2001 TOYOTA PRIUS tire size

NEW MODEL OUTLINE
2,550 (100.4)Short rear
overhang Short front
overhang
mm (in.)
4,305 (169.6)182MO02
Long wheelbase
CD = 0.29
attained!
Front tire fairingRear spoiler
Rear tire fairing
182MO03
182MO04
9
Side Design
A mono-form silhouette is the basis of the ultra modern side view.

The short overhang adopted reflects the consideration given to minimize the turning radius.
And the long wheelbase brings better riding comfort and spacious cabin.
Aerodynamics
The upper body profile provides smooth airflow through the free use of computer simulation. Furthermore,
the front tire fairing, rear tire fairing, rear spoiler and flat under-body, among others achieve an excellent drag
coefficient of CD = 0.29.
Disc Wheel
Aluminum wheels are fitted standard on all models.
SizeDesign
P175/65 R14 5 1/2JJ

SS13W±06
SS±26
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
SERVICE DATA
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire size: P175/65R14 84S Front
Rear240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2, 35 psi)
230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
Vehicle height
P175/65R14Front*1
Rear*2191 mm (7.52 in.)
239 mm (9.41 in.)
Camber
Right±left error±0°26' ± 45' (±0.43° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Front wheel
Caster
Right±left error1°02' ± 45' (1.03° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Front wheel
alignmentSteering axis inclination
Right±left error9°52' ± 45' (9.87° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Toe±in (total)
Rack end length difference0°06' ± 12' (0.1° ± 0.2°, 1 ± 2 mm, 0.04± 0.08 in.)
1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
Wheel angle
Inside wheel
Outside wheel: Reference
42°42' ± 2° (42.70° ± 2°)
35°54' (35.90°)
Rear wheel
Camber
Right±left error±1°30' ± 45' (±0.93° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Rear wheel
alignmentToe±in (total)0°06' ± 20' (0.1° ± 0.33°)
1 ± 3.0 mm (0.04 ± 0.12 in.)
FtlAxle bearing backlash Maximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)Front axleAxle hub deviationMaximum0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
Front drive shaftDrive shaft standard length LH
RH579.9 ± 5.0 mm (22.831 ± 0.197 in.)
836.9 ± 5.0 mm (32.949 ± 0.197 in.)
Ft iLower suspension arm ball joint turning torque1.0 ± 4.9 N´m (10 ± 50 kgf´cm, 8.7 ± 43 in.´lbf)Front suspensionStabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque0.05 ± 1.0 N´m (0.5 ± 10 kgf´cm, 0.4 ± 8.7 in.´lbf)
RlAxle bearing backlash Maximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)Rear axleAxle hub deviationMaximum0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
*1: Front measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the head center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting
bolt.
*2: Rear measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the rear axle beam mounting bolt.

SA0CC±10
R03031
R15157
Front
R07928
R14731
Backlash:Deviation: SA±2
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
1452 Author: Date:
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold tire inflation pressure:
(Tire size: P175/65R14 84S)
FrontRear
240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2, 35 psi)230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less
2. ROTATING TIRES
HINT:
See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the Off±the±car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On±the±car balance.
Imbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less
4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center
of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

F11573
Front:
Rear:SA1CK±11
Z03382
Alignment
TesterGauge
F07339
SA±4
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Vehicle height:
Tire sizeFront*1 mm (in.)Rear*2 mm (in.)
175/65R14191 (7.52)239 (9.41)
*1: Front measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the head center of the
front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
*
2: Rear measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the rear
axle beam mounting bolt.
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle
height to the specified value.
If the vehicle height is not the specified value, try to adjust it by
pushing down on or lifting the body.
2. INSTALL CAMBER±CASTER±KINGPIN GAUGE OR
POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TES-
TER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS
INCLINATION
Camber, caster and steering axis inclination:
Camber
Right±left error±0°26' ± 45' (±0.43° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Caster
Right±left error1°02' ± 45' (1.03° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Steering axis inclination
Right±left error9°52' ± 45' (9.87° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the spe-
cified values, after the camber has been correctly adjusted, re-
check the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.
4. ADJUST CAMBER
NOTICE:
After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe±in.
(a) Remove the front wheel.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorb-
er.
If reusing the bolts and/or nuts, coat the threads of nuts with en-
gine oil.
(c) Clean the installation surfaces of the shock absorber and
the steering knuckle.
(d) Temporarily install the 2 nuts.

