Spare tire question...................... - Toyota Yaris Forums

NEexpat · 08-23-2012, 02:24 PM

For anyone who might know, i've looked around and can't find an answer so here is my question;

Does anyone know if the spare tire "wheel well" has room enough to hold a full sized spare tire? 15"

I just returned from a roundtrip from SE Massachusetts to Columbus ,OH. 727 miles each way give or take.

And while on the road, at 3 in the morning with hundreds of miles to go I was thinking the next time I do this I would feel better with a full sized spare rather than the donut.

Cheers,

NEexpat

BTW- MPG for the trip out 43.4, return 44.1

CTScott · 08-23-2012, 02:36 PM

It fits width-wise, but it is about 4" too high for the rear floor area.

NEexpat · 08-23-2012, 04:28 PM

Thanks Scott.

I think I can live with that just for extended trips.

cheers

fnkngrv · 08-23-2012, 04:36 PM

You could aways also rig up a "box" of sorts to cover it when you go that route. Or you could even fabricate a sturdier trunk panel like I did and have it with a "box top" to accommodate the tire during those trips...just a thought:

http://s1132.photobucket.com/albums/...Trunk%20Panel/

nookandcrannycar · 08-23-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

It fits width-wise, but it is about 4" too high for the rear floor area.

I think this is a great idea for someone like me (who has extra room when I travel) barring any drawbacks other than loss of space. The only negative I can think of would be that the weight difference between a stock tire (size) mounted on a stock steelie and the space saver might effect MPG. Do yo know what the difference (in weight) is between the single space saver tire+rim setup and a stock 185/60-15 tire mounted on a stock 15" Yaris steelie?

CTScott · 08-23-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I think this is a great idea for someone like me (who has extra room when I travel) barring any drawbacks other than loss of space. The only negative I can think of would be that the weight difference between a stock tire (size) mounted on a stock steelie and the space saver might effect MPG. Do yo know what the difference (in weight) is between the single space saver tire+rim setup and a stock 185/60-15 tire mounted on a stock 15" Yaris steelie?

The difference is almost 12 lbs

WeeYari · 08-23-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

The only negative I can think of would be that the weight difference between a stock tire (size) mounted on a stock steelie and the space saver might effect MPG.

REAL world effect would = unmeasurable
Peace of mind would = unmeasurable

NEexpat · 08-23-2012, 06:30 PM

fnkngrv - Mate, that's a nice job on that panel.

WeeYari - you bet, it's about peace of mind.

I had never travelled all the way through PA. only as far as Harrisburg, I really enjoyed the trip. Although on the westbound leg I drove through 5 Rain/Storm cells so severe that people were pulling off the highway till they passed.

cheers

nookandcrannycar · 08-23-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

The difference is almost 12 lbs

Thanks!

nookandcrannycar · 08-23-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

REAL world effect would = unmeasurable
Peace of mind would = unmeasurable

Thanks!

08-23-2012, 02:24 PM	#1
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	Spare tire question...................... For anyone who might know, i've looked around and can't find an answer so here is my question; Does anyone know if the spare tire "wheel well" has room enough to hold a full sized spare tire? 15" I just returned from a roundtrip from SE Massachusetts to Columbus ,OH. 727 miles each way give or take. And while on the road, at 3 in the morning with hundreds of miles to go I was thinking the next time I do this I would feel better with a full sized spare rather than the donut. Cheers, NEexpat BTW- MPG for the trip out 43.4, return 44.1

08-23-2012, 02:36 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	It fits width-wise, but it is about 4" too high for the rear floor area. __________________

08-23-2012, 04:36 PM	#4
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	You could aways also rig up a "box" of sorts to cover it when you go that route. Or you could even fabricate a sturdier trunk panel like I did and have it with a "box top" to accommodate the tire during those trips...just a thought: http://s1132.photobucket.com/albums/...Trunk%20Panel/ __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

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08-23-2012, 04:28 PM	#3
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	Thanks Scott. I think I can live with that just for extended trips. cheers

08-23-2012, 06:30 PM	#8
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	fnkngrv - Mate, that's a nice job on that panel. WeeYari - you bet, it's about peace of mind. I had never travelled all the way through PA. only as far as Harrisburg, I really enjoyed the trip. Although on the westbound leg I drove through 5 Rain/Storm cells so severe that people were pulling off the highway till they passed. cheers