Yup. Totally rules out this model for me, even though it's the perfect match for what i need in every other way. Oh well darn, have to consider other options, maybe mazda or subaru, as the rav4 is just a little too big
Anson, I just found you on Reddit. I've been shopping the Corolla Cross Hybrid, but hate that it doesn't include a spare. Thanks for doing this! It's very impressive work. If I buy the car I will definitely get your kit! (And FUCK Toyota marketing and engineers for failing to do this themselves!)
@@hottpinkpenguin Well, full-size spares are a thing of the past due to weight, space & cost. The donuts really aren't great ... driving should be quite limited on those things. The repair kits *do* work for the typical nail/screw puncture. If you really wanted protection for an "unsealable" tire, I might consider run-flats.
I’ve had two flats in my 2024 cross. Each time was towed to dealership, and both times they didn’t have the tire in stock. Since I have road service and tire warranty, it was all free. But the inconvenience was annoying and scary. (Side of road at night for over an hour) This video convinced me to buy the spare, jack, and this cool insert. Thanks!!
You've GOT to be kidding!! Going through all this trouble when they could just sell you a freakin spare tire, at least as an option?? This is outrageous!
Very cool! Not in a hurry yet since I still have the 2 year Toyota care road side assistance, but will definitely get it pass that. Thank you for the solution
Looks like you did a good job on this design. The lack of a spare was holding me back from buying a CC hybrid. But now I may go for it. Either that or buy the Rav4 hybrid and get a little less mileage in the city.
I am thinking of buying a spare tire, but with this solution there is so much space lost without a reason (below the tire, in the middle of the tire, on the sides). I would consider covering the tire with a cloth and using the full cargo space without the cargo liner, possibly also removing the plastics placed on the sides.
Definitely want a spare. Why would you not want one. Just bought a 2024 cx5. Thank god it came with a spare. I got a flat in the middle of no where. And we couldnt use that stupid liquid crap that they give you in some cars. My tire did not have a nail but the side wall got punchered.
Very good demonstration. The lack of a spare has been holding me back from buying a Corolla Cross. Where do you purchase all the spare tire set-up parts and are they expensive? Thank you.
You can purchase the spare tire from Toyota or 3rd party vendors or a scrapyard. I sell the kit on my website. You can see the details at ansonliu.com/2024/05/corolla-cross-hybrid-spare-wheel-tire/
Thank you! I don’t have a similar addon for the Prius due to not having a Prius to measure. If the Prius has a similar cable lever and bracket, this may work with some adjustments.
I know it's a spare, but for my ignorant new owner brain..is that a donut or regular size tire? It looks like a donut. The weight would impact the mpg, right? Significantly? Great video, I think I can do this (with supervision 😂). Thank you.
I used a donut in the video, but a full size will fit as well. The donut is about 40lbs which is the weight of a mid-large dog or child so it doesn't affect mpg much.
I make the parts out of PETG which is slightly flexible compared to other common plastics. It has held up over 10k California miles in my own car to date.
@@hardhikesA long term report on that would be useful. Have you driven on washboard dirt roads for any serious length? Having to raise the whole cargo floor isn't great, unless some models of spares don't require that.
I’m getting ready to purchase the 2025 Corolla Cross hybrid, and will need to purchase a spare tire and your kit. What size wheel will I need to get so the bolt pattern lines up on the wheel hub?
You cut the spacer from foam board or wood/plastic using the width of your spare tire and the guideline dimensions in my post at ansonliu.com/2024/05/corolla-cross-hybrid-spare-wheel-tire/#cargo-deck-riser-spacer-method
Can you estimate what the size of the largest printed part in the assembly is? Thinking i can use this as justification to convince my wife that I need a 3d printer, but I end up getting one with too small of a work area, we're both going to be mad. 😂
No original parts are modified with this kit and it is a no drill/drop in install. It's up to the manufacturer to show that the aftermarket kit caused a problem. To be safe, the kit can be easily removed and the original foam block replaced before bringing the vehicle in for service.
Why didn’t Toyota route that plug around the edge of the trunk. They stuck it right in the center, to claim the excuse “ we can’t, there’s no room”. Excuse
I designed the mount to repurpose the empty space under the cargo area like most sedans and hatchbacks. I would consider making a side mount if I ever needed to fit a second tire in the back.
