The spare tire diameter needs to match that of the stock tires. A T145/70-D17 is only 23” in diameter. The stock tires on a Premium 2023 WRX are 25” in diameter. With the AWD system tire diameter is critical.
@@ubroberts5541 I appreciate you taking the time to respond and include the statistics, however, I would have never posted this video if I didn’t do a lot of research first. For example, a 2020 Wrx limited has an oem tire spec the same as this 2023 Wrx (245/40-18). Here is a link to a Subaru site where you can purchase replacement parts. The spare tire size I’m suggesting is what came with that 2020 Wrx from the factory. Here. www.subarupartsdeal.com/parts/subaru-tire-t145-70d17~28121va050.html. Also, I think you got your numbers wrong. Using this tire calculator the oem tire is 25.7” diameter and the spare is 25”. That’s seven tenths of an inch difference. Not two inches. www.calculator.net/tire-size-calculator.html
I just checked ebay and stumbled upon a promising looking, affordable Impreza 2015-2019 spare. Unfortunately, the tire fitted on it was a T135/70D17. I noticed yours is definitely a T145 so I'm glad you showed the difference. Saved me from a big mistake!
@@KuyaPow626 I would typically suggest a tire that's not too old. That was the main thing I looked for after size. Yes it's just a spare but rubber goes bad after a time so the newer the better all things being equal.
Thank you so much for doing this! Really in depth and SUPER detailed guide at the end showing exactly what you ordered. This type of detail is rare on TH-cam, thanks!!!
Nice job. As a viewer I appreciate that you used a tripod for most of it. I just recently bought a 2023 WRX and went about gathering the parts to do the same thing (prior to discovering your video). I think I ordered the same items but they have not all arrived, so I cannot swear they all fit yet. Good tip about pulling off those foam blocks. I picked up a used STi wheel/tire to be a closer match since mine has 18" wheels.
Great video! I copied what you did a few months back on my 2023 wrx using the spare from my old 2015 wrxthat I traded in. Last weekend, ended up getting a flat and this was huge saver having the donut. One note, as you mention the size is almost the same as the stock oem but maybe 1/8 inch less. Driving on it to the dealership it did throw a AWD check light at around 3 miles. Tech said the sensors are sensitive enough to detect even that difference and wouldn’t recommend driving like that for too long. But still works just to get it to a shop in a pinch instead of having to call a tow truck. Thank you!
Didn't get a notification of your great comment. Thanks. That's interesting about the code. They suggest only putting a spare on the rear tire, not the front, which would be a pain for a flat in the front. They say to put the rear tire onto the front then the spare on the rear. All with a scissor jack. But it's still better than foam and a pump. Thanks again for the comment!
I read through lots of Wrx forums with upset drivers who were just gonna throw an extra tire in the trunk or make something out of scrap wood to fit over an aftermarket donut. I think this is a far better solution. Thanks for the nice comment.
It absolutely is. I can’t drive around without a spare. Bad enough some vehicles have run flats- but to not use run-flat tires and not include a spare is an insult.
Thanks for this, buying all the equipment now. Is there a place for the 4-way tire-iron wrench? Is it really necessary? Looks like you have a smaller wrench in the assembly...
So part of the jack that came with the car is a tire iron which is basically about an 11 inch small L shaped wrench which fits the lug nuts. They may be able to remove the tire in a pinch but are absolutely awful in general. I have 4 cars at the moment and 4 of those 4-way tire irons. They are worth their weight in gold. You get way more leverage and I wouldn’t drive without one. Having said that, there is no place to store it. I leave it to slide around the trunk of all of my vehicles. If you never change a tire, you may not need a four way, but I have dedicated rims and snows for all my cars and swap tires a lot so it’s imperative. You should absolutely get one just to have, even if you don’t wind up keeping it in your trunk. Thanks for commenting and good luck.
@@Samlol23_drrich Thanks for the response! I'll get one. Here's a stupid question I hope you don't mind answering: I found a spare donut on eBay that seems to be right, but it's labeled "2010-2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 17x4 1/2 Compact Spare Wheel Opt S1G T14570D17" and the listing only specifies that car. But the part number matches what you've found exactly. So this should work, right? Or do I need to wait for a Subaru tire?
This is follow up to your comment from a different video ( Titled: "No more 0w-20 ( 2022 Subaru WRX )." Do you really have a Forester XT with an EJ engine with 250K? Is that milage on one and the same turbo? Was it always fed Mobil1 5w-30? It is a remarkable milage for that engine. It is detuned a bit in the Forester XT compared to the WRX. Maybe that is why you did so well. What kind of driving may I ask? Sorry for so many questions but your case is very interesting. Most Subaru turbos don't make it much past 100k.