H16246
SST
H03207
10 m (33 ft) or more
H03205Weight
X Y
Y
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS±21
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
(d) Install the SST.
CAUTION:
Place the disc wheel on the level ground.
(1) Connect the connectors of the 2 SST to the steering
wheel pad connector.
SST 09082±00700, 09082±00760
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock. Also, se-
cure some slack for the SST wire harness inside the disc
wheel.
(2) Move the SST to at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the
steering wheel pad tied down on the disc wheel.
(e) Cover the steering wheel pad with a cardboard box or
tires.

Covering method using a cardboard box:
Cover the steering wheel pad with the cardboard
box and weight the cardboard box down in 4 places
with at least 190 N (20 kg, 44 lb).
Size of cardboard box:
Must exceed the following dimensions:
X = 460 mm (18.11 in.)
Y = 650 mm (25.59 in.)
NOTICE:

When dimension Y of the cardboard box exceeds the
diameter of the disc wheel with tire to which the steer-
ing wheel pad is tied, X should be the following size.
X = 460 mm (18.11 in.) + width of tire

If a cardboard box smaller than the specified size is
used, the cardboard box will be broken by the shock
from the airbag deployment.

H03206
Inner Diam.
Tires
(3 or More)Width
H03207
10 m (33 ft) or more
H03208
RS±22
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)

Covering method using tires:
Place at least 3 tires without disc wheel on top of the
disc wheel with tire to which the steering wheel pad
is tied.
Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions±
Width: 185 mm (7.87 in.)
Inner diameter: 360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:
Do not use tires with disc wheels.
NOTICE:
The tires may be marked by the airbag deployment, so use
the redundant tires.
(f) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the battery negative
(±) terminal.
(2) Check that no one is within 10 m (33 ft) area around
the disc wheel which the steering wheel pad is tied
to.
(3) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST ac-
tivation switch lights up.
(g) Dispose of the steering wheel pad (with airbag).
CAUTION:

The steering wheel pad is very hot when the airbag is
deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes af-
ter deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steer-
ing wheel pad with the deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with
the deployed airbag.
(1) Remove the steering wheel pad from the disc
wheel.
(2) Place the steering wheel pad in a vinyl bag, tie the
end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as oth-
er general parts disposal.

AB0163
Wire Harness
Diameter
Stripped Wire Harness Section
H15511
H15512
H11963
Width
Inner
diam.
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS±33
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
(b) Using a service±purpose wire harness, tie down the front
passenger airbag assembly to the tire.
Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm
2
or more (0.0019 in.2 or more)
CAUTION:
If the front passenger airbag assembly is tied down with
too thin wire harness, it may snap. This is highly danger-
ous. Always use a wire harness which is at least 1.25 mm
2
(0.0019 in2.).
HINT:
To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section:
Square = 3.14 X (Diameter)
2 divided by 4
(1) Install the 2 nuts on the front passenger airbag as-
sembly.
(2) Wind the wire harness around the bolts, and pass
the wire harness though the installation holes.
(3) Position the front passenger airbag assembly in-
side the tire with the airbag deployment side facing
inside.
Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions±
Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter: 360 mm (14.17 in.)

H15681
H15682
H15683
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS±45
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
HINT:
To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section±
Square = 3.14 x (Diameter)
2 divided by 4
(1) Install the 2 nuts to the side airbag assembly.
(2) Wind the wire harness around the stud bolts of the
side airbag assembly as shown in the illustration.
(3) Position the side airbag assembly inside the tire
with the airbag deployment direction facing inside.
Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions±
Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter: 360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:

Make sure the wire harness is tight. It is very danger-
ous when a loose wire harness results in the side air-
bag assembly coming free due to the shock from the
airbag deploying.

Always tie down the side airbag assembly with the
airbag deployment side facing inside.
NOTICE:
The tire will be marked by the airbag deployment, so when
disposing of the airbag use a redundant tire.