Another guy installed this kit and didn't seem to need a floor shim, but the video (q3KR0V3p75Q) was low on details. Is yours a thicker spare or he might he have not bothered to make sure the cargo floor was supported evenly? Also, what about heat-dissipation above the battery? That foam block seems to have a hollow base, hard to tell without seeing it in person.
My spare may be a bit thicker than his due to the protrusion of the rim past the tire. The foam spacer is supported along the sides by the plastic cargo deck underneath it that you can see before I put the spacer in. There’s some empty space in the distance between the cargo deck and the spare tire rim but it’s not much and the cargo load should be evenly distributed between the tire and spacer/cargo deck if you measure the spacer height correctly.
@@hardhikes Thanks, this is clearly a "devil's in the details" situation. I'm wondering about warranty issues when something big is put so close to a critical component. If I get this car, I may opt for just stowing a bagged spare on a passenger seat and moving it as needed. The car needs a bigger gas tank, too.
I currently have a FULL SIZE spare wheel-tire : 215/65R17. Measuring the fit -- it appears that this FULL size spare depth will rise above the floor several inches (about 5" or 6-inches}, depending upon the depth-fit of the MOUNT-block. Still, this retrofit Mount Upgrade would be better than just strapping the full-sized spare to the floor -- since that currently rises a full 10-inches above the floor, and makes the cargo bay mostly unusable. ?? Anyone attempted to mate this retrofit Tire Mount Upgrade with a full-size spare wheel-tire ?? [I travel in rural Saskatchewan often far from assistance : a spare tire is a necessary safety feature.] .
This mounting method will fit the full size tire as well, but you’ll need to raise the cargo floor by an extra 3 inches then I show in tue video with a spacer.
@@hardhikes "... This mounting method ... the full size tire ... raise the cargo floor by an extra 3 inches ..." ONLY THREE inches -- that's better than either strap-down choice I've attempted. Today I've got the FULL size spare standing vertical, against the LHS-sidewall, not bad, but YOUR MOUNT-BLOCK will be a better option. I'll buy one. THANKs for that quick reply. .
Sorry. I was excited till I saw the $400 price tag. It's a 3d printed parts with a couple of bolts. And it's a lead time of 3 months! That's insane. I'd like a spare but I'm not adding one at nearly $600-$700 by the time the tire is in there. If I blow a tire I have it on my insurance. You'd sell 5 times more of these if you cut the price in half.
You can be as salty as you'd like but more than half of all new cars do not have spare tires anymore. The good thing is it's always very easy to get I've and make it fit somewhere...@@comment6864
@@comment6864 wow what a zinger. Do you realize that your statement doesn't actually disagree with my statement? I said most cars don't, and you said many do. So what's the point? And, although I would prefer one with a spare, I don't put spare tire at the top of must haves.
I hope Toyota is watching this, and they start putting spares back in their vehicles.
Yup. Totally rules out this model for me, even though it's the perfect match for what i need in every other way. Oh well darn, have to consider other options, maybe mazda or subaru, as the rav4 is just a little too big
@@comment6864or just do what this guy did in less than an hour and less than $500...
Brilliant! I have a corolla cross hybrid coming in a couple of weeks and wasn't thrilled about not having a spare.
Anson, I just found you on Reddit. I've been shopping the Corolla Cross Hybrid, but hate that it doesn't include a spare. Thanks for doing this! It's very impressive work. If I buy the car I will definitely get your kit! (And FUCK Toyota marketing and engineers for failing to do this themselves!)
Seriously don't understand how they think that this is okay to not include a spare in the Hybrid model. Absolutely wild.
@@hottpinkpenguin Well, full-size spares are a thing of the past due to weight, space & cost. The donuts really aren't great ... driving should be quite limited on those things. The repair kits *do* work for the typical nail/screw puncture. If you really wanted protection for an "unsealable" tire, I might consider run-flats.
I’ve had two flats in my 2024 cross. Each time was towed to dealership, and both times they didn’t have the tire in stock. Since I have road service and tire warranty, it was all free. But the inconvenience was annoying and scary. (Side of road at night for over an hour)
This video convinced me to buy the spare, jack, and this cool insert.
