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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 0.51.0 km
(1/41/2 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 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 ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
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Dimensions and weight
TWO−WHEEL DRIVE MODELS EXCEPT PRE RUNNERNormal cab models Xtra−cab models
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall height
∗ 5mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Cargo weight rating kg (lb.) Overall width mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.) 4540(178.7)
∗
1
4690(184.6)∗25010(197.2)∗1
5155(203.0)∗2
1690(66.5)
1580(62.2)
∗ 4
3095(121.9)
1425(56.1)
1440(56.7)
500(1100)
∗6
430(950)∗7
295(650)∗8
500(1100)∗6
430(950)∗7
1415(55.7)∗3
1440(56.7)∗4
1395(54.9)∗3
1425(56.1)∗4
2625(103.3) 1575(62.0)
∗3
1580(62.2) 1690(66.5)
∗1: Without rear step bumper∗2: With rear step bumper∗3: With P195/75R14 tires∗4: With P215/70R14 tires∗5: Unladen vehicle∗6: With 1 or 2 occupants∗7: With 3 occupants∗8: With 5 occupants
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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 engine95.0 86.0(3.74 3.39)
3RZ−FE engine 95.0 95.0(3.74 3.74)
5VZ−FE engine 93.5 82.0(3.68 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)
FOUR−WHEEL DRIVE MODELS AND PRE RUNNER
Normal cab models Xtra−cab models
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall height
∗ 4mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Cargo weight rating kg (lb.) Overall width mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)4665(183.7)
5135(202.2)
1690(66.5)
∗ 1
1720(67.7)∗2
1765(69.5)∗3
1720(62.7)∗1
1750(68.9)∗2
3095(121.9)
1460(57.5)∗7
1500(59.1)∗8
500(1100)∗9
317(700)∗10500(1100) 1455(57.3)
∗7
1495(58.9)∗8
1460(57.5)∗5
1500(59.1)∗6
2625(103.3) 1715(67.5)
∗1
1745(68.7)∗2
1690(66.5)∗1
1720(67.7)∗2
1765(69.5)∗3
1455(57.3)∗7
1495(58.9)∗8
∗ 1
: With P225/75R15 tires∗2: With P265/75R15 tires or with 31 10.5R15LT tires∗
3: With wheel opening extension∗4: Unladen vehicle∗5: With steel wheels plus P225/75R15 tires∗6: With steel wheels plus P265/75R15 tires or with aluminum wheels∗7: With steel wheels∗8: With aluminum wheels∗9: With 3 occupants∗10: With 5 occupants
