[snowrx]

Now I wish I hadn't bought option #1...

 

[doktorjak]

Getting there. I think the jack, lugwrench, etc., will all fit in a padded bag under the tire.

In the front, the top of the tire is actually a bit lower than the foam, I'll add a wood spacer to raise the tire so it supports the flimsy black cover panel.

Will add a tie-down strap and probably finish up tomorrow- will add more details then.

Hey Toyota? Do I have your attention? See what this man is doing? That’s how the car should come from the factory. Donut carved into the foam with essential tools to deal with a busted or blown tire, or a damaged wheel.

This no spare fad is infuriating.

 

[dalegoat]

Should just be a option you can buy at the counter if they are too cheap to add it or don't want to claim the weight. You can do it on the maverick. My jack came yesterday (thanks @ijuswannaride). wheel/tire next. Our prius has the jack and it will have a spare soon too.

 

[centerpunch]

Now I wish I hadn't bought option #1...

Hey, I warned you!

The Maserati collapsible spare is the easiest solution, and works great. I was glad I had it on my recent trip to NC and back.
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[centerpunch]

OK, finished!

Here’s the 1" foam I used in a couple spots to lift the tire (I'm sure this type of foam is available from other sources, too.) Rockler Foam Organizer Sheet

I used this tie down strap from Amazon. Amazon.com

This is the round bag I'm planning to use to hold the tools under the wheel. Amazon.com

Here's a video of the finished installation with more details.

Edit: Watch this video, but then also see a few updates in post #43.

 

[dalegoat]

Very much appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Tincan]

Wow, that looks great, thanks for sharing. Nice work, should have come like that from the factory!

 

[kayakrsteve]

Yes, or at least the option of a spare vs goo and a mini compressor

 

[kayakrsteve]

Well, I don't know if I'm the first GR to have a flat. Screw, that goodness I was close to home and it was a slow leak (repairable). My spare should arrive in a few days.

 

[Snowman]

If you could put the wheel face-down, might be easier to secure the tools inside. (Like a bowl)

 

[centerpunch]

If you could put the wheel face-down, might be easier to secure the tools inside. (Like a bowl)

I think the spokes stick out a bit, but I’ll try that today. Would probably also need to add a rigid panel on top of the “bowl” to support the flimsy trunk panel.

Also found this larger bag, probably will be a better fit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DDPFFF1

 

[Snowman]

I think the spokes stick out a bit, but I’ll try that today. Would probably also need to add a rigid panel on top of the “bowl” to support the flimsy trunk panel.

Also found this larger bag, probably will be a better fit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DDPFFF1

Ah yes, the face may be a bit proud of the tire.

Thinking about cars I’ve had in the past, I think they used a 1/4” piece of MDF between the spare and the carpet piece for structure. Possibly moot if the wheel won’t sit nice the other way.

 

[kumarkarthikeyanwrx]

OK, I did the thread on using the collapsible spare tire from a Maserati, which works fine, but doesn't fit well in the trunk, and is better stored behind one of the front seats.

Spare tire solution #1: Collapsible spare

**** UPDATE: See a short overview of BOTH spare tire solutions here: https://www.grcorollaforum.com/threads/the-complete-spare-tire-thread-short-version.2638/ **** I've gotta have a spare tire. In my 50+ years of driving, I've had a bunch of flat tires, usually in the middle of nowhere on a...

www.grcorollaforum.com

Longer term, I wanted to use a donut spare that would fit in the trunk. I've bought one, and it seems to fit. Here are the details.

For the wheel, I ended up using an 18" spare wheel from a Rav4 Prime. Of course, the Rav4 tire is too tall, so I replaced it with a 135/70-18 Yokohama- that size is virtually the same height as the GR normal tires.

(Edit: For one-stop-shopping for complete kits that include a spare wheel, tire, jack and lugwrench, see post #2 for two suppliers of complete spare tire kits.)

Seems like the tire fits fine where the foam is now. It's about the same height.

I'll have to build some structure to hold it in place and secure the jack, air pump, and lugwrench, etc.
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Clever ingenious way to store the tire....

 

[qtb007]

Great job!

 

[centerpunch]

Good news- the tire fits with the spokes down as @Snowman suggested- and with the larger round bag I've ordered I think even the jack will pack up and fit in the wheel center.

I'll post details in a day or two.

 

[centerpunch]

I'm not really a sticker guy, but if I was, I guess I'd have two!
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[Tredline]

OK, finished!

Here’s the 1" foam I used in a couple spots to lift the tire (I'm sure this type of foam is available from other sources, too.) Rockler Foam Organizer Sheet

I used this tie down strap from Amazon. Amazon.com

This is the round bag I'm planning to use to hold the tools under the wheel. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088NHLWW6

Here's a video of the finished installation with more details.

Really like the cutout design for the spare tire. However I have one question. What happens if you take the car for service one day and a nosy technician decides to take a peek under the trunk floor? Can they void the car’s warranty for this sort of modification? Does Toyota care if you cut the foam that holds the tire repair kit? If so, then I would rather leave the spare on the trunk floor and have it held in place with the child seat hitch on the left and middle seat with a tow hook.

 

[centerpunch]

Can they void the car’s warranty for this sort of modification? Does Toyota care if you cut the foam that holds the tire repair kit?

Are you kidding?

 

[Tredline]

Are you kidding?

I know alterations to a cars interior would not void the warranty unless it damages the car, but I am sure some dealers would try to come up with some sort of excuse as an attempt to void it anyways such as “Oh the position of the spare tire under the floor pushing against the battery is what is causing electrical problems.” I know my last post sounds like a stupid question, it really is just a thought that came into my head out of nowhere. Some official dealers really do try to decieve their customers however. Just be ready when a tech questions what you did with the tool kit and foam lol

 

[underscore]

Buy a second foam piece, swap the stock one back when you take it in?