2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 FULL Size Spare | Will It Fit?
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- I've has a ton of emails come in lately about the RAV4 and my guess that a full-size spare might fit. So what did we do? We went out, bought a wheel, had a tire put on it, and jammed it in the cargo area to see if it fits.
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I am 100% for a full size spare tire, especially on an SUV.
The older ravs were better when u have a flat tyre, just gotta access from the back easier then going inside under
there is no such thing as a flat tyre....mate
@@nc3826 "Tyre" is the most common spelling in the world.
Full size spares are becoming a thing of the past due to tires being more durable then they used to, more run flat tires being produced and auto manufactures doing their best to maximize fuel economy. 99% of people don't need a full size spare, which is why it makes sense for auto manufacturers not to include a full spare.
Keeping a tire gauge and portable 12V air pump is more valuable and comvinent IMO. 95% of the time it'll get you home or to a repair center. 1/2 of people can't/won't change a flat but adding air, anyone can do.
"Tyre" is only the most common spelling.... for archaic Brexiters.... who have a 18th century mentality of the world...
This is why I love your work Alex! The most detailed and practical information that serious buyers need to know!
I always want a full size spare tire but it’s getting harder to find vehicles with them. Thanks for showing us this great alternative to the RAV4 compact spare.
I have an 08 Rav 4 with the outboard spare tire. A LOT of people complained and moaned about that outboard tire, but it allowed my Rav 4 to have a FULL size spare tire. It also means that I have a spare matching rim, no steel wheel for the spare. I have always liked the look of the outboard spare. More Jeep like. 😀 😁
No way did people complain about that. The RAV4 had that outside tire until the 4th gen. It was made to be that crossover off road type vehicle. It completed the look. 3rd gen to me is best, besides the new adventure trim.
@@Searchman212 Check out the Rav4 forums and you'll see what I mean. Lots of hate for that external tire.
@@ModernDIYProjects guess I don't spend enough time on the RAV4 forums to know haha. I love my wife's.
Your wife has a forum?
@@Searchman212 I had an 08 V6 Rav4 and loved that car. Now I have a 15 Rav4 (it does actually have a full size spare), and while I still like the car I hate the lack of power and the overall exterior looks. The interior is way better though.
I'm okay with doughnut tire but no spare at all is a deal killer for me
Me too, it should at least be optional.
2019 toyota rav4 failed the moose test, alex won't tell you this because he has to use the toyota check to feed his wife hotdogs and krisy kreme donuts, youtube it yourself "rav4 moose test"
@@Rhyme905 You're probably not a long-time viewer; Alex doesn't have a wife (don't know if he likes hot dogs--of course, everyone loves donuts).
@@kenc2257 I'm sure his boyfriend then likes hotdogs and donuts (no homo)
@@Rhyme905 what level of troll is this? If you are just mad that you can't Dodge a moose with the RAV4 then just get a car that can? I have used my RAV4 and went to the mountains and even dodged a bear by using the Florida method. I personally think the car needs some software recalibration but as far as the car goes it's a pretty solid car.
Full size spare tire and rim for the win! A flat tire kit will never give you the same peace of mind as having an actual full size spare tire. There are things that you can't be cheap with like buying a temporary spare tire rather than a full size.
2019 toyota rav4 failed the moose test, alex won't tell you this because he has to use the toyota check to feed his wife hotdogs and krisy kreme donuts, youtube it yourself "rav4 moose test"!!
Top 5 car UA-camr. Alex is awesome and his reviews are on point. His channel is so underrated.
Thanks Alex! Let's start and AoA Movement for Full Sized Spare Tires!
HereIgoAgain It’s needed. It saves very little money per car and I don’t know ANYONE who prefers a compact or a kit. Manufacturers can’t even add it as an option because it would be too wasteful with all the compacts that would be unused.
It feels like a new experience seeing an AoA video with a cameraperson.
It has been happening secretly for about 10 months... but we use a tripod most of the time LOL
Love this. I am also a shameless fan of full size spares. It was one of the best features of my old Focus ST hatchback. A true rarity for that class.
