@@ProfessorTravisit does feel expensive but knowing how involved the design process is and how long such big pieces would take on a 3D printer it is actually not that much. As a matter of fact the only way something like this works is if the person isn't accounting for their design time and usually that is the case because they created the first one for themselves.
Toyota could charge $500 for it as an option and most people would probably go for it. Dealers ought to jump on it and make a few bucks, but they're dumb!
Years ago when car manufacturers went from full size tire spares to the smaller donut type spares they said it was for lack of room or weight. BS It was for cost savings. When they eliminated the donut and gave us inflators and a can of goo they said it was for weight and lack of room. BS again. It was cost savings. Just about anything car manufacturers do is for the bottom line.
In May of 2023, I was looking to buy a Corolla Cross Hybrid. I was about to put a deposit on one until I found it did not have a spare tire. I will not own a car without a spare tire. If the kit you demonstrated was available back then, I would have bought the Cross. Instead, I bought a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. It does not get the MPG a Cross does but it rides a lot better. It was a good decision.
I almost didn’t buy it either. Like a fool, I figured the roadside and tire warranty would be good enough. Forgot how valuable my time was. My wife jokes that I’ve had two blowouts in first six months, now that I have spare, it will never happen again
Did you check on the transmission problems Subaru s are having. A spare tire is the last thing to worry about. When you look in the rear view mirror, do you see a sucker?
@@RayRogers-k2qDoesn’t Toyota have more recalls than anyone the last few years? This year they have the self-destructing engines. Some of the newer Toyota’s will refuse to move under certain weather conditions.
400$ to add a spare tire. Outrageous that makers are dropping spares on almost all cars. We have so many potholes here in California, and construction nails abound. A loathsome trend.
I hear you. The car I had before this was a 2017 Kia and IRO, also didn’t come with a spare. One time I hit a pothole so big that it flattened the driver side front and rear tire in one maneuver.
It is mostly in EVs that this is happening because there is limited space because of the batteries and cables. Just another reason not to spend money on a POS EV.
That $400 is just for the printed plastic parts. You still have to buy the spare and craft the areas around it. And the website says it takes three months. Just ridiculous.
Same thing, we live in Montreal, Canada …pot holes everywhere. I’m in the UK right now on a business trip, same situation. A spare is a must for any car m it was there before and must still be there today.
Take a shot every time he says laser printed. You wont remember it was actually 3d printed by time the video is done. Either way, awesome product and novel solution. :)
I'm going to blame that on my early morning brain 😅. Or that I just know nothing about this technology, and it’s what I get for not scripting my voiceovers.
When I use to drive for Uber and Lyft I would get a nail in my tire about once a week. I have a spare and use to use it. But tbh the spare is really just if I get a blow out. I have a tire repair kit and portable air compressor that can get me back on the road in about 30 minutes or less. Portable car jumper is key too. Had to jump someone at the FLEX warehouse today.
I had that pump and fix a flat, tire was too damaged both times. What didn’t make it into the video is the car came with free roadside and I got tire road hazard coverage. But each time I was towed to the dealership, they didn’t have my tire in stock!!!
@@SideGigGuy not the fix a flat in a can. But an actual tire repair kit and rechargeable air compressor. Free roadside is good. Most gig apps will have some roadside assistance. Good to learn how to fix yourself if you can. Any time off the road is time missing out on making money.
Great idea! I’ve booked that so that I can refer to it when I decide to order my own Corolla Cross. I was going to cross off the hybrid just for the fact that it didn’t have the spare tire, but this seems to be a reasonable solution for my needs.
I’m planning on doing this. But I will go to junk yards to find gas Corolla Cross (2022-24) to get their spare tire and possibly jack plus tire iron/handle. The jack kit will fit in the plastic holder around that empty spare wheel well & even has a rubber stretch band to keep one secured. Once a spare is secured, you’ll have the dimensions to give to order the custom printed parts. I have seen you can buy spares online in a nice case but it gets expensive when you add in the cost of the adapter.
You're psychotic, it's a 2 yr old Toyota that should live for 20 years. Are you going to a JY on the moon? However many other Toy's use the same tire and tools.
Government legislates all kind of safety into vehicles but allows the most basic safety, a spare tire, to be dropped . Stupidity every car and light truck should required to have a spare tire.
Great video! Thank you. I find it utterly reprehensible that a company like (e.g.) Toyota, amongst so MANY these days, are simply too cheap AND lazy these days to integrate this into a BETTER design for their vehicles. Again, CHEAP AND LAZY auto manufacturers.
I got it from value spare, via Amazon. I’ll put a link. And no, the cover is now about 3” higher, so the cover wobbles if you don’t place your cargo over the spare location. I may put in a spacer, but it doesn’t bother me too much. Thanks for watching!! Spare Tire To Fit 2023-2024... www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV1FFR2K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Looks like you fit the non-eom jack in the space next to the tire. Didn’t think there would be enough. The EOM jack that comes on the non-hybrid Cross fits in the plastic in front of the tire. Just ordered a Cross hybrid and seriously considering this option- don’t really see any others if you want a spare. Adding the kit plus tire plus jack does add a lot to the cost of the car.
I’ve had no trouble with it. It was a little bit pricey for the adapter, but I think necessary. Overall, the cross is a great car, especially in town. However, on the highway, the gas mileage goes down to the 40 range, and it’s small gas tank makes for a lot of fuel stops. Just FYI, if you plan a road trip.
Thanks - I am planning longer trips - I’m hoping this is the right decision. Have been very happy with the Prius’ I’ve had so really wanted another hybrid. With the Prius (2024) I can live without the spare as typically I’ll be close to road service. The Cross will be used for more remote journeys, including forest roads so don’t want the risk of being stranded.
No spare, you have a tire that has major damage, perhaps the wheel is badly damaged. That means having to be towed, perhaps many miles and if don't have AAA or original makers guarantee road service, you could be SOL. You may have a large towing bill, have to wait days for a replacement tire and if away from home that may mean spending $100's hotel, meal and other costs, maybe can't do or get to your job so lose money.
I do carry a full size spare plus a spare donut in my Prius. I've had flat tires 5 times over the years. Always on the weekends. In Montana I remember driving 475 miles to find a tire repair shop open Monday morning. AAA has no data base on tire repair shops.
Anyone who goes on long road trips knows the advantage of baving a spare tire. For mostly city driving with tow trucks a plenty, other options are satusfactory.
Love my Venza with a real spare, no donut. Lots of underfloor storage for clutter. The RAV4 claims way more hatch space, but not really where it counts.
