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To equalize tire wear and help extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). However, the most appropriate
timing for tire rotation may vary ac-
cording to your driving habits and
road surface conditions.
See If you have a flat tireº in Part 4 for tire
change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for even wear
and damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by incorrect tire pressure, improp-
er wheel alignment, out-of-balance
wheels, or severe braking.
CAUTION!
Do not include a compact spare tire
when rotating the tires. It is
designed for temporary use only.WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
CHAINS
Snow tires or chains are recom-
mended when driving on snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
If you need snow tires, select tires of
the same size, construction and load
capacity as the original tires on your
Toyota. Do not use tires other than
those mentioned above.
Do not install studded tires without first
checking local regulations for possible re-
strictions.
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Installing snow tires on the front wheels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which would cause loss of
vehicle control.
When storing removed tires, you should
store them in a cool dry place. Mark the di-
rection of rotation and be sure to install
them in the same direction when replac-
ing.
Rotating tiresInstalling snow tires and
chains
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CAUTION!

Do not drive with the snow tires in-
correctly inflated.

Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
with any type of snow tires.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size and
type.
Use SAE Class Sº type radial tire chains
except radial cable chains or V-bar type
chains.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check them be-
fore installing chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.5'1.0 km
(1/4'1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.

Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer's recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.

Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.

Avoid sharp turns or locked-
wheel braking, as use of chains
may adversely affect vehicle han-
dling.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
the compact spare tire, as it may
result in damage to the vehicle as
well as the tire.
NOTICE
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion,
the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or they may
cause loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that the wheels are
replaced by ones with the same load
capacity, diameter, rim width, and off-
set.
This must be observed on compact spare
tires, too.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may ad-
versely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/
odometer calibration, stopping ability,
headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or snow chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
Replacing wheels
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Normal drivingkPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
For all loads including full rated loadsFor reduced loads (1 to 4passengers)For all loads including full rated loadsFor reduced loads (1 to 4 passengers)
Tire sizeFrontRearFrontRearWheel size
P195/70R14 90S210(2 1 30)210 (2.1, 30)210 (2.1, 30)210 (2.1, 30)14 x 5.5JJP195/70R14 90S210 (2.1, 30)210 (2.1, 30)210 (2.1, 30)210 (2.1, 30)14 x 5.5JJ
P205/65R15 92S215/70R 16 99220 (2 2 32)200 (2 0 29)200 (2 0 29)15 x 6JJP205/65R15 92S215/70R 16 99220 (2.2, 32)200 (2.0, 29)200 (2.0, 29)15 x 6JJ
Trailer towingkPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
Tire size
FrontRear
P195/70R14 90S210 (2.1, 30)210 (2.1, 30)
P205/65R15 92H220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)
When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds abve 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such
speeds are permitted by-law, inflate the front and rear tires to 240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2
or bar, 35 psi) provided that it does not exceed
the maxium cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall.
Wheel nut torque, NVm (kgfm, ftVlbf):
104 (10.5, 77)
Tires
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