Thanks!!
So did it work for you?
You've GOT to be kidding!! Going through all this trouble when they could just sell you a freakin spare tire, at least as an option?? This is outrageous!
Very cool! Not in a hurry yet since I still have the 2 year Toyota care road side assistance, but will definitely get it pass that. Thank you for the solution
what can road side assistance do if you have no wheel/tire for them to mount?
Nice, I was thinking the same thing and knew someone has already figured it out 🎉🎉🎉😊
This is an awesome design.
Great video, Anson!
Looks like you did a good job on this design. The lack of a spare was holding me back from buying a CC hybrid. But now I may go for it. Either that or buy the Rav4 hybrid and get a little less mileage in the city.
Yeah, right? Toyota has totally screwed people over with this one. An off-roader with no spare tire. It's mind boggling
An excellent video - thank you.
Just outstanding 👌👌👌👌👌
Great work. Well done.
I am thinking of buying a spare tire, but with this solution there is so much space lost without a reason (below the tire, in the middle of the tire, on the sides). I would consider covering the tire with a cloth and using the full cargo space without the cargo liner, possibly also removing the plastics placed on the sides.
Thank you
Definitely want a spare. Why would you not want one. Just bought a 2024 cx5. Thank god it came with a spare. I got a flat in the middle of no where. And we couldnt use that stupid liquid crap that they give you in some cars. My tire did not have a nail but the side wall got punchered.
Great work! Where do you store the jack?
I store the OEM jack in the upper left plastic slot at 8:39
Very good demonstration. The lack of a spare has been holding me back from buying a Corolla Cross. Where do you purchase all the spare tire set-up parts and are they expensive? Thank you.
You can purchase the spare tire from Toyota or 3rd party vendors or a scrapyard. I sell the kit on my website. You can see the details at ansonliu.com/2024/05/corolla-cross-hybrid-spare-wheel-tire/
@@hardhikes thank you very much. I so appreciate you 👍🏽
Very professional video and great job on the the spare tire solution. Do you have a solution for the 2024 Prius limited for the spare tire ?
Thank you! I don’t have a similar addon for the Prius due to not having a Prius to measure. If the Prius has a similar cable lever and bracket, this may work with some adjustments.
I get nervous when he unplugs the flux capacitor. I'm glad I looked in my trunk space... no one at the dealership said there was no spare.
outrageous
I know it's a spare, but for my ignorant new owner brain..is that a donut or regular size tire? It looks like a donut. The weight would impact the mpg, right? Significantly? Great video, I think I can do this (with supervision 😂). Thank you.
I used a donut in the video, but a full size will fit as well. The donut is about 40lbs which is the weight of a mid-large dog or child so it doesn't affect mpg much.
Thank you@@hardhikes
Are you sure plastic will hold up under constant vibration stress with the momentum of the tire pressing against it?
I make the parts out of PETG which is slightly flexible compared to other common plastics. It has held up over 10k California miles in my own car to date.
@@hardhikesA long term report on that would be useful. Have you driven on washboard dirt roads for any serious length? Having to raise the whole cargo floor isn't great, unless some models of spares don't require that.
I’m getting ready to purchase the 2025 Corolla Cross hybrid, and will need to purchase a spare tire and your kit. What size wheel will I need to get so the bolt pattern lines up on the wheel hub?
5x114.3mm ansonliu.com/2024/05/corolla-cross-hybrid-spare-wheel-tire/#tire-diameters-and-suggested-spare-tire-sizes
@ thank you! 👍👍
Is it possible to do that first the honda crv hybrid??
Send me a picture of the rear wheel well in your car and I'll take a look.
Bought a 4Runner because it had a real spare
Where do you get the sapcer that goes on top of the spare tire after it is installed?
You cut the spacer from foam board or wood/plastic using the width of your spare tire and the guideline dimensions in my post at ansonliu.com/2024/05/corolla-cross-hybrid-spare-wheel-tire/#cargo-deck-riser-spacer-method
Can you estimate what the size of the largest printed part in the assembly is? Thinking i can use this as justification to convince my wife that I need a 3d printer, but I end up getting one with too small of a work area, we're both going to be mad. 😂
Is there a similar kit available for the Gen 4 Prius AWD (2016-2022)?