Several people have asked this question in the comments. I have had my car serviced since installation, and this is what the dealership said. However, take this with a grain of salt as I don’t have anything in writing that says this. When I talk to the Toyota dealership service person, he said that this would not count as a modification, even though I used non-Toyota parts. I did not actually modify the car, I added onto the car. So he said, adding in a spare, and adding in something to secure, the spare does not modify the car so it would not avoid the warranty. I make no claims that it won’t, I’m just reporting what he said
What a brilliant idea l know there a lot of non hybrid vehicles that don't have even a spare tyre and l live in Australia were any sort of spare tyre is an essential and even more luxurious us a full size spare tyre because a space saver spare tyre is limited to 80 kph but with a full size spare tyre you can drive at the speed limit and l know of atleast one Toyota non hybrid that doesn't have a spare tyre the Toyota Estima very popular in Australia infact Toyota's are very popular in Australia and Taxi drivers use your Toyota Hybrid as a Taxi infact most taxis in Australia are Toyota Hybrids
Can you specify the exact spare tire model? The actual maker of this kit installed a shim platform that raised the whole floor. Are you counting on the tire itself to hold cargo weight or you got a slimmer model that fit flush?
I’ll put the link for the tire in my reply. And regarding the spacer to make things flush, I didn’t do that, but I might. It doesn’t look perfect in back, and when I put items in the back, the cover wobbles. It isn’t aesthetically pleasing to look at. However, I am satisfied with the bracket that holds the spare. Spare Tire To Fit 2023-2024... www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV1FFR2K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@SideGigGuy Roughly how thick of a shim all around would fix the wobble, assuming the tire is protruding? I wouldn't want cargo weight being carried by just the plastic below, unless the tire sidewall rests partly on metal. I can see situations where heavy cargo could cause unexpected problems, even forcing the tire into the orange cable. Thanks for details.
@ the tire itself doesn’t wobble. Just the mat on top. I would estimate 3 inches would do the trick maybe a little less it would depend on the tire. Definitely something if you wanted to get I’d measure and do it after the spare was installed. And this may not have been clear from the video, but the tire goes in both side up Sort of upside down from how you would expect it. Meaning there is space in the center of the spare for things top side, not underneath. Which is probably better since you don’t want things clamoring around by that cable.
I’m not 100% sure yet, but yes I think it did. Maybe by only 1-2 MPG in city. I am a door dasher and I strive to keep my mpg at 50, which I could do before adding the spare. I’m surprised because it isn’t a lot of weight. But more testing necessary before I am convinced.
@@mwhappy24 hybrid mostly in town. Drive in eco mode. Lots of coasting, keep car under 55 mph. Google Hypermiling. It can be done, but it takes a whole new driving approach.
OK, do they know how to sit on a dark road for hours waiting for recovery vehicle ? 😮 I've done that because I trusted the sealant repair Kit.......didn't work. Even if someone stops to help they cannot because there is no spare ! 😢 Not having a spare is just dumb. And I won't buy a car that doesn't at least have room for a spare.
It's crazy. My first car was a '78 Corolla. I used to rotate the tyres, including the spare. I got it down so fast that I could swap any two tyres in about five minutes, meaning I could do all five wheels in less than half an hour.
I am considering buying the Lexus UX, which is also a hybrid with runflats and no spare tire. Fortunately, it should be easy to get one since there are no high voltage cables running where the spare tire should be
Good job! I haven't had a flat tire in almost 20 years (knock on wood), but it really sucks to get one and not have a spare. I haven't tried using the tire goo/inflator that my cars have instead of a spare, but it just seems like such a mess. Like the others have said, it seems like the manufacturer's should at least offer a spare tire kit as an option, right? Especially since most vehicles are still designed with a space for a spare tire (ususally due to requirements in other countries).
Our story is very similar. I didn’t have a flat tire for at least 10 years, until I got my 2017 Kia NIRO, which also did not come with a spare tire. And I just started having a string of flat tires that the fixer flat wouldn’t fill. Thought that those days would not repeat with a new vehicle, but two flats and six months, and I had to get the spare.
Not sure exactly what the item that comes standard with the car was, but it was a solution that’s mixed with an air compressor. And yes, both times it was so severe that it wouldn’t inflate the tire. Unfortunately. I tend to be the kind of person, though that proves Murphy’s Law.
This is why I bought a 2024 Toyota Venza. It comes with a spare tire. EVERY flat I have ever had was a sidewall puncture, so those "goo" cans were worthless.
I actually had to use the spare tire in my wife's 2021 Venza because she ran over a nail. Spare tires should be mandatory and I'm surprised that car makers are removing them.
If a spare makes that much difference to your fuel economy , you made a bad purchase . And make no mistake , when you are out on the country drive on less than good roads and hit a pot hole that splits your sidewall and possibly damages your rim , if you have no spare and jack you could be stranded there in a dangerous place for hours with a disabled car possibly even days depending on where you are . Having a spare and a jack is actually a safety issue , and all cars should have them. @@Ken-vl4wk
We have a '22 Venza, and a '23 Crown. Both have spare tires included, but I'm not sure about the Venza's replacement. I can't get a straight answer about the Crown Signia on the spare, but I don't think it has one.
I have the Toyota auris hybrid here in uk and it’s a 2015 model ,it came with just the air pump and tire sealer, so I cut the foam to take a full spear ally wheel , it was only £130 on eBay so I am ready for when I get a flat .
Agreed. Some cars have that vent in the backseat that often gets covered up and can cause issues. In my case, it’s just the cable, the batteries are underneath the metal wheel well / back seat. TBH, I know they are underneath, not sure exactly where.
I have a spare and had to use it 1 time since 2006 a sidewall tear , all the other flats I’ve had was able to plug and air up as I carry a plug kit and a 12 volt compressor.
The real question here isn't if you should have a spare tire (I spent way more than this to put a full size tire on my van where the spare tire space is taken up by a generator, but how do you get 3 flats in so short amount of time? In the last 20 years that I can remember, I've had one.
It's easy , you drive in busy areas where there are a lot of trade vehicles, in the last few years I have had about 3 or 4 flats , I often visit the big hardware store , tradies ute/pick up drivers are notorious for having nails and screws and debris bouncing around in the tray area that sometimes bounces out on to the road. About 8 weeks ago on a country road I hit a bit of cement on the road that split my tyre and damaged my rim , I was about 60 miles out into the country , fortunately my sedan was equipped with a spare and jack, I was up and going again in about 15 minutes.
Many new cars don't have spares, not even the old donuts. Mine had run flat tires instead. Had my first flat in 25 years and just drove to the tire place.