Most people are better served keeping a tire gauge and portable 12V air pump in their car. In the event of a flat you can air up the tire to get you home/repair shop.
Most urban dwellers if they get a flat are within 20 mins from home and can have someone bring out the spare in the unlikely event of a flat.
I prefer the extra cargo storage and bit of weight savings on daily commutes.
This isn’t something I thought about but it definitely makes sense. I have a 2017 RAV4 XLE and it has the same trunk from the looks of it. Definitely gonna check this out. Thanks Alex!
The Trunk is Not the Major Concern it is Size of the Fuel Tank Capacity.
Yah 2019 have smaller tank
Did you check that ?
Drove a 2019 RAV4 in Panama. Their roads can be very bad in a lot of spots, and their paved ditches are wheel killers if you fall in while turning too sharply onto a perpendicular road-which is what happened. It had a full size spare thankfully, and we were able to change it. It wasn’t uncommon to see drivers pulled over and changing tires often due to flats from potholes.
Thank You- driving over 500 miles a day for work - a Spare is Essential. For work or for family driving without a spare is beyond foolish. Thank you for your video. And since i would like a Toyota RAV this video was esp. helpful.
I bought a 2019 RAV4 in the UK which came with what we call a spacesaver (donut to you) - I bought a full size matching alloy 18" wheel and matching tyre from my dealer and as you say it fits just fine if you don't mind losing the lower height for the floor and ability to store the load cover under there.
Blimey!
Crikey
I used to have a 1999 VW Passat GLX that had a full size spare with a matching rim. I had two flats (one in heavy rain) that I changed in no time and continued driving at regular speed. I never would've thought carmakers would take spares out completely on most cars.
My 2013 Golf can take a full size spare even with the boot/trunk floor at its lowest level.
Aside from the obvious advantage of a full size spare tire, when you rotate your tires, with a full size spare you can rotate 5 instead of 4.
Some years ago I had a CR-V with an outside spare. At the time I was house shopping, entering construction site and had several flats in a few months. It was heavenly to have the matching outside full sized spare easily accessible. Like others no spare at all is a deal breaker for me. No spare, no sale.
I think 06 was the last year the CR-V had that. I drive a Honda Element we bought that year. Sometimes I wish we got to CRV instead just to have a full size spare tire. Unfortunately the elements spare tire well only accommodates a compact spare that came with it as the full size tire sticks above the floor line.
The 2020 Rav4 in Australia can be optioned with a full size spare tyre for $300. The floor cover piece is slightly different however for those who select this option as the underside hard plastic instead has a ring indentation for the full size spare to fit snug.
Very helpful!
Just FYI for any 2017 Ford Escape owners, a full size spare will not fit...not even close!
If you want to find out if a full size wheel will fit into your SUV, just take off a wheel, probably from the front, and drop in there. Seems simple enough for me, but I am a simple guy!
Some Alex on Autos viewers may be too young to remember that ALL RAV4s once came with a full size spare ;) #SaveSpareTires
Right Lane Hog
I’m still driving one of those old RAV4s everyday!
@@hughwright1317 It was only 2013 when they stopped equipping them that way ;)
I actually wouldn't be surprised if they would not be able to recognize it. The damn things don't die so you see them on the road all the time LOL
2019 toyota rav4 failed the moose test, alex won't tell you this because he has to use the toyota check to feed his wife hotdogs and krisy kreme donuts, youtube it yourself "rav4 moose test"
@@Rhyme905 Alex wont tell you it cause he is a American car journalist working for a American market mr conspiracy.
Rav4's have standard size spare wheels fitted here in New Zealand that is a match to the wheels fitted to the vehicle, i.e. if you get the trim with the black 18 inch wheels, you get a black 18 inch spare
This is EXACTLY the info I have been looking for, for weeks. Thank you for this video!
Very useful information Alex. Very frustrating that manufacturers are trending away from spares as I've lost count of the number of times I've had to do a road-side change.
