re: #568 calochortus

Way off topic, but I need the Lizard collective mind. Since my car was totaled on Monday, (fortunately no injuries beyond a couple bruises for anyone) we are now in the market for a new car. We were thinking Prius 4 because great mileage and all the safety warning beepers and stuff (I’m nervous for some reason…)
Anyhoo, they apparently don’t come with a spare tire. Not a huge deal around town, but when we take to the open road where we may or may not have cell service and other cars only come along occasionally, I’d be mighty nervous.
Does anyone know if it is possible to get a temporary spare for the Prius 4? I’d like to be armed with some information when we talk to the dealer.

Sadly a lot of cars no longer have the tire well in the trunk for the spare. A lot cars have the run-flat tires on them. I hate that whole concept. You can go 50 to 60 miles on a run flat, but what are the odds you will find a place to service the now flat tire and what if it is too damaged to fix?

You can always buy a new tire with maybe a steel wheel, but then you have to ride around with it in the trunk taking up room.

Yeah, it sucks.