What really grinds my gears is I had two separate blowouts. One while traveling. Each time towed to dealership as the tires are under warranty. Both times they didn’t have my tire in stock??!! How can you sell a 2024 model car and not stock the tires you warranty????
I put it in the description and in a pin,. They might be able to make it for any model. Certainly worth reaching out they gave me very good customer service.
They were bad enough that the compressor and fix a flat that came with the car would not fill the tire, but I wouldn’t classify them as blowouts. Just very large holes that wouldn’t close.
My 2022 hybrid Corolla came with a space-saver tyre. (Fortunately there's no cable in the way, either.) The spare is the full diameter of a regular wheel and tyre, but it's narrower. Stupidly, the space it goes in is made for a full-size spare. They just don't give people one. Even the bolt that goes through the spare wheel, with a giant nut on top, is made for a full-size wheel. There isn't enough thread to screw the nut all the way down to hold a space-saver wheel in place. I'm planning to get a matching alloy wheel to use as a spare. I know I'll have to get a torque wrench too, because over-tightening the bolts could fracture an alloy wheel. It'll be worth it, though.
Nope. Govt should mandate a limited few standardised wheel nut and diameter sizes, so that roadside assistance can carry a few loaner wheels to cover all cars.
I agree, the cargo bottom wiggles because the tire is about 3 inches higher and it isn’t flush anymore However, there is a spacer I could buy to put in there, but I think I could make something myself.
I won't consider any car/suv that doesn't come with a spare. Back in May 2016 I leased a Mazda3 hatchback. I was also considering the Hyundai Elanta GT/Kia Forte5 twins, but since they didn't come with a spare I nixed them. In February 2017 I hit a large pothole which cracked the right, front rim. Along with me were several others who also hit the pothole. Because I had a spare in the Mazda3 I just put it on in place for the damaged wheel, went to my dealer to order a new rim, and came back the next day to have it installed. If I had leased the Hyundai/Kia I would have had to wait for a tow.
From mistakes people learn, I got stuck with a Audi Q7 that comes with no spare and no space to put a spare and you only bit it to go with run-flat tire and the model I have I can chose only Goodyear or Pirelli tires. Which sucks
It is because the brand knows ppl pay 50k for their cars which cost them 15k to make and which should actually be priced between 25-30k for the options and tech they offer.
@@SideGigGuy I work as a service technician (not toyota/lexus), and I'm always amazed at the cost cutting measures from manufacturers. In this case with the spare tire, I'm sure the cost to provide a spare would be (relatively) miniscule that when passed on to the consumer, it would be somewhat negligible. Heck, the "PDI"/"documentation fees" are more expensive than the spare tire itself!
Did you not notice that the main power cable was in the way? Now that he has a spare tire in that space, the chances of damaging the cable and/or connections has increased. Anything that can rub against the cable could cause a failure over time. Not to mention that most people don’t put away their tools correctly after changing a flat and simply throw them back into the tire well. Plus you will have most people trying to cram the full size flat back into the same tire well that the donut was in. Believe me, I worked in a tire shop while going to school and 99% of all flat replacements that came in had the tools, jack, and flat just crammed into tire well. It would only take one person to get harmed/electrocuted and the manufacturer would be sued. It also prevents people from messing around with the cable in the first place.
It disgusts me that newer cars mostly come without a spare. My previous was an ice, no spare BUT did have Jack and tools. I did buy a spare after getting a flat and had to use it a few months later. My current car is an ev, no spare but also NO JACK OR TOOLS, but an additional problem is not many places stock tyres that fit, and the front are different width size to the rear ..... thank goodness for the RAC. Would just need a b and b until replacement tyre turns up.
..... hey Toyota.....look there is easily room for a spare. I'm not a mechanic but been around everything from motorcycles to tanks. Surely those battrey connector things could be routed underneath / behind that circular plastic thingy that forms the spare wheel well when the other bit is removed ? Looks to be enough room.
The last new car I bought was 1973 I’m a quick learner I bought all used cars after that I buy 10 year old used cars and drive them for at least 10 years😂
I’m 56, and I probably have at least 1-2 more new cars left in me. I expect to get 500K miles out of this car, but I drive 25K a year. I hope it makes 20 years, I’d be happy with 15!
I hope the tire or wheel is not resting on that high voltage cable. And I highly doubt that plastic will hold the tire in place if you get into a serious collision. Running the cable through the spare tire well like that is a total hack by Toyota.
The pieces are designed to stop just that, the tire not resting on the cable. However, you are very correct. That 3-D printed materials would probably not hold up in a serious collision. That said, I might not hold up in a serious collision. Furthermore, my rule on hybrids is I get out of the car in any kind of collision and stand out in the ditch. Much safer.
That cable could have been placed somewhere else instead of designing in an excuse to screw you out of a spare and a jack and lug wrench. Th DOT should require spare tires.
I have been driving for 34 years and never ever had use for the spare tire. Had a flat tire once 33 years ago but I was only 1 min away from home so we just got the tire puncture repaired without using the spare.
But remember to inform your insurance company that you’ve made a modification to your car or you run the risk of a claim refusal after a serious accident… oh, and because you’ve told them about the modification you can expect the premium to go up even without any claim. Marvellous. Good gadget though.
Best solution is to walk away at the dealers and find a manufacturer who still provides a spare. The manufacturer will eventually get the message. It's not just a hybrid problem. Even a space saver as shown is better than nothing. The snot kit and compressor they give you instead only works on small punctures, not splits or cuts, so they are mostly useless. Nice solution here, but you shouldn't have needed to do this.
That's what I did a couple of weeks ago. I visited a Hyundai dealership and looked at the Tucson hybrid. It has no spare tire, so I told the salesman I won't buy a car without it. Then I walked out.
Theoretically a flat tire can happen, but I have seen any person in the last 10 years, which had a flat tire. Wondering how you have achieved three flat tires in 6 months!?
Bad luck, horrible luck. The car before this was a 2017 Kia Niro hybrid, again no spare. And I habitually had flats in that car. But prior to 2020, I probably went 20 years with no tire issues.
In the past 31 years of driving I had flat tire only once (jinx!!! lol). So for my kind of driving, spare tire is not needed as long as the puncture kit works. Spare tire needs to be inflated to 55 PSI and also need to change that tire every 10 years. Not worth it.