I'm always surprised when people don't care (or don't know) that their vehicle doesn't have a spare tire, even a space saver. That tells me that they've never had a tire shred at highway speeds after a flat. Great work Alex - the fact that the RAV4 can fit a full size spare puts it on my short list.
I've been in a vehicle (a pickup truck) where that happened, but it never happened to me, as a driver.
Tonight I drove past a BMW with its hazard lights on because the entire tread on one rear tyre had separated from the sidewalls and gone 6" sideways. That was actually in a 40MPH limit so I doubt if was mishandling. There was heavy rain and some areas with a couple of inches of water on the road. Could that wreck a fancy low profile tyre ?
Thanks for this video - it was really helpful! I purchased a RAV4 Cruiser which only comes with at compact spare and wanted to know this exact answer
This should be a factory option. At least it comes with the donut, though.
Who cares if it's a factory option? It is clearly easily an (unofficial) dealer option. It's not gonna void your warranty. So one can just do what Alex has done.
That's perfect! I have a 03 Honda CR-V and I have a full size spare tire back on the door. I will probably upgrade for this generation Rav4 !
Having a full size spare is something we should always do when possible. I will be getting a Outback Touring xt shortly and I’m planning on doing the same as well as replacing the stock tires with something more suitable to my driving habits. Being stuck somewhere with a doughnut spare is something I would only recommend to my enemies.
And you CAN NOT drive an Outback or Forester on a compact donut spare at more than 5 mph, without risking damage to the center differential. I know, I owned a 2014 Outback for a few years. It's incredibly stupid for Subaru to sell Outbacks and Foresters with donut spares. Better they supply the car without a spare at all, that way people wouldn't have the means to drive on a donut and wreck the drivetrain in their car.
i'm glad you can still put a full size spare, in some cars there might not have space for a full size spare, therefor the trunk liner will be bulging up, if you can live with a bulge in your cars trunk then it's find for me and im sure other people will live with the bulge in there trunk.
Alex, With each episode, the tale of the RAV4 Hybrid gets more intriguing . When does the hitch go on? What about the wiring harness? Will you need two videos to cover the towing upgrade? #Suspense Alex and his team are truly #LivingTheRAV4HybridDream
I already have a hitch on mine! 2" hitch which allows me to use my bike rack. Haven't done towing as I haven't investigated the wiring harness part yet.
@@parsley0120 Hitch mount bike racks rule! I just put a hitch and harness on my car. If your car has LED tail lights you might have to get a harness that runs a wire to the battery because (at least on mine) the OEM wiring doesn't have enough juice to power the trailer also. If you have it done at a shop check with them before buying a harness, mine wouldn't install the harness I got online. They would only use one that they ordered.
@@parsley0120 U Haul just posted a video detailing the installation of a wiring harness on a regular 2019 RAV4 and it is MUCH more complicated than I had imagined.
I put in a Curt hitch and wiring harness. I was surprised how easy it was for this vehicle (we have the exact same). The hybrid's battery is in the rear, to the right of the spare tire area, so I put the controller there and swapped the turn signal wires. (They want the controller on the left since batteries are usually in front left.)
Going from a 2009 to this 2019, it was disappointing to see how little storage it has. I like the idea of a full-size spare, but I can barely get a first-aid kit under there with the doughnut, and still that's only by skewing the tonneau cover.
Don't get me wrong, I love the vehicle, but my spouse has allergies and a really short tissue box takes up 80% of the glove compartment.
Great video, Alex. You mentioned that the 2019 RAV was a hybrid, 225/55/R17 tire shown. Do you know if the 2022 RAV TRD off-road model, stock tire size 225/60/R18 will fit? The question being that the rim is a little taller and the tire slightly wider. Thank you.
Having a full size spare is great however, don't forget to check the air pressure on it regularly, or else you will find at some point that you have a full size spare flat
That happened to a guy I was helping. Good thing I almost never drive without a tire inflator in my car.
Thank you. This helped us a great deal. Also, if you remove the other spacer underneath the tire in the front the load floor will fit flush. Unfortunately Toyota has locked out the ability to program the 5th TPMS sensor in the US.