I can check if this is compatible if you send me a picture of the rear well area to the email on my site.
does this void any Toyota warranties? Otherwise, this seems like a great solution
No original parts are modified with this kit and it is a no drill/drop in install. It's up to the manufacturer to show that the aftermarket kit caused a problem. To be safe, the kit can be easily removed and the original foam block replaced before bringing the vehicle in for service.
Why didn’t Toyota route that plug around the edge of the trunk. They stuck it right in the center, to claim the excuse “ we can’t, there’s no room”. Excuse
how about a side mounted spare just like the old Land Cruisers ?
I designed the mount to repurpose the empty space under the cargo area like most sedans and hatchbacks.
I would consider making a side mount if I ever needed to fit a second tire in the back.
Another guy installed this kit and didn't seem to need a floor shim, but the video (q3KR0V3p75Q) was low on details. Is yours a thicker spare or he might he have not bothered to make sure the cargo floor was supported evenly? Also, what about heat-dissipation above the battery? That foam block seems to have a hollow base, hard to tell without seeing it in person.
My spare may be a bit thicker than his due to the protrusion of the rim past the tire. The foam spacer is supported along the sides by the plastic cargo deck underneath it that you can see before I put the spacer in. There’s some empty space in the distance between the cargo deck and the spare tire rim but it’s not much and the cargo load should be evenly distributed between the tire and spacer/cargo deck if you measure the spacer height correctly.
@@hardhikes Thanks, this is clearly a "devil's in the details" situation. I'm wondering about warranty issues when something big is put so close to a critical component. If I get this car, I may opt for just stowing a bagged spare on a passenger seat and moving it as needed. The car needs a bigger gas tank, too.
I currently have a FULL SIZE spare wheel-tire : 215/65R17.
Measuring the fit -- it appears that this FULL size spare depth will rise above the floor several inches (about 5" or 6-inches}, depending upon the depth-fit of the MOUNT-block.
Still, this retrofit Mount Upgrade would be better than just strapping the full-sized spare to the floor -- since that currently rises a full 10-inches above the floor, and makes the cargo bay mostly unusable.
?? Anyone attempted to mate this retrofit Tire Mount Upgrade with a full-size spare wheel-tire ??
[I travel in rural Saskatchewan often far from assistance : a spare tire is a necessary safety feature.]
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This mounting method will fit the full size tire as well, but you’ll need to raise the cargo floor by an extra 3 inches then I show in tue video with a spacer.
@@hardhikes
"... This mounting method ... the full size tire ... raise the cargo floor by an extra 3 inches ..."
ONLY THREE inches -- that's better than either strap-down choice I've attempted.
Today I've got the FULL size spare standing vertical, against the LHS-sidewall, not bad,
but YOUR MOUNT-BLOCK will be a better option. I'll buy one. THANKs for that quick reply.
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Sorry. I was excited till I saw the $400 price tag. It's a 3d printed parts with a couple of bolts. And it's a lead time of 3 months! That's insane. I'd like a spare but I'm not adding one at nearly $600-$700 by the time the tire is in there. If I blow a tire I have it on my insurance. You'd sell 5 times more of these if you cut the price in half.
I will not buy a car without a spare tire. Period. I don't care about statistics. I carry gloves and tools too. Never use them.
Most cars don't have them anymore.
@@miltonhayek2494 Not true, many cars still have them. But those that don't are counted on being bought by dummies
You can be as salty as you'd like but more than half of all new cars do not have spare tires anymore. The good thing is it's always very easy to get I've and make it fit somewhere...@@comment6864
@@comment6864 wow what a zinger. Do you realize that your statement doesn't actually disagree with my statement? I said most cars don't, and you said many do. So what's the point? And, although I would prefer one with a spare, I don't put spare tire at the top of must haves.
...and hope you'd never need to use the spare tire
Need someone to do this with the Corolla hybrid AWD 🥹
Does the rear well of your car look similar to the one in the CCH AWD?
@@hardhikes no, it’s much shallower. The floor is lower and the styrofoam insert is a different shape
@@pius_xiv If you send me the rear well picture thru my email on my website, I'll keep it in mind for any future kits I make.