Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD Spare Tire Mount Upgrade Kit Assembly Guide

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Anson Liu

Күн бұрын

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@markanthony3275 3 ай бұрын

I hope Toyota is watching this, and they start putting spares back in their vehicles.

@SkiPlayLiveTV 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant! I have a corolla cross hybrid coming in a couple of weeks and wasn't thrilled about not having a spare.

@Edyth_Hedd 4 ай бұрын

Anson, I just found you on Reddit. I've been shopping the Corolla Cross Hybrid, but hate that it doesn't include a spare. Thanks for doing this! It's very impressive work. If I buy the car I will definitely get your kit! (And FUCK Toyota marketing and engineers for failing to do this themselves!)

@hottpinkpenguin 4 ай бұрын

Seriously don't understand how they think that this is okay to not include a spare in the Hybrid model. Absolutely wild.

@thumbtech 3 ай бұрын

@@hottpinkpenguin Well, full-size spares are a thing of the past due to weight, space & cost. The donuts really aren't great ... driving should be quite limited on those things. The repair kits *do* work for the typical nail/screw puncture. If you really wanted protection for an "unsealable" tire, I might consider run-flats.

@SideGigGuy 3 ай бұрын

I’ve had two flats in my 2024 cross. Each time was towed to dealership, and both times they didn’t have the tire in stock. Since I have road service and tire warranty, it was all free. But the inconvenience was annoying and scary. (Side of road at night for over an hour) This video convinced me to buy the spare, jack, and this cool insert. Thanks!!

@TheOldiesnetwork Ай бұрын

So did it work for you?

@STIGRS Ай бұрын

This is an awesome design.

@tsw9999 5 ай бұрын

Great video, Anson!

@shaun1165 4 ай бұрын

Very cool! Not in a hurry yet since I still have the 2 year Toyota care road side assistance, but will definitely get it pass that. Thank you for the solution

@maxangie2 3 ай бұрын

Just outstanding 👌👌👌👌👌

@ttinnovations3310 3 ай бұрын

Nice, I was thinking the same thing and knew someone has already figured it out 🎉🎉🎉😊

@naturedisc 3 күн бұрын

Great work! Where do you store the jack?

@hardhikes 3 күн бұрын

I store the OEM jack in the upper left plastic slot at 8:39

@kenfrank2730 2 ай бұрын

Looks like you did a good job on this design. The lack of a spare was holding me back from buying a CC hybrid. But now I may go for it. Either that or buy the Rav4 hybrid and get a little less mileage in the city.

@mjbucar 3 ай бұрын

An excellent video - thank you.

@mactownsend2890 4 ай бұрын

Great work. Well done.

@stringedassassin 8 күн бұрын

I get nervous when he unplugs the flux capacitor. I'm glad I looked in my trunk space... no one at the dealership said there was no spare.

@piopiojar 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@joemurone4898 5 ай бұрын

Very professional video and great job on the the spare tire solution. Do you have a solution for the 2024 Prius limited for the spare tire ?

@hardhikes 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I don’t have a similar addon for the Prius due to not having a Prius to measure. If the Prius has a similar cable lever and bracket, this may work with some adjustments.

@CocoasSelfLove-qy6so 2 ай бұрын

Very good demonstration. The lack of a spare has been holding me back from buying a Corolla Cross. Where do you purchase all the spare tire set-up parts and are they expensive? Thank you.

@hardhikes 2 ай бұрын

You can purchase the spare tire from Toyota or 3rd party vendors or a scrapyard. I sell the kit on my website. You can see the details at ansonliu.com/2024/05/corolla-cross-hybrid-spare-wheel-tire/

@CocoasSelfLove-qy6so 2 ай бұрын

@@hardhikes thank you very much. I so appreciate you 👍🏽

@timothybageant7429 15 сағат бұрын

I’m getting ready to purchase the 2025 Corolla Cross hybrid, and will need to purchase a spare tire and your kit. What size wheel will I need to get so the bolt pattern lines up on the wheel hub?

@hardhikes 14 сағат бұрын

5x114.3mm ansonliu.com/2024/05/corolla-cross-hybrid-spare-wheel-tire/#tire-diameters-and-suggested-spare-tire-sizes

@timothybageant7429 14 сағат бұрын

@ thank you! 👍👍

@Nikki-uq3vi 9 сағат бұрын

Is it possible to do that first the honda crv hybrid??

@hardhikes 4 сағат бұрын

Send me a picture of the rear wheel well in your car and I'll take a look.

@geot4647 4 ай бұрын

Are you sure plastic will hold up under constant vibration stress with the momentum of the tire pressing against it?

@hardhikes 4 ай бұрын

I make the parts out of PETG which is slightly flexible compared to other common plastics. It has held up over 10k California miles in my own car to date.

@geot4647 4 ай бұрын

@@hardhikesA long term report on that would be useful. Have you driven on washboard dirt roads for any serious length? Having to raise the whole cargo floor isn't great, unless some models of spares don't require that.

@MelodimaGR 3 ай бұрын

I am thinking of buying a spare tire, but with this solution there is so much space lost without a reason (below the tire, in the middle of the tire, on the sides). I would consider covering the tire with a cloth and using the full cargo space without the cargo liner, possibly also removing the plastics placed on the sides.