Interestingly, my Kia Niro Hybrid came with a Full Size Spare Tire in Canada BUT it is my understanding that such is NOT the case in the USA. Again, a vehicle designed for Global Markets where different options may be included for various countries.
Excellent idea ....thank you Alex for another great video !👍😁
Tried it in my 2022 Rav le and it was a perfect fit.
Just got a new 2019 Rav4 and this video is exactly the info I needed. I mounted aftermarket wheels and will use one of the factory steel wheels and tire for the spare. Greta info thanks for the video!
I hate the next-to-useless compact spare tires favored in America, so this was a very useful video. Many thanks!
in Australia. Only the base model has full size. Every other model only allows for the small wheel. Every car should be full size by default!
Great video, Alex. Ta mate from Australia.
In Australia it is an option to have a full size on the base hybrid. Previous generation it was also an option but on all trim levels. You would loose a little bit of cargo space because of the extra height.
I just bought a Rav4 from Toyota Australia with a full-size tyre from the factory. It was a 300 dollar option. The cover is different, the underside is plastic and it's cut underneath to accommodate the full tyre. So it's not reversible and the trunk cover, of course, does not fit.
Thanks for the demo.
I went to the dealer and asked to look at the spare so I could evaluate if it would take a full size spare. But the battery in the showroom car was dead and the hatch latch is electric. They made no offer to get a charger for the dead battery so we could open the hatch. And upon further examination I determined that almost every car on the showroom floor had a dead battery. I asked something about the engine and it became apparent that the saleswoman only knew about Apple Play. I finally gave up and asked her some rudimentary questions about Apple Play and she had no idea what I was talking about.
Wish they would bring back the spare on the outside. I have 2010 and I love that I don't have to unpack my whole cargo area on the highway just to get to my spare tire. Not a fan of donuts especially if you have to travel far to safety. Bring back the exterior tire!
Don't forget to regularly check the air pressure on your spare tire.
@@eric3661 Unless your are right next to an on/off ramp, it's dangerous to walk (for any distance) on the Interstate/freeways in California. Better to pull way off on the right shoulder, stay in your vehicle, put on your hazard flashers, and make a call.
The 19" tires that come with higher trim levels (235) won't fit because they are 1cm wider. I have an adventure and had to buy a 17" rim with lower trim stock size (225). I also removed the small rubber block that the tire rests on at the bottom of the well. Fits perfect with 0 room to spare.
Thanks for this Alex.
Wasn't sure of the tire size, I see in the comments you linked to a 225/65R17. Here in Australia we get that size on the base model only, step up Hybrids get 235/60R18. Might that extra 10mm (~3/8") of width work under the load floor?
Btw. Toyota Australia offer a full size spare on the base model only
Hi, check "mohammed alyaquot" above who has a raised floor to suit his rav4 full sized spare.
It's so annoying that the Toyota dealerships play the "as it's not standard fitment, you can't have the wheel" card despite knowing it will fit. Apparently, in the UK, in order to meet emissions ratings, the additional weight of the tyre was unacceptable. So, UK Plug-in hybrid PHEVS (same as a Prime) are supplied with just the air pump and tub of gunge, which is as useless as a chocolate tea-pot when you've split your tyre. Luckily a do-nut does fit, although the wheel recess does need the shim at the back to avoid the frontmost part of the tyre pointing upwards and stopping the load floor from laying flat. We also don't have the double floor level options for these reasons.
Great video. I’m gonna have to buy a full size spare tire now. Thank you.
Hi Alex, My wife loves her new 2019 limited RAV. I love her 2008 V8 that she gave me.
Mazda CX-5 is leaps and bounds ahead of this car
maurice benton I told my wife that. She wouldn’t listen. She said she is the boss of me. I hang out at the Mazda dealership and just look and cry. The Rav V6 will do for now. I had a typo above. My bad.
Leo the short guy She is smart!
@@mbenton6 cx5 is mainly for midgets coz its smaller then this hahahahaha
V8 😂 you sure?
