1998 TOYOTA TACOMA tire type

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Rotating tires
With a spare tire of the same wheel type
as the installed tires
With a spare tire of different wheel type
from the installed tires
To equalize tire wear and help extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires approximately every
12000 km (7500 miles). However, the
most appropriate timing for tire rotation
may vary according to your driving hab-
its and road surface conditions.
See ºIf you have a flat tireº in Part 4 for
tire change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-
ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-
proper wheel alignment, out-of-balance
wheels, or severe braking.
WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
CHAINS
Snow tires or chains are recommended
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 the same
size, construction and load capacity as
the original tires on your Toyota.
Do not use tires other than those men-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Installing snow tires on the rear w
heels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capab ility between the front
and rear tires which could cause loss of
vehicle control.
When storing removed tires, you should
store them in a cool dry place.
Mark the direction of rotation and be sure
to install them in the same direction when
replacing.
Installing snow tires and
chains

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CAUTION
Do not drive with the snow tires
incorrectly 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.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check them
before installing chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the rear tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the front tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.5Ð1.0 km
(1/4Ð1/2 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.
CAUTION
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 ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
Replacing wheels
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 re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ab ility, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis.

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Engine
Model:
2RZ- FE, 3RZ- FE and 5VZ- FE
Type:
2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engine4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
5VZ- FE engine
6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2RZ- FE engine
95.0 x 86.0 (3.74 x 3.39)
3RZ- FE engine 95.0 x 95.0 (3.74 x 3.74)
5VZ- FE engine 93.5 x 82.0 (3.68 x 3.23)
Displacement, cm 3
(cu. in.):
2RZ- FE engine 2438 (148.8)
3RZ- FE engine
2694 (164.3)
5VZ- FE engine
3378 (206.1)
*1
: With P225/75R 15 tires
* 2
: With P265/75R 15 or 31 10.5R 15 LT tires
* 3
: With wheel opening extension
* 4
: Unladen vehicle
* 5
: With steel wheels
* 6
: With aluminum wheels
* 7
: With 3 occupants
* 8
: With 5 occupants Normal cab models Xtra-cab models
Overall length mm (in.) 4665 (183.7) 5135(202.2) 1690 (66.5)*
1
1690 (66.5) *
1
1720 (67.7) *
2
1720 (67.7) *
2
1765 (69.5) *
3
1765 (69.5) *
3
1715 (67.5) *
1
1720 (67.7) *
1
1745 (68.7) *
2
1750 (68.9) *
2
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2625 (103.3) 3095(121.9) 1460 (57.5)*
5
1460 (57.5) *
5
1500 (59.1) *
6
1500 (59.1) *
6
1455 (57.3) *
5
1455 (57.3) *
5
1495 (58.9) *
6
1495 (58.9) *
6
500 (1100) 500 (1100) *
7
317 (700) *
8
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS AND PRE RUNNER
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height *
4
mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Cargo weight rating kg (lb.)

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Tires
Fuses
Engine compartment (U.S.A.)
Fuses (type A) 1. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
2. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light
system
3. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right-hand head-
light (high beam), hi-beam indicator
light
4. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light (high beam)
5. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right-hand head-
light (low beam)
Wheel nut torque, N´m (kgf´m, ft´lbf):
110 (11.5, 83)Tire size
Tire pressure
kPa (kgf/cm 2
or bar, psi)
Wheel size
Front Rear
P195/75R14 200 (2.0, 29) 240 (2.4, 35) 14 x 5J
P215/70R14 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 14 x 6J
14 x 6JJ
P225/75R15 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29)15 x 6J
15 x 7J
15 x 7JJ
31x10.5R15LT 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29) 15 x 7J
15 x 7JJP265/75R15
180 (1.8, 26) 180 (1.8, 26) 15 x 7J
15 x 7JJ

Publication No. OM35729U
Part No. 01999-35729
Printed in Japan 01-9801-00
(U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 70 . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 164
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If your engine stalls while driving 167
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If your vehicle overheats 168
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If you have a flat tire 169
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 177
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Tips for driving during break-in period 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 151
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General maintenance 193
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Complete index NO TAG
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Gas station information
Fuel type: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 138 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner
57 L (15.1 gal., 12.5 lmp. gal.)
Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner
68 L (18.0 gal., 15.0 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SH, ºEnergy- Conserving IIº or SJ, Energy- Conservingº
multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 207 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 210 through 214.
Tire pressure: See page 232. f
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