TGHaywards4631

I had thought about.doing that but as this is my fourth consecutive Lexus 300 in the past 20 years I decided to keep the original foam to put back in the car when I sell it and then keep the new foam cover AND spare wheel for my next Lexus. Yours is certainly the cheapest option but my decision was based on my love of Lexus cars. Tony

I am unaware of the exact specification/ composition of bolts for a 450. I would suggest a visit to a dealer to confirm this point

I used the alloy wheel nuts currently fitted to my ES300h to secure my steel space saver wheel to the hub. This of course is only a temporary use as I would have a new tyre fitted very quickly after putting a spacesaver on in an emergency

9 Dec 22 I purchased a new shallow spare wheel tray from Lexus Gatwick. Cost was £252.22 but I had 10% discount taken off this figure as I have a maintenance contract on car. I bought a new Lexus space saver wheel from eBay for £75 plus delivery of £28. As you say the mounting for the securing bolt is already fitted to floor of car so just make up your own bolt (B&Q) and fixing plate to secure wheel. Hope this is useful. Tony G

Having read all the topics listed regarding lack of spare wheel I decided to purchase the special shallow tool tray and a space saver wheel. Many thanks to all the help and advice specifically from SH20 and Beyond the Blue. My main dealer in Gatwick (allegedly the largest Lexus dealer in Europe - although I have my doubts) assured me no such parts were available in the UK. Beyond the Blue sent me a copy of his invoice from Hull so you can imagine my surprise when I spoke to Hull dealer who told me he had never heard of this item and would call me back. He didn't. I called again and spoke to sales manager who was much more helpful. I then ordered part from Gatwick and picked it up three days later.I now have it all fitted in car. Many thanks for all the contributions Tony G

Having read all the topics listed regarding lack of spare wheel I decided to purchase the special shallow tool tray and a space saver wheel. Many thanks to all the help and advice specifically from SH20 and Beyond the Blue. My main dealer in Gatwick (allegedly the largest Lexus dealer in Europe - although I have my doubts) assured me no such parts were available in the UK. Beyond the Blue sent me a copy of his invoice from Hull so you can imagine my surprise when I spoke to Hull dealer who told me he had never heard of this item and would call me back. He didn't. I called again and spoke to sales manager who was much more helpful. I then ordered part from Gatwick and picked it up three days later.I now have it all fitted in car. Many thanks for all the contributions Tony G

A copy of the invoice would be extremely helpful many thanks Tony

Hi Tony I am very interested in obtaining the spare wheel tray you have been talking about for my 2020 ES300h. My dealer in Sussex tells me it doesn’t exist and they have spoken to Lexus in Hull who also deny any knowledge of this item. may I ask you to contact me by email. tonygriffiths631@gmail.com