For compact cars the compact (donut) spare is an acceptable alternative to a full size spare, but the inflation kit is just a bad joke. For full size cars and SUV/CUV a full size spare is the better solution, especially if you tow something. Tires are better than they have ever been, but tire damage and flats do happen. Good video Alex. If you get a flat on your RAV4 be sure to video the experience. Now days many people have no experience or knowledge on how to change a tire. In the past it was obvious you had a spare tire in your trunk......now with the spare and jack hidden many people have never even see the spare or may not know where the jack is located.
its not about a payload, its because fuel consumption claims. i wont buy any car without a full size spare, which drastically reduce the market for me.
nice video, thanks. i would like to see something simillar more often, but i know its not that easy. i think that most of the japan brands + kia and hyundai still offer a full size spare from factory as standard. i wish volvo would do the same, but the only chance to have a full size spare is xc40, and im not sure about that. i think there is enough height for it, but probably not enough diameter for a full size.
Why (the market reduction)?! If a full-sized spare is that important to you, shouldn't you buy the car/vehicle you WANT to drive, and then just buy another another wheel/tire? Then, you'll be just living with the trade-offs: a bit of extra cost, and the reduced cargo capacity from storing a full-sized spare. But, at least you'll be driving the vehicle that you want to drive.
In Trinidad, the RAV4 comes with a full size spare
The Trail version, and maybe the limited, have 19” wheels and if you run a tire calculator and Plug in the stock 19 and 17 sizes, has a slightly larger diameter than the rav with the 17” wheel and tire. Will the trail version, which we are looking at for the towing capacity, also take a full size spare so you think Alex?
That is very nice to know as I am still 'Looking' at which RAV4 model I want to get.
To have a Full Sized Spare is needed in ALL vehicles. I usually get a flat when I am miles away from home or from my local repair facility.
And do I change out my own tires anymore....NOPE. That is what AAA Gold is for. LOL
Very informative video. Do you by any chance know which models of Rav4 after 2012 may fit a "full size spare wheel " inside the trunk. I hate those spare dounut tires and am looking to purchase a Rav 4 that can hold a full size spare.
A very informative tutorial, Alex. Thanks.
It's always better to be ready!
Hi Alex, thank you for the video! I'm curious (as I'm very interested in this car), how is the wind noise while driving at speeds 70mph+? When I test drove the car I found it to be a bit noisy and have read it as a common complaint online. The road noise didn't bother me, so I'm not concerned about that, just the wind noise.
Great video, Now I will check if full size tire fits in 2018 VW Tiguan S 4motion.
Alex, do you need to buy, install, and program a new Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor (TPMS) for the full size spare?
Good question, but since the wheel he bought was from a new RAV4, it should have the TPMS sending unit, but I don't think they function until the wheel & tire is spinning on the vehicle. It would be nice if Alex answers this question. 🤔
Looking at other markets doesn't always give you an accurate guide. NA Outbacks can't take a full size spare even though Outbacks in the rest of the world can. NA models have a bigger gas tank and smaller spare wheel well.
Thank you for doing this test for the rest of us
One thing, when I change mine, you can notice a label right in the front of the spare tire space that said, please get a full size tire ASAP, so is strange that Toyota said to you that is not ment to be change.
Thank you AoA, useful information. The obvious and the real reason that Toyota N.A. did Not provided is the $$$, cutting cost full size vs spare.
I just spoke to a sales agent at a Toyota Dealership, he gave me the same speech that follows the official position from Toyota. Full Size isn't offered with the purchase of the car nor will they vouch for it. I get it, the floor won't sit level.... but doesn't mean you still can't do it!
That is a lot of flats. Do you have somebody in your town maliciously dropping nails around the place? Perhaps owns a tire store?