@@sezwo5774 I just saw it and answered your question in the other video. You can see the forester at some point sitting in the driveway in this video at 11:24 And for what it's worth in my new WRX, I switched over to 5W30 after my first oil change.
Great video. As you say, my Canadian WRX has a spare. I lease so have had one of my earlier one get a nail puncture at night. Was able to use the doughnut spare. However I am now waiting to turn in my '22 for a '24RS. Our version of your TR and it does not have a spare either. Could be Subaru does not have a rim that will clear the Brembo front 6 pot calipers. Or would the STi ones clear? As long as the WRX ones would clear the rear 2 pots, then I make up a kit. So even if a front flat occurs, it only means two tire changes to get a good rear on the front and doughnut on the rear. By the way, I always put a 3/4" plywood board into that rectangular cut out area. Provides a good base for the jack especially if on gravel or dirt.
That plywood is a really good idea. Thank you. By the way if you read the manual they say to only put the spare on the rear (page 389 of the owners manual) so if you get a blow out in front they want you to put the rear tire on the front of the vehicle and the spare in the back. They specifically mentioned the Canadian spec. Thank you for watching and commenting
I searched by size. 145/70D17 (the D is for donut). The results that came back I chose one from a Subaru, and the newer the better thinking one from a wrecked 2019 or newer and unused would be in better shape than one from say a 2014. Edit. This is the same guy I bought mine from. There are lots of them available now ranging from $99 to about $200. www.ebay.com/itm/274861625460
Hi there buddy. Sorry to bother you again. So I got the spare and center form that holds the jack in place. I just need order the top cover. ? Are you using anything below the tire where it sits in the car. Thank you once again for the help.
Nicely done. I have a 2023 WRX too. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the nice comment!
The spare tire diameter needs to match that of the stock tires. A T145/70-D17 is only 23” in diameter. The stock tires on a Premium 2023 WRX are 25” in diameter. With the AWD system tire diameter is critical.
@@ubroberts5541 I appreciate you taking the time to respond and include the statistics, however, I would have never posted this video if I didn’t do a lot of research first. For example, a 2020 Wrx limited has an oem tire spec the same as this 2023 Wrx (245/40-18). Here is a link to a Subaru site where you can purchase replacement parts. The spare tire size I’m suggesting is what came with that 2020 Wrx from the factory. Here. www.subarupartsdeal.com/parts/subaru-tire-t145-70d17~28121va050.html. Also, I think you got your numbers wrong. Using this tire calculator the oem tire is 25.7” diameter and the spare is 25”. That’s seven tenths of an inch difference. Not two inches. www.calculator.net/tire-size-calculator.html
Got it thanks!
I just checked ebay and stumbled upon a promising looking, affordable Impreza 2015-2019 spare. Unfortunately, the tire fitted on it was a T135/70D17. I noticed yours is definitely a T145 so I'm glad you showed the difference. Saved me from a big mistake!
@@KuyaPow626 I would typically suggest a tire that's not too old. That was the main thing I looked for after size. Yes it's just a spare but rubber goes bad after a time so the newer the better all things being equal.
@@Samlol23_drrich Thanks thats good advice. I bought one last night from the same exact store as you. It looked perfect in the photos
Thank you so much for doing this! Really in depth and SUPER detailed guide at the end showing exactly what you ordered. This type of detail is rare on TH-cam, thanks!!!
@@KuyaPow626 thanks for the great comment. Made my day.
@@Samlol23_drrich Your video saved me so much time, it made MY day. Thanks!!
Nice job. As a viewer I appreciate that you used a tripod for most of it. I just recently bought a 2023 WRX and went about gathering the parts to do the same thing (prior to discovering your video). I think I ordered the same items but they have not all arrived, so I cannot swear they all fit yet. Good tip about pulling off those foam blocks. I picked up a used STi wheel/tire to be a closer match since mine has 18" wheels.
Great video! I copied what you did a few months back on my 2023 wrx using the spare from my old 2015 wrxthat I traded in. Last weekend, ended up getting a flat and this was huge saver having the donut. One note, as you mention the size is almost the same as the stock oem but maybe 1/8 inch less. Driving on it to the dealership it did throw a AWD check light at around 3 miles. Tech said the sensors are sensitive enough to detect even that difference and wouldn’t recommend driving like that for too long. But still works just to get it to a shop in a pinch instead of having to call a tow truck. Thank you!
Didn't get a notification of your great comment. Thanks. That's interesting about the code. They suggest only putting a spare on the rear tire, not the front, which would be a pain for a flat in the front. They say to put the rear tire onto the front then the spare on the rear. All with a scissor jack.
But it's still better than foam and a pump.
Thanks again for the comment!
Super helpful, thanks!
