Spare Tire Options 2024 Prius

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That said, here's an exhaustive thread of spare tire options for 5th gen Prius:

OEM spare tire install | PriusChat

Be forewarned, @Hammersmith's a stickler for keeping it "stock", so goes all-in, on restoring the Prius to how it should have rolled off the ship. But info on the rim and tire recommendation is in there, and the scissor jack and lug nut wrench info.

The temporary spare tires will get you where you want to go, but typically have a warning on the sidewall, to not exceed 50 mph (80 kmh), so stay off high-speed freeways, and get the flat checked out promptly.

If I may preach: if buyers quit buying cars without spares, the manufacturers will reinstate them, fast. 'Till then...

 

you need 5 posts for a link?
is it modern spare?
2024-2026-toyota-prius-prime-spare-tire-kit-options
if so, it will work fine

 

To boil down the options listed by the other posters:

There are basically three ways you can go. First, you can get a spare kit from Modern Spare or EZ Spare. These will work, but I consider them wildly over priced for what you get. Second, you can build your own spare kit from OEM Toyota parts. You buy a wheel, a tire, a bag to cover it(if you want) and a tool kit(if you want). You can do this for about half the price of a Modern/EZ kit. With both of these choices, you're going to have a spare tire sitting in your back seats or your cargo area getting in the way.

The third option is to do a full OEM conversion. The gen5 Prius was designed to have a spare under the cargo cover. If you do this, you get the benefit of always having a spare but having it stored under the cargo cover and not in the way. It's the most expensive choice, but it's not all that much more than a kit from Modern/EZ if you order from the right place at the right time of year.

Which option you choose is up to you, your budget, and your priorities. Go ahead and ask if you want specifics of any of the three options. I can give you part numbers and places/times to buy to get the best deals on the Toyota parts if you go with options 2 or 3.

 

I would be interested in this information, I have a 2024 XLE FWD, thank you in advance.

 

This is what you would need for a FWD XLE or LTD. Let me know if any of it doesn't make sense.

Bare minimum:
42611-21280 - Wheel, Disc (spare wheel)
T145/90D16 - Spare Tire (have the tire mounted at a local tire shop)

Tools:
09105-47020 - Box Set, Jack (full tool set)
(you could find cheaper on Amazon or at a junkyard, but this part number will give you exactly what you need and everything will fit in the foam pockets)

Parts for a seamless install:
64997-47100 - Box, Deck Floor, LH (white foam box left)
64995-47080 - Box, Deck Floor, RH (white foam box right)
51931-10040 - Carrier, Spare Wheel (bolt that holds down wheel)
64778-47090 - Protector, Spare Wheel (foam pad that goes under wheel and holds everything level and in place)


The parts are ordered from dealerships that are part of the autoparts.toyota.com network and offer the best discounts. I use Lewis Toyota(autoparts.lewistoyota.com) out of Topeka, KS and Premier Toyota(autoparts.premierautoplex.com) out of North Platte. NE. But that's just because they are the closest to me that offer the max standard discount of 31% off. You can almost certainly find dealerships that offer the same discount that are closer to you.

Ways to save money:
1. Find a dealership that offers at least 31% off MSRP on all parts.
2. Order at least $75 worth to qualify for free shipping.
3. Order during a nationwide sale to get up to an extra 25% off. (Black Friday is 25%, several other major holidays are 20%)
4. Another option is using dealerships that are part of the Southeast Toyota network(SET). These are dealerships in GA, FL, AL, NC & SC. They will sometimes do their own 25% off sales. Still look for the base 31%, then wait for the additional 25%.
5. If you order from a dealership in a different state, the system won't automatically add sales tax. Up to your conscious if you decide to declare it later.
6. I use Tire Rack for the spare tire, but you could use whatever.


Prices as of 7/24/26:
(I'm doing full MSRP first, then 31% off, then 31%+25% off for the best possible price)

Bare minimum:
Wheel - $120.91 - $83.59 - $62.70
Tire - around $100-$125
Mounting - around $25

Tools - $136.71 - $94.52 - $70.89

Other parts:
Left box - $140.70 - $97.28 - $72.96
Right box - $229.69 - $158.80 - $119.10
Bolt - $20.11 - $13.90 - $10.43
Cushion - $229.69 - $158.80 - $119.10


So using the absolute best prices(31%+25%):
Bare minimum: about $190
With tools: $260
With all parts: $580

Or if you decided you just had to order today(31%):
Bare minimum: about $210
With tools: $305
With all parts: $735

For reference, ModernSpare charges $430 for the bare minimum, $480 for tire and tools, and $540 for tire, tools, and a carrying case. At that point, why not just spend $40 more and do a complete conversion?


Pictures of an install are in the OEM Spare Conversion thread in the Care & Maintenance subforum.

 

I plan on doing the complete install, just want to wait for the best price. From my research, it seemed best to order from Roanoke Rapids, NC. (100 miles away)
For the time being I have been keeping my cold tire pressure at 40PSI to avoid pinch flats. I have had the car for almost 1 year and have had no tire issues. I purchased the car new, it was sitting on the lot for over 300 days. The dealership was in a rural area and there was no interest in the Prius.(they want pickups and SUV's) Needless to say, I got a great deal. Just wish it didn't have the glass roof. Love the 12.3" screen!
Any other advice for securing the best price would be welcome! thank you so much!!!!!!!

 

The only other advice I have is checking out Japan importers like Impex Japan when looking at high value but small/light parts. Parts are often much cheaper if ordered in Japan, but shipping costs can kill you if you're ordering oversized or very heavy stuff. I've saved hundreds but also cost myself hundreds. It was also easier before a certain POTUS decided to throw several wrenches into the trade machine and jam everything up. Still doable, but it's harder.

Also keeping an eye on used parts from junkyards using car-part.com can save money. Sometimes the used stuff is much cheaper than new, but sometimes it's actually more expensive depending on how often that particular junkyard checks prices or how much they're trying to gouge you.



Here's a few examples about importing parts from Japan:

1. 42611-21280 - spare wheel
$120.91 MSRP from a US dealership. $63.19 base price from Impex. But a steel wheel is heavy, so shipping might be $50 or more. And you can get the wheel from a US dealership for as little as $62.70 with free shipping if you wait for the best sale. So in this case, ordering from Japan is way more expensive.

2. 64995-47080 - right foam box.
$229.69 MSRP in the US, and $119.10 after discounts. That same part costs only $45.40 in Japan. But it's a pretty big part(even though it weighs almost nothing). You might save money importing from Japan, or you might come out a bit behind. Depends on the exact shipping and handling, and you won't know that until it's ready to ship.

3. 88650-47740 - A/C Amplifier Assembly(the climate control computer).
I'm looking into converting my single climate zone Prius into a dual zone one. Just gathering info at this point. But this part is a whopping $1,238.19 MSRP in the US. Even with discounts, it's still $642.04. But I can order it from Japan for only $134.96. Even with $40 shipping(it's small and not very heavy), I'd be saving over $450 if I ordered from Japan. Even a 15% tariff would barely cut into the savings.

 

I started a private conversation with you with detailed research, could you take a look and share your thoughts there?