A lot of people have said that, and I can relate. I didn’t start getting flat tires until I bought my Kia NIRO. This was in 2021. Prior to that hadn’t had a flat tire in 20 years. But then over the course of two years, I had about seven flat tires. Coincidentally, this car also didn’t have a spare. You would think I learned my lesson when I bought my new car, with no spare. But I thought maybe that car was just jinxed. After my second flat tire in this car, I got the spare. And it’s worth noting at the leaving of this comment on November 22, 2024, I’m presently losing air in one of the tires in my car. So I already have another leak since the making of this video. Maybe I’ll get to make a video of me actually changing the tire.
I would prefer to buy same size used tire and rim will keep in the car only for long trip only. Otherwise CAA is the best service for tow with membership
This doesn’t make any sense Are you saying that cargo space you can’t ever put anything back there because the high voltage cable might be rubbed? Well then that’s just a terrible design by Toyota. What if I’m moving and I wanna stack a bunch of stuff back there? Or if im going to the airport and I need to put my luggage back there? Either this rubbing of the cable is not true or it’s a terrible design by toyota.
Not sure how it looks in Corolla Cross, but in RAV4 hybrid there is cover under back seat (on the right side of the car) where you can access safety fuse for high voltage track battery. If anyone is following this video I would strongly recommend to take-out this high-voltage fuse before disconnecting any high voltage cables in the car. Be safe.
This fuse would be between the battery and engine compartment. Removing it would not change anything, when it comes to unplugging the battery. The fuse is further downstream.
And it probably would have cost Toyota less than a hundred bucks to do this for any hybrid that doesn't have a spare. It probably is a "cost savings option." Honda CRV hybrid is the same way.
It’s a disgrace and a manufacturer flaw not to ensure a spare as it’s directly related to the safety of car operations. Boycott every vehicle that doesn’t have a spare. Do not buy such a vehicle. You may end up on a dark street and in distress or your family, there’ll be no coming back from such if tragedy strikes at that vulnerable moment. Screw these dim wit greedy pseudo-manufacturers for half done work.
Agreed!. I scoured the house and was real surprised that we didn’t have any rubber gloves, even for cleaning. Which probably would’ve been sufficient with rubber soul shoes. It would’ve been horrible if that video would’ve ended up being a snuff film.
@@SideGigGuy I’m actually Beulah’s husband a gm auto technician for 42 years. I just want everyone to realize how dangerous ev high voltage is and stay safe. Electric or gasoline cars are extremely dangerous .
where did you buy it? i need one for my car too
ansonliu.com/store/ you can find there
It's linked in his description. $400. 😬
@@ProfessorTravis thanks, he added it after i commented. for a custom design and printed part, not mass manufactured, it seems like a fair price
What is the spare rim size and tyre size on the spare that u are using for your Corolla cross?
@@ProfessorTravisit does feel expensive but knowing how involved the design process is and how long such big pieces would take on a 3D printer it is actually not that much. As a matter of fact the only way something like this works is if the person isn't accounting for their design time and usually that is the case because they created the first one for themselves.
If you can do this, Toyota could have done this. Shame on them for at least not offering a spare as an option.
I was surprised also.
Just cheaping out to increase profits
@@Combatpzman and reduce weight for mileage ratings.
Toyota could charge $500 for it as an option and most people would probably go for it. Dealers ought to jump on it and make a few bucks, but they're dumb!
Years ago when car manufacturers went from full size tire spares to the smaller donut type spares they said it was for lack of room or weight. BS It was for cost savings. When they eliminated the donut and gave us inflators and a can of goo they said it was for weight and lack of room. BS again. It was cost savings. Just about anything car manufacturers do is for the bottom line.
In May of 2023, I was looking to buy a Corolla Cross Hybrid. I was about to put a deposit on one until I found it did not have a spare tire. I will not own a car without a spare tire. If the kit you demonstrated was available back then, I would have bought the Cross. Instead, I bought a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. It does not get the MPG a Cross does but it rides a lot better. It was a good decision.
I almost didn’t buy it either. Like a fool, I figured the roadside and tire warranty would be good enough. Forgot how valuable my time was.
My wife jokes that I’ve had two blowouts in first six months, now that I have spare, it will never happen again
Did you check on the transmission problems Subaru s are having. A spare tire is the last thing to worry about. When you look in the rear view mirror, do you see a sucker?
@@RayRogers-k2q well, there is already an active recall on my cross. Can be fixed in software, but still…
@@RayRogers-k2qnew Toyotas are about as reliable as the rest. Step off your high horse😂
@@RayRogers-k2qDoesn’t Toyota have more recalls than anyone the last few years? This year they have the self-destructing engines. Some of the newer Toyota’s will refuse to move under certain weather conditions.
400$ to add a spare tire. Outrageous that makers are dropping spares on almost all cars. We have so many potholes here in California, and construction nails abound. A loathsome trend.
I hear you. The car I had before this was a 2017 Kia and IRO, also didn’t come with a spare. One time I hit a pothole so big that it flattened the driver side front and rear tire in one maneuver.
It is mostly in EVs that this is happening because there is limited space because of the batteries and cables. Just another reason not to spend money on a POS EV.
That $400 is just for the printed plastic parts. You still have to buy the spare and craft the areas around it. And the website says it takes three months. Just ridiculous.
Same thing, we live in Montreal, Canada …pot holes everywhere. I’m in the UK right now on a business trip, same situation. A spare is a must for any car m it was there before and must still be there today.
Take a shot every time he says laser printed. You wont remember it was actually 3d printed by time the video is done. Either way, awesome product and novel solution. :)
Laser printed 😂
I'm going to blame that on my early morning brain 😅. Or that I just know nothing about this technology, and it’s what I get for not scripting my voiceovers.
@@SideGigGuy No worries. You got the point across and the community involved. Great for the algorithm ;)
When I use to drive for Uber and Lyft I would get a nail in my tire about once a week. I have a spare and use to use it. But tbh the spare is really just if I get a blow out. I have a tire repair kit and portable air compressor that can get me back on the road in about 30 minutes or less. Portable car jumper is key too. Had to jump someone at the FLEX warehouse today.
I had that pump and fix a flat, tire was too damaged both times.
What didn’t make it into the video is the car came with free roadside and I got tire road hazard coverage. But each time I was towed to the dealership, they didn’t have my tire in stock!!!
@@SideGigGuy not the fix a flat in a can. But an actual tire repair kit and rechargeable air compressor. Free roadside is good. Most gig apps will have some roadside assistance. Good to learn how to fix yourself if you can. Any time off the road is time missing out on making money.
Great idea! I’ve booked that so that I can refer to it when I decide to order my own Corolla Cross. I was going to cross off the hybrid just for the fact that it didn’t have the spare tire, but this seems to be a reasonable solution for my needs.