@geminipiratelady75 28 күн бұрын

I know it's a spare, but for my ignorant new owner brain..is that a donut or regular size tire? It looks like a donut. The weight would impact the mpg, right? Significantly? Great video, I think I can do this (with supervision 😂). Thank you.

@hardhikes 27 күн бұрын

I used a donut in the video, but a full size will fit as well. The donut is about 40lbs which is the weight of a mid-large dog or child so it doesn't affect mpg much.

@geminipiratelady75 27 күн бұрын

Thank you@@hardhikes

@samg4495 2 ай бұрын

Is there a similar kit available for the Gen 4 Prius AWD (2016-2022)?

@hardhikes 2 ай бұрын

I can check if this is compatible if you send me a picture of the rear well area to the email on my site.

@terryjobin1908 3 ай бұрын

Where do you get the sapcer that goes on top of the spare tire after it is installed?

@hardhikes 3 ай бұрын

You cut the spacer from foam board or wood/plastic using the width of your spare tire and the guideline dimensions in my post at ansonliu.com/2024/05/corolla-cross-hybrid-spare-wheel-tire/#cargo-deck-riser-spacer-method

@DefundTheFringes Ай бұрын

Another guy installed this kit and didn't seem to need a floor shim, but the video (q3KR0V3p75Q) was low on details. Is yours a thicker spare or he might he have not bothered to make sure the cargo floor was supported evenly? Also, what about heat-dissipation above the battery? That foam block seems to have a hollow base, hard to tell without seeing it in person.

@hardhikes Ай бұрын

My spare may be a bit thicker than his due to the protrusion of the rim past the tire. The foam spacer is supported along the sides by the plastic cargo deck underneath it that you can see before I put the spacer in. There’s some empty space in the distance between the cargo deck and the spare tire rim but it’s not much and the cargo load should be evenly distributed between the tire and spacer/cargo deck if you measure the spacer height correctly.

@DefundTheFringes Ай бұрын

@@hardhikes Thanks, this is clearly a "devil's in the details" situation. I'm wondering about warranty issues when something big is put so close to a critical component. If I get this car, I may opt for just stowing a bagged spare on a passenger seat and moving it as needed. The car needs a bigger gas tank, too.

@toddsmith1617 3 ай бұрын

Definitely want a spare. Why would you not want one. Just bought a 2024 cx5. Thank god it came with a spare. I got a flat in the middle of no where. And we couldnt use that stupid liquid crap that they give you in some cars. My tire did not have a nail but the side wall got punchered.

@victorvillasana3409 Ай бұрын

Why didn’t Toyota route that plug around the edge of the trunk. They stuck it right in the center, to claim the excuse “ we can’t, there’s no room”. Excuse

@boatdoc76 20 күн бұрын

Can you estimate what the size of the largest printed part in the assembly is? Thinking i can use this as justification to convince my wife that I need a 3d printer, but I end up getting one with too small of a work area, we're both going to be mad. 😂

@jicalzad 4 ай бұрын

does this void any Toyota warranties? Otherwise, this seems like a great solution

@hardhikes 4 ай бұрын

No original parts are modified with this kit and it is a no drill/drop in install. It's up to the manufacturer to show that the aftermarket kit caused a problem. To be safe, the kit can be easily removed and the original foam block replaced before bringing the vehicle in for service.

@musclesmouse 3 ай бұрын

Bought a 4Runner because it had a real spare

@intellectracoon 5 ай бұрын

how about a side mounted spare just like the old Land Cruisers ?

@hardhikes 4 ай бұрын

I designed the mount to repurpose the empty space under the cargo area like most sedans and hatchbacks. I would consider making a side mount if I ever needed to fit a second tire in the back.

@igh574 4 ай бұрын

I currently have a FULL SIZE spare wheel-tire : 215/65R17. Measuring the fit -- it appears that this FULL size spare depth will rise above the floor several inches (about 5" or 6-inches}, depending upon the depth-fit of the MOUNT-block. Still, this retrofit Mount Upgrade would be better than just strapping the full-sized spare to the floor -- since that currently rises a full 10-inches above the floor, and makes the cargo bay mostly unusable. ?? Anyone attempted to mate this retrofit Tire Mount Upgrade with a full-size spare wheel-tire ?? [I travel in rural Saskatchewan often far from assistance : a spare tire is a necessary safety feature.] .

@hardhikes 4 ай бұрын

This mounting method will fit the full size tire as well, but you’ll need to raise the cargo floor by an extra 3 inches then I show in tue video with a spacer.

@igh574 4 ай бұрын

@@hardhikes "... This mounting method ... the full size tire ... raise the cargo floor by an extra 3 inches ..." ONLY THREE inches -- that's better than either strap-down choice I've attempted. Today I've got the FULL size spare standing vertical, against the LHS-sidewall, not bad, but YOUR MOUNT-BLOCK will be a better option. I'll buy one. THANKs for that quick reply. .

@miltonhayek2494 2 ай бұрын

Sorry. I was excited till I saw the $400 price tag. It's a 3d printed parts with a couple of bolts. And it's a lead time of 3 months! That's insane. I'd like a spare but I'm not adding one at nearly $600-$700 by the time the tire is in there. If I blow a tire I have it on my insurance. You'd sell 5 times more of these if you cut the price in half.