I bought a set of four wheels, with tires mounted, on craigslist. I thought I was buying just wheels. But I got all four in the car. So yes, it can be done.
If I remember correctly, I had one rear and one front in the rear bottom, standing up, side by side. Then one front stacked on top of them, on it's side, (yes, I got the hatch closed). Then the last rear went in the front seat standing up. I put the back of the wheel facing the console, for a little more room.
Do I suggest doing such a thing? Not really. But ya' gotta do what ya' gotta do sometimes.