2012 Toyota Prius c Spare Tire
The Toyota Prius c, known for its fuel-efficient hybrid technology, also includes a provision for a spare tire in its design. The spare tire is conventionally stored under the floor of the trunk, ensuring easy access during roadside emergencies. The spare tire is typically a compact, temporary type, often referred to as a "donut," which is designed to save space and weight in the car. This is not designed for long-distance or high-speed driving, but should suffice to get the vehicle to a service center. The size of the spare tire for the Toyota Prius c may vary slightly depending on the model year, but generally, it is smaller than the standard tires, often around the size of 17 inches. It is always recommended to check the vehicle ' s manual or consult with the manufacturer or a professional for the precise spare tire size requirement.
2012 Toyota Prius c comes with 2 OEM tire size options. Select the original equipment the tire size installed on your vehicle to see all spare tires that have roughly the same tire diameter and can be used as a temporary replacement in the event of a flat tire. Remember that load carrying capacity of the spare tire must be the same or higher than the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires in order to safely support the weight of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle owner's manual or contact Toyota dealership to confirm the correct 2012 Toyota Prius c spare tire size.
P175/65R15
P175/65R15 tire has a diameter of 24". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 23.3" to 24.7".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T125/85D16from $146.92 | 24.3" | 1.3% |
| T135/70R16from $131.99 | 23.5" | -2.1% |
| T125/70R17from $127.35 | 23.9" | -0.4% |
| T125/80D16from $95.68 | 23.9" | -0.4% |
| T135/80D16from $93.99 | 24.5" | 2.1% |
| T125/70D17from $82.14 | 23.9" | -0.4% |
| T135/70R17 | 24.5" | 2.1% |
| T135/80D15 | 23.5" | -2.1% |
| T135/80R15 | 23.5" | -2.1% |
| T135/80R16 | 24.5" | 2.1% |
| T135/90D15 | 24.6" | 2.5% |
| T135/70D17 | 24.5" | 2.1% |
| T135/70D16 | 23.5" | -2.1% |
| T135/60R18 | 24.4" | 1.7% |
| T135/60D18 | 24.4" | 1.7% |
| T125/90R15 | 23.9" | -0.4% |
| T125/90D15 | 23.9" | -0.4% |
| T125/80R16 | 23.9" | -0.4% |
| T135/90R15 | 24.6" | 2.5% |
P195/50R16
P195/50R16 tire has a diameter of 23.7". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 23" to 24.4".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T125/85D16from $146.92 | 24.3" | 2.5% |
| T135/70R16from $131.99 | 23.5" | -0.8% |
| T125/70R17from $127.35 | 23.9" | 0.8% |
| T125/80D16from $95.68 | 23.9" | 0.8% |
| T125/70D17from $82.14 | 23.9" | 0.8% |
| T135/80D15 | 23.5" | -0.8% |
| T135/70D16 | 23.5" | -0.8% |
| T125/90R15 | 23.9" | 0.8% |
| T125/90D15 | 23.9" | 0.8% |
| T125/80R16 | 23.9" | 0.8% |
| T135/80R15 | 23.5" | -0.8% |
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