Will 2012 Prius spare work on 2023 Prius XLE AWD?

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  1. Lou Echeandia

    Lou Echeandia New Member

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    I am purchasing a 2023 Prius XLE AWD which has no spare tire, however I have a 2012 Prius D16 spare. The 2023 has a 19" diameter. Will it fit and be safe to use on the short distance I would take on the unlikely chance it would be necessary?
     
    #1 Lou Echeandia, Sep 7, 2023
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    Not a chance. If I’m not mistaken even the bolt pattern is different.

    what does D16 mean btw?
     
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    The full tire identification is "T135/80 D16 101M Tubeless"
     
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    It means it's a bias-ply tire and not a radial. Radial would be R16. Radials are better in general, but a bias-ply is fine for a temporary-use tire like a spare.
     
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    And correct that the bolt pattern is different. The 2012 spare won't even fit on the 2023 wheel hub, much less dealing with the 8.2%(2.2") height difference.


    Oops. Meant to edit my earlier post, not quote it.
     
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    Even if it did fit, I wouldn't feel very safe with an 11+ year old tire.

    They really do have a shelf life, even though it is commonly ignored.

    If you're going to go through the trouble of carrying a spare and tools, do it right and start with a new tire. Then replace it every 7-10 years depending on climate and the results of an annual visual inspection.
     
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