Why This Spare Tire is ESSENTIAL for my GR Corolla

[@jackywen7318]

be sure to add a 19mm socket to your tiring changing kit. the lug nuts that come with the modern spare are different size compared to the OEM ones.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

I did add the proper socket for the lug nuts for both the aftermarket lug nuts and the Modern Spare. Good point too!

[@drivedb7]

Someone within the GRC community should start making foam with a cutout for a spare tire sort of like SXTH Element did with the center armrest.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

It would be nice if someone that had that ability would do it.

[@V1C-A]

Hi Jim, thanks for the video. Any chance you remember the type/thread size or even better the part number/link for the bolt you used for the D-ring?

[@jimsgaragetoys]

I just went through my box of bolts that I have and found one. It's a very common size though that is found on the car. Try one of the bolts that hold the D-rings on in the hatch area. I think they are the same size as what I used. If you don't have a box of bolts I'm sure that a hardware store could help you find the right size.

[@V1C-A]

@@jimsgaragetoys Thanks. Living in an apartment I can't keep spares. Wish I had a garage like yours though!

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@V1C-A I remember my apartment days many years ago. I actually had a set of winter tires and wheels stacked in the corner of my bedroom. 🤣

[@pachuagfirearmsrestorations]

My next project for my GR. Sucks that Toyota didn't give us one.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Yep, it should have at least been an option as there is room. They could have made a foam piece similar to one that I cut out, would that have been so hard?

[@teejaylc]

Good vid Jim 👌🏼 👍🏼

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Thanks!

[@riceburner4747]

So what size tire/wheel is on your GR? Then, what size/type wheel tire did u USE as a spare? U mentioned a "donut" but how/where? Professionally done! 👍 I have mixed emotions on HAVING a spare. ALL my other Toyotas I've owned over decades, I've NEVER had to use my spares (they were all like new). But just knowing u HAVE a spare, gives u security.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

I have 235/40R18 tires and the spare is a 135/70R18 which is the same diameter. The links for the tire options are in the description below the video. I've had to use my spare twice over the years but you are right, just knowing you have one is a huge peace of mind. I travel in a lot of areas that don't have cell service so a spare tire is a must. A spare tire is like a gun or condom, better to have it and not need it than need it and not have one! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Aaron-cc7yq]

Has anyone tried to relocated the battery to the engine bay? Or at least make some case to go around the battery in the trunk in which you can take the foam insert out and gain valuable depth of trunk space?

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Yes, I saw someone do that. They made a box around the battery and lowered the floor in the trunk around it. I feel like I used the space the same way for my spare tire. I found that I had plenty of room in the hatch for my stuff on my road trip.

[@LifeSOSlive]

Does anyone know the allowed difference in diameter between tires on our car? I have aftermarket wheel/tires, 25.3" diameter, this 135/70 spare is 25.5". Thankd for the helpful video. Ive been pretty nervousr driving this car without a spare.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

I've been trying to find a definitive answer to that same question myself. I went with this size because my sock 235/40R18 is 25.4" in diameter and this 135/70R18 is the exact same diameter. At some point I wouldn't mind going to a 245/40R18 but the diameter is 25.7" making this spare 1.2% smaller. I'm not sure if that is within the range of being okay or not but I keep looking for an answer. At least this is the exact same size for now so no worries for now.

[@LifeSOSlive]

I'm running 265/35 at 25.3 dia and online calc says 135/40 is 25.5 so was hoping it close enough. I think it's only a 0.8% diff in dia. I've read up to 3% is ok on some AWD systems. I would guess we could look up other Toyota AWD cars and see what they run for spares, but I fear they also don't have spares but these dumb slime kits. I'm likely to grab a plug kit in the meantime. Let me know if you find anything out! Thx for the videos, cheers! @@jimsgaragetoys

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@LifeSOSlive When I just looked it up it shows me the 265/35R18 is 25.3" and the 135/70R18 spare is 25.4" so the spare is only 0.4% larger so I would think that would be within any tolerance.

[@LifeSOSlive]

Aahh yes! I used a diff calculator and got your same measurements! In think you're likely right, that's much less than 1% dia difference so I would hope that's ok. ​@@jimsgaragetoys

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

what do you mean drill out a hole for the D ring? you mean you drilled into the car? Also do you have a part number/link for the bolt you use for your D-ring? For the wheel/tire, I would probably install it faceside up for your structural support. Put your tool bag under the wheel since the gap will be there now.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

If the D-ring hole is too small for the bolt you might have to drill out the hole a little to make it big enough for the bolt to slip through, if it's big enough you are good to go. I tried the wheel the other way but it's much easier to put the wheel in upside down and fit the tool bag in. When having to lift the wheel and stuff the tool bag under it, it's more of a PITA. Plus when the strap is on it won't rub the wheel paint in any way. Others have found this way to work better too.

[@KING_D2_HCA]

Did you buy the spare? Or is it from another vechicle? Any links to it or where i can get one?

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Yes, I bought a Modern Spare. I left all 3 options with links in the description below the video. Just click on the "more" to expand it. You can by the tire/wheel only, or with the tools, or also add a bag as you will see. There are also the same 3 choices with a steel wheel for less money.

[@michelangelolam9507]

Cleannn

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Thank you!