Replacement new(ish) spare donut in 2025
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 1:53 pm
Apparently people don't replace their donut spares very often as there is exactly one available in the OEM size T135/70 R16 100M from Continental and it ain't cheap at about $150. Sure safety is priceless, I just have a hard time fathoming paying that much for a tire that may never be used for a vehicle that that is barely worth more than that. It is the original tire that's in my '03 Vibe and at almost 23 years old, it definitely is time for a change.
I'd check the local junk yard as they do have some Vibe, Matrix and Corollas, but even from the newest model would be 15+ years old. Is there anything else that I should consider before I lay down $150 for a new tire? Seems like the Corolla switched to a different size in MY 10. Anyone know if there are other newer vehicles that run the same size tire and bolt pattern as out Vibes? Thanks!
I'd check the local junk yard as they do have some Vibe, Matrix and Corollas, but even from the newest model would be 15+ years old. Is there anything else that I should consider before I lay down $150 for a new tire? Seems like the Corolla switched to a different size in MY 10. Anyone know if there are other newer vehicles that run the same size tire and bolt pattern as out Vibes? Thanks!