# Toyota Corolla Doughnut Spare Replacement - Does Profile Matter? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** toyota\ **Created:** [October 17, 2023, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-doughnut-spare-replacement-does-profile-matter/193407 "2023-10-17T00:57:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![fritzycat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fritzycat/32/36698_2.png) [@fritzycat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fritzycat)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2023, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-doughnut-spare-replacement-does-profile-matter/193407/1 "2023-10-17T00:57:32Z")
The spare tire for my 2006 Corolla XRS has developed a bulge in the sidewall. The tire size is T125/ **70** R16 96M. I would like to replace the tire, but the least expensive replacement I found online is $130. However, I found a T125/ **80** R16 96M for $86. Can I save a few bucks and safely go with the ‘80’ profile? The car’s regular tires are 195/55R16 87V. If I’m doing the math correctly, then the diameter of the ‘80’ profile tire more closely matches the diameter of the regular tires which I would think would be a good thing. What are your thoughts? Thanks for the help! ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2023, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-doughnut-spare-replacement-does-profile-matter/193407/2 "2023-10-17T01:06:54Z")
Should be okay as a spare. Remember, these doughnut spare tires are only suppose to be used for 50 miles @ no more than 50 MPH. Tester ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2023, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-doughnut-spare-replacement-does-profile-matter/193407/3 "2023-10-17T01:55:51Z")
Make sure it fits your spare tire well. ---
**Author:** ![fritzycat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fritzycat/32/36698_2.png) [@fritzycat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fritzycat)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2023, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-doughnut-spare-replacement-does-profile-matter/193407/4 "2023-10-17T02:16:21Z")
Thanks. I figured it would be ok, but thought it best to ask. ---
**Author:** ![fritzycat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fritzycat/32/36698_2.png) [@fritzycat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fritzycat)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2023, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-doughnut-spare-replacement-does-profile-matter/193407/5 "2023-10-17T02:16:52Z")
Good idea! I’ll make sure there is some extra wiggle room in there the the larger tire ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2023, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-doughnut-spare-replacement-does-profile-matter/193407/6 "2023-10-17T12:37:19Z")
Just measure the diameter of the spare tire well. The diameter of your proposed spare on the rim is a little less than 24”. ---
**Author:** ![fritzycat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fritzycat/32/36698_2.png) [@fritzycat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fritzycat)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-doughnut-spare-replacement-does-profile-matter/193407/7 "2023-10-24T21:24:30Z")
I purchased the T125/80R16 and had it mounted. Fits in the wheel well just fine. Thanks for the help!