spare work with the 2024 prius prime xse?

[@Mrelectric423]

I don’t know if the prime has the void under the cargo floor but the wheel would fit the car. In comments below someone found a cheaper alternative with the Camry spare as described below

[@123devinzz1]

this cant be done on awd models because of the extra wiring harness

[@zoearrow3297]

I have a 2022 Prius Eco L (the most basic one of that year). I want to buy a spare for i dont know which type of rim/donut to get. Can anyone help? I googled and i dont understand what im reading. 😢

[@Mrelectric423]

That's why I made this video! Good luck.

[@Eliecerhdz]

Good to know

[@TM-pi6ff]

What’s the part number for that screw in nut used to hold the spare down?

[@Mrelectric423]

I dont know

[@flingmonkey5494]

It occurs to me that the Styrofoam insert might also be an effective sound dampener. Do you experience more road noise with the solution you show here? I really like the idea of having a full-sized spare in my car, along with a small floor jack and a cross-style lug wrench with a length of pipe as a cheater. I hate little doughnut tires and I dislike the little repair kit even more. How many times have I helped someone else with my floor jack and lug wrench?

[@Mrelectric423]

I did not notice more noise but it may be there. The full size spare is surely nice. I think those went out in the 80's?

[@DougGoode]

where do you get that cover for the spare and what is it called

[@Mrelectric423]

I’m not sure what it is called but the Prius V has all the parts pictured

[@marcprobin1659]

I noticed that at the bottom there is some kind of high voltage gadget at the bottom and I do not see that on yours?

[@Mrelectric423]

That is only in the awd model

[@marcprobin1659]

@@Mrelectric423 ok that makes sense

[@davebristle6538]

Power to the AWD motor. Big problem.

[@zoearrow3297]

Is it ok to put the tire on top of the battery like that?

[@kengrzeslo2502]

It's not on top of the battery. Not a Prime.

[@netmann1492]

Very Nice Video. It appears that your 2023 Toyota Prius is the XLE trim, but is it FWD or AWD? Also, did you install the threaded mount that the compact spare screw into yourself, or did it come with the car? Thanks in advance...

[@Mrelectric423]

It’s an ltd fwd, the threaded mount was already in place!

[@netmann1492]

@@Mrelectric423 Thanks

[@netmann1492]

@@Mrelectric423 Did you also see two other Screw mounts to secure the foam inserts around the compact spare tire (page 376 of driver manual) in the cargo bottom base metal? Thanks.

[@Mrelectric423]

@@netmann1492 Is there a way to attach a pic of the manual page to a reply comment? That would make it easier for me to check.

[@albertlee8339]

The 2023 lug nuts are sleeved and don't quite fit the smaller Prius V wheel holes, so don't self-center. Do I drill out the smaller holes or what? Any recommendations?

[@Mrelectric423]

Good point! I recommend getting a set of regular lug nuts at auto parts store.

[@meganlee676]

Buy Prius V Lugnuts, they fit just fine.

[@michaelkemmet834]

@@meganlee676 edit: Never mind. I forgot it was only the pre-production models that used the lug bolts.

[@LimeTorrent-v6g]

Would the spare of the Prius V also fit in my 2023 Prius prime XSE (FWD) after removing the foam? Thanks in advance...

[@smh6290]

I'm curious about this too. Does anyone know if any spare will fit in a prime SE? which one?

[@smh6290]

should add side note: it appears the 2013-2018 TOYOTA RAV4 EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE COMPACT DONUT is 165/80R17, and has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, of which I believe should match what is on the 2023 prime SE.

[@randypeterson4055]

Will this solution work for a 2024 Prius Prime also ?

[@pierrebeausoleil5885]

LOOK AT OTHER VIDEO WITH THE PRIME .THE GUY ORDER PART FROM TOYOTA

[@Bonanzaking]

Sweet time to scour offer up

[@JohnKreider-i9k]

I just got my 2023 Prius LE and the Prius V Spare has two options so be careful to get the 114.3 lug pattern! My styrofoam pieces are not as thick as the video and look different and the spare raises my removable floor 1" and it also pushes the rear plastic back to even get it down and close to working :( I've tried three different Prius V spares with same results and will be picking up my used spare in a few weeks so hopefully it fits better but not counting on it and will have to always have a raised rear floor? I'll then try the lug nuts to see if they fit as I just noticed comment below as I was never allowed to mount the spare on my car. Just see if the lug pattern fit.

