I just bought a 2001 GS 430.
When I checked the spare tire, The screw that fits on it is too short to actually secure the the wheel. The screw doesn't seem to have been broken or anything. I have attached pictures of the screw, the wheel well, and the screw in the wheel well along with a picture of my wheel. The spare tire is the same as the wheels, except no chrome.
Is there a method to get the screw on, or do I have the wrong screw.
Also where could I get the correct screw if that is the problem?

Thanks

 

Um, it should fit? Operator error?

 

user error..

 

how are you supposed to screw it on?

 

Make sure it's in the center, then screw it in...

Where in Tx are you?

 

ya with the tir ein the center the screw cant reach the bottom
im pretty sure it isnt user error

im in arlington

 

Is the wheel sitting on anything? As long as it is upside down, the stock wheels will fit.

 

maybe the tires are too wide? what are you runing stock 235 or 245?
u try moving the wheel a lil

 

have you changed the spare tire?
Toy4life could be right , your tire might be too fat , reason why you prob found your screw just sitting there , previous owner Error

 

the metal in the spare tire wheel is very thin. I've had the issue a few times, what I did was put my foot underneath the spare tire wheel and kicked up. It should bring the center about 2 inches higher and give you the ability to screw the tire in.

 

isnt the spare a full wheel?
it seems to have a new tire on it
will check what size it is
btw it is sitting on the 4 rubber pads
nothing else

 

try my solution it has worked for me in the past. the rubber pads are right and the tire size should be 235/45/17

 

ok i will give it a try

 

no OP is correct, I couldnt get mine in either, the screw was to short, so i said **** it and never screwed it down. now i got no spare tire anyways

 

Same problem with my GS. The screw is just too short. I just left the wheel there without a securing it.