Welp.. now that i know this I think I'll go out and buy a new spare tomorrow. Heck yeah
Alex 3 flat tires this year already? Sounds like you're driving on some harsh roads! I've had 1 flat last 200,000 miles (knock on wood). Maybe consider some AT tires or run flats? 🤔
Last flat tire I had was about 5 years ago...heard a hissing noise while I was at the gas station pump, filling up. I had picked up a screw. Drove 50 yards over to the full-service repair shop (so, I never had to use the spare tire). That was my first flat in, maybe, 25 years--"knock on wood." Drove for 3 years in the Philippines, and also drove for 3 years in Panama (Central America)--never had flat tires there, either.
rav4 in Australia are also sold with a space saver tyre, like you i was also told that they do not support a full size tyre & rim, I was also told it would not fit in the boot, I proved them wrong. It is ridicules for car manufactures selling vehicles in Australia with space savers, this maybe ok in suburbia, but once leaving the metro area there are vast distances in between towns. I think toyota should re think this & go back to supplying or at least give you the option of having a full size spare.
Had a flat tyre, also have a spare tyre but not full size, since I’ll be travelling for 120miles in mostly motorway I will be restricted with my speed to 50mph. So I called for breakdown help, they don’t have a full size tyre to replace rather they will only repair it however on the receipt it warns you not to run more than 50mph. I end up going to a tyre shop to buy and replaced with new full size tyre. Spare tyre or repair kit does not really help when you travel on the motorway.
Thanks for uploading this video I wanted a full size 225/60/18 Toyota RAV4 wheel but couldn't find one guy at the tyre place suggested a BMW wheel will fit so I bought it cheap from him with 225/45/18 wheel. although it fits on the car but I haven't driven with it yet wonder if it will be safe to drive
Great review and info. Thanks Alex.
Was there enough room to fit a slightly oversize spare tire? ie larger diameter (+1") but same width.
Helpful infomation as I am interesting in getting one of these hybrids. Thanks
last time i had a full size oem spare rim/time combo was when i had my e46 ., been runflats ever since but i wish they had a full size spare even tho they claim its not needed i had the sidewalls rip on my e90 enough times to switch to non-runflats. i'm on a g01 and i wish i had a spare
I had a 2001 BMW E46 with the full size spare tire and rim. Definitely a workout getting it out of the trunk, but a lifesaver in those difficult situations. Now BMW has those flat tire kits to save space. A flat tire kit will never give you the same peace of mind as having an actual full size spare tire.
Shoot this e46 I bought in Germany as my daily driver when I just recently arrived didn't come with a spare tire, but it did come with the set of winter tires. Can't win.
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Does this video still apply for a 2023 Rav4 Prime SE? I am taking delivery of one on July 19th, and before I even get on the highway to bring it home, I want to replace the donut spare with a full size 225/60R18 tire. I've had 4 flats in the last 4 years in my Prius Prime, including 1 sidewall blowout in a very remote part of California, and I definitely want a full size spare in this new car.
Great thanks good to know. Now I could get one to safer for towing.
Can you do a video on whether you can change the front to the adventure trim design?
If I can find a cheap bumper, sure. Anyone have connections??
Remove the rubber spacer at the front of the wheel well and the tyre should low enough for the floor to be flat. The cars are designed for a full size spare for markets where space savers are deadly. Spacers are used to lift the doughnut to the same height as a proper tyre. There is no logic in spacer savers. The makers say it is to do with weight, so the whole car is dangerous if you put groceries in the trunk? Pull the other one, it has bells. I'm in Australia and the two punctures I have had in the past 10 years were over 100 miles from home on patched and broken rural roads. No repair shop open the first time because it was Sunday. Second time the tyre was too damaged to repair and nearest town doid not have that size. There is still a good range of cars sold in Australia with proper spare tyres. Subaru generally have them but its new hybrid Forester has no spare at all. Don't go more than walking distance from home in one of them!
Good job, Alex.
Since the tire is flipped over, I added a valve stem extension on to it, so I did not have to take the tire out to test it or add air. They do go flat, so I check mine when I check the running tire pressures.
Unlike GM, toyota does not give you individual tire pressure readings. Too bad. I find it a big safety feature.
I have added full size tires to my vehicles when possible. WILL NOT BUY a vehicle that does not have some sort of spare tire.
The inflation kit they provide on some models, are dangerous and about worthless, to say the least.
Some tire shops will not work on a tire that has that tire inflation junk sprayed inside of it.