[@gulliverb]

Ditto here. I got my LE and the Prius V spare I tried is definitely too big. I thought about maybe storing it deflated and keeping a little 12V compressor in the car, but even so it seems like the wheel is too thick, and like you said the 17" tire pushes the rear plastic. Altogether a lousy situation. I seem to remember reading somewhere that these would use a 16" spare, which would obviously leave you limping with the other three being 17", but okay in a pinch for limited speed and miles. If anybody can see a solution to this problem, I hope you'll post it here. I had high hopes after watching this video but it looks like it's not applicable to the 2023 LE.

[@JohnKreider-i9k]

@@gulliverb I got a Prius V spare, which is like 115 mm lug pattern 17 inch tire and it fit in but you had to smash the rear plastic back towards the bumper to get it to lay flat as possible and it was still about an inch and a half above the existing floor so I added some Styrofoam in and all my other goodies underneath that, and then build up some Styrofoam to carry the weight up towards the seats and then I put the carpeted cardboard piece in and then the all weather mat in and it’s gonna work out great but it did raise the floor about an inch and a half but I did try the tire on the front and rear and the Lugnuts work and everything works great but just a crazy design that Toyota doesn’t have that as an option and it seems like they must’ve lowered the floor a little to get more cargo space from the original video that was posted on KZbin. The only other thing that I was frustrated with is on the LE there is no touch keyless entry on the passenger side so you have to get the key fob out of your pocket which seems antiquated after I’ve used my 2011 with 346,000 miles on currently and still going and I’m in and out of the door often.

[@netmann1492]

@@JohnKreider-i9k From the KZbin videos, as you mentioned, the LE FWD trim cargo floorboard sits 1-1.5" lower than XLE or Limited trim for more cargo space, but I was not aware the foam inserts in LE is thinner than XLE and Limited. This indicates the cargo bare metal for all the three FWD trims are at the same height from pavement... However this brings another question unanswered and that is based on some videos the reviewers declared that a compact spare tire is an option only for LE trim. But based n your post a compact spare does Not fit properly!? As for me, I got the 23 Limited trim which has a raised floorboard and based on my measurement a compact spare would fit. I further plan to cut the foam inserts with a hot wire gun to fit around the spare once I get it.

[@JohnKreider-i9k]

@@netmann1492 I have not figured out how to send pics to this post so you can see what I did but I think your following what I had to go through. I tried three different dealerships to try to buy a spare for my 2023 LE and no one could offer a spare to buy or even buy one for a Prius V Station Wagon that fits on my 115 mm lug pattern.

[@netmann1492]

@@JohnKreider-i9k I can imagine what you did so no pictures are necessary... Buying a spare tire seems impossible in US and most likely in Canada. You may try a Toyota dealership in Mexico. As it seems I would end up buying a US based 3rd party compact tire/wheel and cut the foam inserts around it. I further plan to include a piece of 3/16" or 1/4" thick plywood and put it over the spare and below the deck board for more rigidity... Who knows as I may have to sleep in the car on a long journey...!

[@debbierobertson2934]

My foam is bolted down. it doesn't tip out!

[@Mrelectric423]

there are a few black plastic clips that hold it down. the clips pull straight upwards to be removed.

[@albertlee8339]

What size tire fits the Prius V wheel?

[@Mrelectric423]

its a space saver spare so it is an unusual tire size, not normally sold seperate from the rim as far as I know. I would have to inspect the tire for markings.

[@mobinchishti]

What is the offset for this Prius V spare wheel that fits the 2023 Prius?

[@Joshua_Australian_for-beer]

The Honda CRV has the same bolt pattern

[@Mrelectric423]

Hub bore and offset would also need to work.