Full size spare tire

[alan barron]

Had my first flat tire today. Donut spare just does not give peace of mind. Will full size tire fit in well in trunk when not in use?

 

[taco'rolla]

I believe you can fit a full size spare... (25" OD)
but the width of that spare tire cannot be much wider
then say the stock LE tire/wheel if retaining the cover
that lines the floor and covers the spare.

But I have not checked what maximum tire width
can be fitted under that floor/spare cover.

So someone else will need chime in
or you will need determine that maximum
spare tire width by yourself.

 

[fishycomics]

when you take off the full and have that spare try it? I also like to know and when I do take mine off I will try it. I know it will raise the plastic tray up by 4 inches. And I can modify to suit my needs.

 

[HOUDAT]

I had the same anxiety you had...I bought a full size for my spare....it fits except the tools that snap in the plastic thing don't fit...you have to trim it a little

 

[taco'rolla]

couldn't ya just just stuff that hardware
around or under the spare ?

What is it that you trimmed a little ? picture

 

[fishycomics]

I would then get some carpet type material, slide Velcro spots on it and silicone a spot ....

 

[corolla2016111111111]

I had the same anxiety you had...I bought a full size for my spare....it fits except the tools that snap in the plastic thing don't fit...you have to trim it a little

Thanks HOUDAT for the suggestion. I too did not feel good about a donut in my 2016 corolla. I bought a wheel and a tire, plopped it in and it fit fine. I did flip the wheel over (front of the wheel facing the floor) once in so I could utilize the screw in mount from the donut to keep it from moving around too much (it takes a little modification to get it working like it did with the donut. The tools only fit snug on top when I cut the Styrofoam holder a little bit. I called around asking all over and everyone said this wouldnt work. It does, and if you drive a lot and far from home its nice to have. This shouldn't cost more than $250 bux total (for the wheel and tire) on the high end $85-150 on the low end (if you get a used/aftermarket wheel and / or used tire).