If you run the Tire Assistant app on your Android smart phone, it will show you the 4 individual tire pressures. At least it does so on my 2019 Prius Prime.
Just put your full size winter tire and rim in there and chuck the mini spare 😁
Good video! Will adding a full size spare tire decrease your MPG? You should do a video on your cars MPG with a small spare and full size spare
I carry a full size spare in my 2019 Prius Prime. It has not reduced fuel economy in any significant way that I can measure. The car gets up to 58 mpg at 55 mph.
The donut spare tire sits at an angle so in a bad rear end collision it can sit upright and act as a second bumper.
2019 toyota rav4 failed the moose test, alex won't tell you this because he has to use the toyota check to feed his wife hotdogs and krisy kreme donuts, youtube it yourself "rav4 moose test"
Serina Williams failed the 'moose knuckle' test 🍑
@@mrgarrison3516 im certain he is a man do u agree
Rhyme905 ,
Maybe it's a hermaphrodite 🎾
hey got a question for ya! I have stock 2021 RAV4 and want to install 17" wheels with 245/65/17 tires....MY CONCERN IS: If I lift the RAV4 1.5 inches at a later date, will this wheel set up leave me with a huge wheel gap or will this wheel-tire size fit well with the lift? Thanks very much in advance for your opinion! :D
Very informative, thank you.
Alex, can you do a rav4 overland camper test? The rear seats do not fold flat, how does this affect overlanding? How much head and leg room? Thanks!
Alex,
I would like You to compare a 2020 Ford Escape SE Hybrid version to a 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and for You to give your Overall perspective.
Thanks, answered an important question! Almost ready to buy a 2020 Adventure model with the 19 inch wheels. Will those fit? I cant remember which size the Hybrid uses.
Toyota can't recommend the full size spare because their EPA ratings are based on the curb weight of the car as delivered with a temporary spare only.
Compact spares should be illegal unless you have offset tires. If you have a full time AWD (Subaru) you could possibly do some real damage to your differential and drive gear parts. Some of us actually have to do lots of driving . I carry a full size spare in my Outback. Its crap that it takes half of my trunk space.
Most modern AWD systems, Subaru included will run fine on a compact spare. The older Subaru systems with a torsen center diff would see increased heat and fluid temps, but the current clutch based systems are fine.
will the 225/60R18 wheel and tyre fit in there ?
Maybe it's different with the Hybrid model, but on the LE the cover doesn't lay flat when I tried the full size tire.
3 flats in a year? I work in the woods and on ranches in Montana and drive some pretty rough roads. You must have cheap tires! I have had Cooper for over 10 years on my old Rav 4 and I have only gotten a couple flats in all that time.
I own a RAV4 with full size spare tire , we have a rasied rear cover
Hi Mohammed, is that in a 2019 Rav4? Where did you get your raised cover? Any chance of a picture please?
Do you have a trailer hitch with the correct wiring.... this worries me more then a bloody spare tire.
I’m thinking of doing the opposite with my CT200h and delete the spare donut. Instead I’ll put a portable inflator and tire repair patch kit. What do you think? Would you delete a spare? A smaller fuel efficiency oriented car would likely be better off losing a nice chunk of weight. Of course the drawback is you don’t have a spare. But honestly I’ve never had a flat tire in 20 years.
I also haven't had a flat in decades... Really, it would depend on your circumstances, right? I live in an suburban area, almost never carry passengers and never tow, never go off-road, have Roadside Assistance close and on my cell-phone's contact list--a temporary spare is fine for my situation. I also have a bit of "Inflator Kit" anxiety [as in, "will it work?!"], so that's not for me (even though Roadside Assistance, or even a tow, is close by].
Unless you move to a rural area, and/or start driving on rough roads/go off-road, or start towing, I would think that an Inflator Kit might be fine for you. To backup an Inflator Kit, I'd have (and be familiar with) a good-quality Roadside Assistance service, and have that number on my cell phone. Now, if you routinely/frequently take long road trips, particularly to different destinations, then I'd lean toward keeping the temporary spare, even if you had Roadside Assistance. But, really...it depends.
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