Does Curt Hitch for 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Fit with Spare

Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 04/22/2025

Question:

hi couple questions 1 unclear about which hitch is appropriate for me. 2025 highlander hybrid platinum 2 I thought I would still be okay w the spare tire but it would be a little fussing to get spare tire out/in when the situation arose. but the note seems to indicate only a donut spare supported. I need full size and happy to live w some inconvenience thanks!

asked by: Mike C

Expert Reply:

Hey Mike, the Curt hitch part # C99FR that you referenced does fit your 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum and it would allow a full sized spare to fit with it but it has to be smaller than an 18 inch wheel. I attached a picture of a spare stored with the hitch installed. It does look smaller but I wouldn't say it's a donut spare.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Spare
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Jameson C.

9/26/2025

Hey Mike, did the Curt hitch work out for your Highlander with the full-sized spare? I'm asking because it could help others who want to keep their full-sized spare too.