I’m planning on doing this. But I will go to junk yards to find gas Corolla Cross (2022-24) to get their spare tire and possibly jack plus tire iron/handle. The jack kit will fit in the plastic holder around that empty spare wheel well & even has a rubber stretch band to keep one secured. Once a spare is secured, you’ll have the dimensions to give to order the custom printed parts.
I have seen you can buy spares online in a nice case but it gets expensive when you add in the cost of the adapter.
Junkyard first would’ve been better. If just for the jack even.
You're psychotic, it's a 2 yr old Toyota that should live for 20 years. Are you going to a JY on the moon? However many other Toy's use the same tire and tools.
Government legislates all kind of safety into vehicles but allows the most basic safety, a spare tire, to be dropped . Stupidity every car and light truck should required to have a spare tire.
It's that satisfying feeling and confidence you're good to go anywhere. 😊 I need a spare for my CX30. 🤔 Thank you. ❤
Awesome. And you don’t need to get that bracket, just throw it in back. I did that for a month
Great video! Thank you.
I find it utterly reprehensible that a company like (e.g.) Toyota, amongst so MANY these days, are simply too cheap AND lazy these days to integrate this into a BETTER design for their vehicles. Again, CHEAP AND LAZY auto manufacturers.
Did you get the spare from Modern Spare? They sell on amazon. Also, after you put the spare in place, does the cover fit
flat?
I got it from value spare, via Amazon. I’ll put a link.
And no, the cover is now about 3” higher, so the cover wobbles if you don’t place your cargo over the spare location. I may put in a spacer, but it doesn’t bother me too much. Thanks for watching!! Spare Tire To Fit 2023-2024... www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV1FFR2K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@SideGigGuy Thanks, we appreciate your help.
Looks like you fit the non-eom jack in the space next to the tire. Didn’t think there would be enough. The EOM jack that comes on the non-hybrid Cross fits in the plastic in front of the tire. Just ordered a Cross hybrid and seriously considering this option- don’t really see any others if you want a spare. Adding the kit plus tire plus jack does add a lot to the cost of the car.
I’ve had no trouble with it. It was a little bit pricey for the adapter, but I think necessary. Overall, the cross is a great car, especially in town. However, on the highway, the gas mileage goes down to the 40 range, and it’s small gas tank makes for a lot of fuel stops. Just FYI, if you plan a road trip.
Thanks - I am planning longer trips - I’m hoping this is the right decision. Have been very happy with the Prius’ I’ve had so really wanted another hybrid. With the Prius (2024) I can live without the spare as typically I’ll be close to road service. The Cross will be used for more remote journeys, including forest roads so don’t want the risk of being stranded.
My Honda CRV has a full-size spare, thank goodness.
But the CR-V hybrid does not.
No spare, you have a tire that has major damage, perhaps the wheel is badly damaged. That means having to be towed, perhaps many miles and if don't have AAA or original makers guarantee road service, you could be SOL. You may have a large towing bill, have to wait days for a replacement tire and if away from home that may mean spending $100's hotel, meal and other costs, maybe can't do or get to your job so lose money.
I do carry a full size spare plus a spare donut in my Prius. I've had flat tires 5 times over the years. Always on the weekends. In Montana I remember driving 475 miles to find a tire repair shop open Monday morning. AAA has no data base on tire repair shops.
Did this void the manufacturer's battery warranty?
I can almost guarantee that it will.
As long as it doesn't interfere with the cable and connection I don't see why it would.
This is nice!! I've been looking for something like this.
Thanks, glad you liked it
Anyone who goes on long road trips knows the advantage of baving a spare tire. For mostly city driving with tow trucks a plenty, other options are satusfactory.
Love my Venza with a real spare, no donut. Lots of underfloor storage for clutter. The RAV4 claims way more hatch space, but not really where it counts.
Need one 2025 crv where did you get it from
Check the description of the video, or a pinned comment. I believe I have the URL there.
Anyone know if this voids the warranty in any way? Considering buying this vehicle but I really want a spare
Several people have asked this question in the comments. I have had my car serviced since installation, and this is what the dealership said. However, take this with a grain of salt as I don’t have anything in writing that says this.
When I talk to the Toyota dealership service person, he said that this would not count as a modification, even though I used non-Toyota parts. I did not actually modify the car, I added onto the car. So he said, adding in a spare, and adding in something to secure, the spare does not modify the car so it would not avoid the warranty.
I make no claims that it won’t, I’m just reporting what he said
@SideGigGuy thank you for actually responding.
Thanks for sharing this info. To me no spare tire means no deal. Simple.
Right. I get it!
What a brilliant idea l know there a lot of non hybrid vehicles that don't have even a spare tyre and l live in Australia were any sort of spare tyre is an essential and even more luxurious us a full size spare tyre because a space saver spare tyre is limited to 80 kph but with a full size spare tyre you can drive at the speed limit and l know of atleast one Toyota non hybrid that doesn't have a spare tyre the Toyota Estima very popular in Australia infact Toyota's are very popular in Australia and Taxi drivers use your Toyota Hybrid as a Taxi infact most taxis in Australia are Toyota Hybrids
This is a great idea. Thank you for showing us. Do you know if you can get a full size matching Toyota rim and tire in that space?
Can you specify the exact spare tire model? The actual maker of this kit installed a shim platform that raised the whole floor. Are you counting on the tire itself to hold cargo weight or you got a slimmer model that fit flush?
I’ll put the link for the tire in my reply. And regarding the spacer to make things flush, I didn’t do that, but I might. It doesn’t look perfect in back, and when I put items in the back, the cover wobbles. It isn’t aesthetically pleasing to look at.
However, I am satisfied with the bracket that holds the spare.
Spare Tire To Fit 2023-2024... www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV1FFR2K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@SideGigGuy Roughly how thick of a shim all around would fix the wobble, assuming the tire is protruding? I wouldn't want cargo weight being carried by just the plastic below, unless the tire sidewall rests partly on metal. I can see situations where heavy cargo could cause unexpected problems, even forcing the tire into the orange cable. Thanks for details.
@ the tire itself doesn’t wobble. Just the mat on top.
I would estimate 3 inches would do the trick maybe a little less it would depend on the tire. Definitely something if you wanted to get I’d measure and do it after the spare was installed.
And this may not have been clear from the video, but the tire goes in both side up Sort of upside down from how you would expect it. Meaning there is space in the center of the spare for things top side, not underneath. Which is probably better since you don’t want things clamoring around by that cable.
Very helpful, video is nicely made and sound awesome
Thank you so much for saying!!
