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If air loss occurs while driving, do not
continue driving. Driving even a short
distance can damage a tire beyond
repair.
An y ti res wh i ch are over 6 years
old must be checked by a qualified
technician even if damage is not
obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
This applies also to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use. REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use a tire of
the same size and construction,
and the same or greater maximum
load as the originally installed
tires. Also, on four
−wheel drive
models, all the tires must be the
same brand and have the same
tread patterns.
Using any other size or type of tire
may seriously affect handling, ride,
speedometer/odometer calibration,
ground clearance, and clearance be-
tween the body and tires or snow
chains.
Check that the maximum load of the
replaced tire is greater than 1/2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR)
of either the front axle or the rear
axle, whichever is greater. As for the
maximum load of the tire, see the load
limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure mentioned on the sidewall
of the tire, and as for the Gross Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR), see the Cer-
tification Label.
For details about the side wall of the
tire and the Certification Label.CAUTION
Observe the following instruc-
tions. Otherwise, an accident
may occur resulting in death or
serious injuries.
Do not mix radial, bias belted,
or bias −ply tires on your ve-
hicle, as this may cause dan-
gerous handling characteris-
tics resulting in loss of control.
Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer’s recommended
size, as this may cause danger-
ous handling characteristics
resulting in loss of control.
Four −wheel drive models:
Do not use tires of different
brands, sizes, construction or
tread patterns, as this may
cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
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For vehicles with vehicle stability
control system—
Do not use tires of different
brands, sizes and construc-
tions. This may damage the
drive system and prevent the
vehicle stability control system
from functioning correctly.
Toyota recommends all four tires,
or at least both of the front or rear
tires be replaced at a time as a set.
S ee “I f you hav e a fl at tire” in Section
4 for tire change procedure.
When a tire is replaced, the wheel
should always be balanced.
An unbalanced wheel may affect ve-
hicle handling and tire life. Wheels
can get out of balance with regular
use and should therefore be balanced
occasionally.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the
air valve should also be repl aced
w i t h a new on e. Initial adjustment of the tire pres-
sure warning system is necessary
after you have rotated your tires.
See “Tire pressure warning sys-
tem” in Section 1−
7.
With a spare tire of the same
wheel type as the installed tires
Rotating tires
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With a spare tire of different
wheel type from the installed
tires To equalize the wear and help ex-
tend tire life, Toyota recommends
that you rotate your tires accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule.
(For scheduled maintenance infor-
mation, please refer to the “Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide” or “Own-
er’s Manual Supplement”.)
However, the most appropriate tim-
ing for tire rotation may vary ac-
cording to your driving habits and
road surface conditions.
See “If you have a fl
at tire” in Section
4 for tire change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
sure, improper wheel alignment, out −
of −balance wheels, or severe braking.
Initial adjustment of the tire pres-
sure warning system is necessary
after you have rotated your tires.
See “Tire pressure warning sys-
tem” in Section 1− 7.
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 tires of
the same size, construction and load
capacity as the originally installed tires.
Also, on four−wheel drive models, all
the tires must be the same brand and
have the same tread patterns.
Do not use tires other than those men-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
Installing snow tires and
chains
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Tire size, cold tire inflation pressure and wheel size:
Standard and access cab models
Ti r e siz e
Tire inflation pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel sizeFrontRearSpare tire
P245/70R16 106S200 (2.0, 29)240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4, 35)7J or 7JJ 16
P265/70R16 111S180 (1.8, 26)∗
1
200 (2.0, 29)∗2200 (2.0, 29)∗1
210 (2.1, 30)∗2200 (2.0, 29)∗1
210 (2.1, 30)∗27J or 7JJ 16
P265/65R17 110S200 (2.0, 29)220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)71/2JJ 17
∗
1: Vehicles without off −road package∗
2: Vehicles with off −road package
Double cab models
Ti r e siz e
Tire inflation pressure kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel sizeFrontRearSpare tire
P245/70R16 106S220 (2.2, 32)240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4, 35)7J or 7JJ 16
P265/70R16 111S200 (2.0, 29)∗
1
220 (2.2, 32)∗2220 (2.2, 32)∗1
230 (2.3, 33)∗2220 (2.2, 32)∗1
230 (2.3, 33)∗27J or 7JJ 16
P265/65R17 110S200 (2.0, 29)220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)71/2JJ 17
∗
1: Vehicles without off −road package∗
2: Vehicles with off −road package
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing ti res or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pres-
sure” through “Aluminum wheel precautions” in Section 7 −2.
W h eel nu t to rq u e, N ⋅m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):
11 0 ( 11 . 5 , 8 3 )
Tires