I read through lots of Wrx forums with upset drivers who were just gonna throw an extra tire in the trunk or make something out of scrap wood to fit over an aftermarket donut. I think this is a far better solution. Thanks for the nice comment.
THE MAN!
@@Makrov-k7n I’ll take it! Thanks for commenting.
@@Samlol23_drrich No! Thank you!🙏
Very helpful. Did exactly the same. Thanks for the parts list and part numbers.
Thank you for that spare D wheel information 👍 Au
Any time!
Thanks so much for making this video. Just discovered my 23 limited doesn't have a spare... pure BS
It absolutely is. I can’t drive around without a spare. Bad enough some vehicles have run flats- but to not use run-flat tires and not include a spare is an insult.
Thanks for this, buying all the equipment now. Is there a place for the 4-way tire-iron wrench? Is it really necessary? Looks like you have a smaller wrench in the assembly...
So part of the jack that came with the car is a tire iron which is basically about an 11 inch small L shaped wrench which fits the lug nuts. They may be able to remove the tire in a pinch but are absolutely awful in general. I have 4 cars at the moment and 4 of those 4-way tire irons. They are worth their weight in gold. You get way more leverage and I wouldn’t drive without one. Having said that, there is no place to store it. I leave it to slide around the trunk of all of my vehicles. If you never change a tire, you may not need a four way, but I have dedicated rims and snows for all my cars and swap tires a lot so it’s imperative. You should absolutely get one just to have, even if you don’t wind up keeping it in your trunk. Thanks for commenting and good luck.
@@Samlol23_drrich Thanks for the response! I'll get one. Here's a stupid question I hope you don't mind answering: I found a spare donut on eBay that seems to be right, but it's labeled "2010-2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 17x4 1/2 Compact Spare Wheel Opt S1G T14570D17" and the listing only specifies that car. But the part number matches what you've found exactly. So this should work, right? Or do I need to wait for a Subaru tire?
Great vid, thanks for putting it together!
Thanks for commenting!
Thank you so much
Thanks for commenting. With a tiny channel making mostly videos nobody watches its really appreciated!
Thankyou for the info! Drive safe! ✌🏻
Thank you! You as well
This is follow up to your comment from a different video ( Titled: "No more 0w-20 ( 2022 Subaru WRX )." Do you really have a Forester XT with an EJ engine with 250K? Is that milage on one and the same turbo? Was it always fed Mobil1 5w-30? It is a remarkable milage for that engine. It is detuned a bit in the Forester XT compared to the WRX. Maybe that is why you did so well. What kind of driving may I ask? Sorry for so many questions but your case is very interesting. Most Subaru turbos don't make it much past 100k.
@@sezwo5774 I just saw it and answered your question in the other video. You can see the forester at some point sitting in the driveway in this video at 11:24
And for what it's worth in my new WRX, I switched over to 5W30 after my first oil change.
Great video. As you say, my Canadian WRX has a spare. I lease so have had one of my earlier one get a nail puncture at night. Was able to use the doughnut spare. However I am now waiting to turn in my '22 for a '24RS. Our version of your TR and it does not have a spare either. Could be Subaru does not have a rim that will clear the Brembo front 6 pot calipers. Or would the STi ones clear? As long as the WRX ones would clear the rear 2 pots, then I make up a kit. So even if a front flat occurs, it only means two tire changes to get a good rear on the front and doughnut on the rear. By the way, I always put a 3/4" plywood board into that rectangular cut out area. Provides a good base for the jack especially if on gravel or dirt.
That plywood is a really good idea. Thank you. By the way if you read the manual they say to only put the spare on the rear (page 389 of the owners manual) so if you get a blow out in front they want you to put the rear tire on the front of the vehicle and the spare in the back. They specifically mentioned the Canadian spec.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Where’d you get the wing? Got a link?
www.importimageracing.com/products/noble-v1-sti-oe-style-spoiler-for-vb-chassis-subaru-wrx-2022-2023
? When you look up the tire on enjoy how did you search it. Did you type in for a IMPREZA
I searched by size. 145/70D17 (the D is for donut). The results that came back I chose one from a Subaru, and the newer the better thinking one from a wrecked 2019 or newer and unused would be in better shape than one from say a 2014. Edit. This is the same guy I bought mine from. There are lots of them available now ranging from $99 to about $200. www.ebay.com/itm/274861625460
@@Samlol23_drrich Thank you very much.
@@felixlaboy1453 no problem. I do a lot of highway miles. Couldn’t see not having one. It’s just peace of mind.
@@Samlol23_drrich I agree 100%. Thanks again buddy.
Hi there buddy. Sorry to bother you again. So I got the spare and center form that holds the jack in place.
I just need order the top cover.
? Are you using anything below the tire where it sits in the car.
Thank you once again for the help.