Spare tire, could had got it at the junk yard !! Saving the video link for future reference
Yeah, probably the jack also. I’ve gotten way too dependent on Amazon!!
How you guys driving your cars? I've been driving for 20 years and never had a flat tire.
You should have got a Rav4 Hybrid they come with a spare tire 💯👌🏼
Does the weight of the spare tire decrease the mph and if so, was it quite noticeable?
TIA.😊
I’m not 100% sure yet, but yes I think it did. Maybe by only 1-2 MPG in city. I am a door dasher and I strive to keep my mpg at 50, which I could do before adding the spare.
I’m surprised because it isn’t a lot of weight. But more testing necessary before I am convinced.
How do you get 50 mpg..best I get is 42
@@mwhappy24 hybrid mostly in town. Drive in eco mode. Lots of coasting, keep car under 55 mph. Google Hypermiling. It can be done, but it takes a whole new driving approach.
Negligible. Not enough weight to make a difference is my opinion. if true then what would the MPG loss when adding 3 passengers and luggage.
Another reason they're deleting the spare is because most people don't know how to change a tire!
🤣😂 Probably true!!
OK, do they know how to sit on a dark road for hours waiting for recovery vehicle ? 😮 I've done that because I trusted the sealant repair Kit.......didn't work. Even if someone stops to help they cannot because there is no spare ! 😢 Not having a spare is just dumb. And I won't buy a car that doesn't at least have room for a spare.
@ totally agree
It's crazy. My first car was a '78 Corolla. I used to rotate the tyres, including the spare. I got it down so fast that I could swap any two tyres in about five minutes, meaning I could do all five wheels in less than half an hour.
I am considering buying the Lexus UX, which is also a hybrid with runflats and no spare tire. Fortunately, it should be easy to get one since there are no high voltage cables running where the spare tire should be
That’s awesome. I think my next car will be a Lexus. They are a good luxury car in my opinion.
Good job! I haven't had a flat tire in almost 20 years (knock on wood), but it really sucks to get one and not have a spare. I haven't tried using the tire goo/inflator that my cars have instead of a spare, but it just seems like such a mess. Like the others have said, it seems like the manufacturer's should at least offer a spare tire kit as an option, right? Especially since most vehicles are still designed with a space for a spare tire (ususally due to requirements in other countries).
Our story is very similar. I didn’t have a flat tire for at least 10 years, until I got my 2017 Kia NIRO, which also did not come with a spare tire. And I just started having a string of flat tires that the fixer flat wouldn’t fill.
Thought that those days would not repeat with a new vehicle, but two flats and six months, and I had to get the spare.
Were your flat tires so severe something like AirMan ResQ Pro+ or Slime Flat Tire Puncture Repair Kit Pro wouldn't have worked?
Not sure exactly what the item that comes standard with the car was, but it was a solution that’s mixed with an air compressor. And yes, both times it was so severe that it wouldn’t inflate the tire. Unfortunately. I tend to be the kind of person, though that proves Murphy’s Law.
This is why I bought a 2024 Toyota Venza. It comes with a spare tire.
EVERY flat I have ever had was a sidewall puncture, so those "goo" cans were worthless.
I actually had to use the spare tire in my wife's 2021 Venza because she ran over a nail. Spare tires should be mandatory and I'm surprised that car makers are removing them.
So you’ve paid 10k more to get a less fuel efficient vehicle just for a spare tire?
If a spare makes that much difference to your fuel economy , you made a bad purchase .
And make no mistake , when you are out on the country drive on less than good roads and hit a pot hole that splits your sidewall and possibly damages your rim , if you have no spare and jack you could be stranded there in a dangerous place for hours with a disabled car possibly even days depending on where you are .
Having a spare and a jack is actually a safety issue , and all cars should have them. @@Ken-vl4wk
We have a '22 Venza, and a '23 Crown. Both have spare tires included, but I'm not sure about the Venza's replacement. I can't get a straight answer about the Crown Signia on the spare, but I don't think it has one.
I have the Toyota auris hybrid here in uk and it’s a 2015 model ,it came with just the air pump and tire sealer, so I cut the foam to take a full spear ally wheel , it was only £130 on eBay so I am ready for when I get a flat .
Redundancy!! Awesome 😎
I’m curious…will the torque cause the wheel to just spin inside the rubber donut?
Nope, it is very secure in back. Doesn’t buzz or rattle even at high speed
I wonder if a tire on top of the battery changes its cooling. Temperature control of the battery is kind of a big deal...
Agreed. Some cars have that vent in the backseat that often gets covered up and can cause issues.
In my case, it’s just the cable, the batteries are underneath the metal wheel well / back seat. TBH, I know they are underneath, not sure exactly where.
I have a spare and had to use it 1 time since 2006 a sidewall tear , all the other flats I’ve had was able to plug and air up as I carry a plug kit and a 12 volt compressor.
This is so cool!Do you have link to the Guy or Business that can help us get a kit spare!My Wife has a 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (No spare!)!
Yes, it should be in the video description. Or a pinned comment. Glad you liked the video!!
The real question here isn't if you should have a spare tire (I spent way more than this to put a full size tire on my van where the spare tire space is taken up by a generator, but how do you get 3 flats in so short amount of time? In the last 20 years that I can remember, I've had one.
It's easy , you drive in busy areas where there are a lot of trade vehicles, in the last few years I have had about 3 or 4 flats , I often visit the big hardware store , tradies ute/pick up drivers are notorious for having nails and screws and debris bouncing around in the tray area that sometimes bounces out on to the road.
About 8 weeks ago on a country road I hit a bit of cement on the road that split my tyre and damaged my rim , I was about 60 miles out into the country , fortunately my sedan was equipped with a spare and jack, I was up and going again in about 15 minutes.
next when you work on HV make sure to remove any metal objects from your hand. esp that watch, rings,....
Yeah, good point. That is a very important safety concern for anyone working with high voltage.
Many new cars don't have spares, not even the old donuts. Mine had run flat tires instead. Had my first flat in 25 years and just drove to the tire place.
What really grinds my gears is I had two separate blowouts. One while traveling. Each time towed to dealership as the tires are under warranty. Both times they didn’t have my tire in stock??!! How can you sell a 2024 model car and not stock the tires you warranty????
@@SideGigGuy They had to send out for mine, but gave me a loaner for overnight.
Do they make this kit for a Crown Signia?
Who is the manufacturer?
I put it in the description and in a pin,. They might be able to make it for any model. Certainly worth reaching out they gave me very good customer service.
Now that you've done that, you'll never have another flat! 🤣
I hate to admit that one of my tires is slowly losing air. car and tires are barely 6 months old.
Were these actual "blowouts" or just flat tires?
They were bad enough that the compressor and fix a flat that came with the car would not fill the tire, but I wouldn’t classify them as blowouts. Just very large holes that wouldn’t close.
@@SideGigGuy Wow, that's really bad luck. In several decades of driving (many US states and 3 foreign countries), I've never had any kind of blowout.
Good video.
I appreciate that. Glad it helped!
How do you get so many flats??? I had one in the last 20 years. I would still not drive without a spare
U may not have a flat tyre at all when u have no spare tyre , but once you have spare tyre , u may have plenty flat tyres moments.😂😂😂😅😅😅
My 2022 hybrid Corolla came with a space-saver tyre. (Fortunately there's no cable in the way, either.)
The spare is the full diameter of a regular wheel and tyre, but it's narrower. Stupidly, the space it goes in is made for a full-size spare. They just don't give people one. Even the bolt that goes through the spare wheel, with a giant nut on top, is made for a full-size wheel. There isn't enough thread to screw the nut all the way down to hold a space-saver wheel in place.
I'm planning to get a matching alloy wheel to use as a spare. I know I'll have to get a torque wrench too, because over-tightening the bolts could fracture an alloy wheel. It'll be worth it, though.
They are 3D printed, not laser 👍
🤣🤣 yup! The main thing I learned from this video is to not ad lib the voice over!!
Some high end 3D printer is actually using laser.
I feel like the government needs to mandate all cars sold to have a spare tire. Consumers shouldn't deal with this hustle.
Nope. Govt should mandate a limited few standardised wheel nut and diameter sizes, so that roadside assistance can carry a few loaner wheels to cover all cars.
Nice. I wonder if there's a possible solution out there for a '24 Santa Fe?
Another reason to buy an older vehicle and maintain it.
New cars are junk all the way around...
Nice! Now give me solution for my 2020 Sienna AWD.
This wont work if you need to put heary stuff in the trunk. Really need that old organizer to support that bottom
I agree, the cargo bottom wiggles because the tire is about 3 inches higher and it isn’t flush anymore
However, there is a spacer I could buy to put in there, but I think I could make something myself.
@ im planning to cut the original one abit to make it fit in there😂
I won't consider any car/suv that doesn't come with a spare. Back in May 2016 I leased a Mazda3 hatchback. I was also considering the Hyundai Elanta GT/Kia Forte5 twins, but since they didn't come with a spare I nixed them. In February 2017 I hit a large pothole which cracked the right, front rim. Along with me were several others who also hit the pothole. Because I had a spare in the Mazda3 I just put it on in place for the damaged wheel, went to my dealer to order a new rim, and came back the next day to have it installed. If I had leased the Hyundai/Kia I would have had to wait for a tow.
From mistakes people learn, I got stuck with a Audi Q7 that comes with no spare and no space to put a spare and you only bit it to go with run-flat tire and the model I have I can chose only Goodyear or Pirelli tires. Which sucks
A damned shame the manufacturers won't do this...🙄
Its quite unbelievable that there is space to put a spare tyre in but manufacturers refuse to provide one..
I guess it is a combination weight / cost issue. But yeah, there is plenty of space!!
It is because the brand knows ppl pay 50k for their cars which cost them 15k to make and which should actually be priced between 25-30k for the options and tech they offer.
@@SideGigGuy I work as a service technician (not toyota/lexus), and I'm always amazed at the cost cutting measures from manufacturers. In this case with the spare tire, I'm sure the cost to provide a spare would be (relatively) miniscule that when passed on to the consumer, it would be somewhat negligible. Heck, the "PDI"/"documentation fees" are more expensive than the spare tire itself!
@@reikasdad interesting… I have no expertise at all in the area. But from design purely, the circular space is obviously where a tire should be…
Did you not notice that the main power cable was in the way? Now that he has a spare tire in that space, the chances of damaging the cable and/or connections has increased. Anything that can rub against the cable could cause a failure over time. Not to mention that most people don’t put away their tools correctly after changing a flat and simply throw them back into the tire well. Plus you will have most people trying to cram the full size flat back into the same tire well that the donut was in. Believe me, I worked in a tire shop while going to school and 99% of all flat replacements that came in had the tools, jack, and flat just crammed into tire well. It would only take one person to get harmed/electrocuted and the manufacturer would be sued. It also prevents people from messing around with the cable in the first place.
It disgusts me that newer cars mostly come without a spare. My previous was an ice, no spare BUT did have Jack and tools. I did buy a spare after getting a flat and had to use it a few months later. My current car is an ev, no spare but also NO JACK OR TOOLS, but an additional problem is not many places stock tyres that fit, and the front are different width size to the rear ..... thank goodness for the RAC. Would just need a b and b until replacement tyre turns up.
..... hey Toyota.....look there is easily room for a spare. I'm not a mechanic but been around everything from motorcycles to tanks. Surely those battrey connector things could be routed underneath / behind that circular plastic thingy that forms the spare wheel well when the other bit is removed ? Looks to be enough room.
I think you mentioned to say 3D printed not “laser “
nice to see a sensible solution , but it really should have come that way from new,
I have a 15 year old Lexus it has a spare I’m 70 hopefully it’s my last car I’ll drive it for the next 20 years if I have to
The last new car I bought was 1973 I’m a quick learner I bought all used cars after that I buy 10 year old used cars and drive them for at least 10 years😂
I’m 56, and I probably have at least 1-2 more new cars left in me. I expect to get 500K miles out of this car, but I drive 25K a year. I hope it makes 20 years, I’d be happy with 15!
On long trips I go buy a full size rim and tire to make sure I can go and make it back.
I hope the tire or wheel is not resting on that high voltage cable. And I highly doubt that plastic will hold the tire in place if you get into a serious collision. Running the cable through the spare tire well like that is a total hack by Toyota.
The pieces are designed to stop just that, the tire not resting on the cable. However, you are very correct. That 3-D printed materials would probably not hold up in a serious collision.
That said, I might not hold up in a serious collision.
Furthermore, my rule on hybrids is I get out of the car in any kind of collision and stand out in the ditch. Much safer.
That cable could have been placed somewhere else instead of designing in an excuse to screw you out of a spare and a jack and lug wrench. Th DOT should require spare tires.
I have been driving for 34 years and never ever had use for the spare tire. Had a flat tire once 33 years ago but I was only 1 min away from home so we just got the tire puncture repaired without using the spare.
What are you driving on. I’ve been daily driving for 42 years and have never gotten a flat. I have a spare but also CAA but never used either.
I do side gigs like uber and DoorDash. That could be part, but I feel I’m just unlucky when there is no flat!!
I think its funny that they still stamp the "spare tire" well in to the trunk floor knowing that they don't offer car with a spare tire.
Shame on Toyota for not having a spare tire. I would refuse to purchase a car without one.
Right!!
All manufacturers should mandatory include a spare tire, by law.
Instead of trying to get manufacturers to do what you want, why not just buy a car that comes with whatever kind of spare you prefer?
The question that everyone should be asking is why did the car not come with these items itself?
But remember to inform your insurance company that you’ve made a modification to your car or you run the risk of a claim refusal after a serious accident… oh, and because you’ve told them about the modification you can expect the premium to go up even without any claim. Marvellous. Good gadget though.
Good point!!
Best solution is to walk away at the dealers and find a manufacturer who still provides a spare. The manufacturer will eventually get the message. It's not just a hybrid problem. Even a space saver as shown is better than nothing. The snot kit and compressor they give you instead only works on small punctures, not splits or cuts, so they are mostly useless. Nice solution here, but you shouldn't have needed to do this.
That's what I did a couple of weeks ago. I visited a Hyundai dealership and looked at the Tucson hybrid. It has no spare tire, so I told the salesman I won't buy a car without it. Then I walked out.
Theoretically a flat tire can happen, but I have seen any person in the last 10 years, which had a flat tire. Wondering how you have achieved three flat tires in 6 months!?
Bad luck, horrible luck. The car before this was a 2017 Kia Niro hybrid, again no spare. And I habitually had flats in that car. But prior to 2020, I probably went 20 years with no tire issues.
My 2019 rav4 can fit a full-size spare, no issues.
In the past 31 years of driving I had flat tire only once (jinx!!! lol). So for my kind of driving, spare tire is not needed as long as the puncture kit works. Spare tire needs to be inflated to 55 PSI and also need to change that tire every 10 years. Not worth it.
I own cars now for over 35 years and never had a flat tire.
A lot of people have said that, and I can relate. I didn’t start getting flat tires until I bought my Kia NIRO. This was in 2021. Prior to that hadn’t had a flat tire in 20 years. But then over the course of two years, I had about seven flat tires. Coincidentally, this car also didn’t have a spare.
You would think I learned my lesson when I bought my new car, with no spare. But I thought maybe that car was just jinxed. After my second flat tire in this car, I got the spare.
And it’s worth noting at the leaving of this comment on November 22, 2024, I’m presently losing air in one of the tires in my car. So I already have another leak since the making of this video. Maybe I’ll get to make a video of me actually changing the tire.
I found my leaf did not have a spare 11 years after i purchased it the hard way. Obviously the can of inflatable liquid was beyond expired.
My car before this Kia Niro Hybrid, also no spare and found out hard way!!
Toyota would’ve gladly sold you the spare tire kit. They just didn’t want to give it free. 👍🏻
I would prefer to buy same size used tire and rim will keep in the car only for long trip only. Otherwise CAA is the best service for tow with membership
laser printed?
3D Printed. fixed it
OMG!! And I said “Laser printed”. THREE TIMES!!! 🫢😬
Yes, laser 3D printing is a thing: SLS - Selective Laser Sintering. But this one looks like FDM to me.
@@mnus2016 Yeah, that's definitely FDM (fused deposition modeling).
@@mnus2016 you are correct but would be prohibitively expensive for such a product.
Pretty sure it was just a honest mistake by the creator
Sadly it's not just hybrids it's almost every new cars. So many people learned it the hard way.
I hate all these cars without a spare tire…we bought a 2023 RAV4 LE, the basic model and it has the spare tire ….and a f..g ignition key too ❤
Who knew that a spare tyre could be useful lol
This doesn’t make any sense
Are you saying that cargo space you can’t ever put anything back there because the high voltage cable might be rubbed? Well then that’s just a terrible design by Toyota.
What if I’m moving and I wanna stack a bunch of stuff back there? Or if im going to the airport and I need to put my luggage back there?
Either this rubbing of the cable is not true or it’s a terrible design by toyota.
I agree. The space is shaped like a circle, obviously for a spare!!
Not having a spare is the reason I went with the Rav4 hybrid instead of the Cross.
You were unlucky. I have had one puncture in 60 years of driving. Hope I don't get one as I've not checked the spare tyre's pressure in four years.
Lucky you didn't get a flat driving into the garage but you were prepared.
😂😂😂 I need to actually do a test run to make sure jack will work, tire fits, etc…. Hey, I never checked the air pressure on the spare
Not sure how it looks in Corolla Cross, but in RAV4 hybrid there is cover under back seat (on the right side of the car) where you can access safety fuse for high voltage track battery. If anyone is following this video I would strongly recommend to take-out this high-voltage fuse before disconnecting any high voltage cables in the car. Be safe.
This fuse would be between the battery and engine compartment. Removing it would not change anything, when it comes to unplugging the battery. The fuse is further downstream.
And it probably would have cost Toyota less than a hundred bucks to do this for any hybrid that doesn't have a spare. It probably is a "cost savings option." Honda CRV hybrid is the same way.
Yup!! Well I do like the car.
You can have a flat again, you just won’t get stranded because of it.
I went 20 years without a flat when I had a spare, so we’ll see. Spare seems to impact the flat probably matrix.
If you are always getting flats, I would take a good look at the tires that came with the car. Buy some good tires.
It’s a disgrace and a manufacturer flaw not to ensure a spare as it’s directly related to the safety of car operations. Boycott every vehicle that doesn’t have a spare. Do not buy such a vehicle. You may end up on a dark street and in distress or your family, there’ll be no coming back from such if tragedy strikes at that vulnerable moment. Screw these dim wit greedy pseudo-manufacturers for half done work.
I'm wondering what's next? They'll sell cars without seats and the consumer will have to figure that out..?? The times we live in...😢
I hope toyota don't use this as an excuse to cancel your car warranty
You should always wear high voltage gloves when working with any high voltage cables on a ev!
Agreed!. I scoured the house and was real surprised that we didn’t have any rubber gloves, even for cleaning. Which probably would’ve been sufficient with rubber soul shoes. It would’ve been horrible if that video would’ve ended up being a snuff film.
@@SideGigGuy I’m actually Beulah’s husband a gm auto technician for 42 years. I just want everyone to realize how dangerous ev high voltage is and stay safe. Electric or gasoline cars are extremely dangerous .
Understand that EVs/Hybrids are seriously heavier than gas vehicles and require spares with extra load capacity and ply ratings.