2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA tires

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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.
The tire pressure warning system
must be initialized when the
specified tire inflation pressure is
changed due to tire replacement.
See “Tire pressure warning
system” on page 254 in Section
17. NOTICE

When the tires must be re-
paired or replaced, have them
repaired or replaced by the
nearest Toyota dealer or au-
thorized tire dealer. Failure to
do so may cause the tire
pressure warning valves and
transmitters to be damaged
when the tires are removed
or installed.
 Remove the tire pressure
warning valves and transmit-
ters before replacing the tires
to prevent the tire pressure
warning valves and transmit-
ters from being damaged.
XS72010
To equalize the wear and help
extend tire life, Toyota
recommends that you rotate your
tires according to the maintenance
schedule. (For scheduled
maintenance information, please
refer to the “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.) How ever,
the most appropriate timing for tire
rotation may vary according to
your driving habits and road
surface conditions.
Rotating tires

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See “If you have a flat tire” on page
503 in Section 4 for tire change proce-
dure.
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.
The tire pressure warning system
must be initialized when rotating
tires, in case that the specified tire
inflation pressure is different
between front and rear. See “Tire
pressure warning system” on page
254 in Section 17.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 fourwheel 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.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Do not use snow tires other than
the manufacturer ’s recommended si-
ze, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
Fourwheel drive models:
Do not use snow tires of different
brands, sizes, construction or tread
patterns, as this may cause danger-
ous handling characteristics result-
ing in loss of control.
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Installing snow tires on the rear wheels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability 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.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the snow tires
incorrectly inflated.
Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
with any type of snow tires.
Installing snow tires and
chains

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Side chain
Cross chain
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size.
Use the following type chains.
mm (in.)
A Diameter of side chain: 5.0 (0.20)
B Diameter of cross chain: 6.3 (0.25)
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check local reg-
ulations before installing chains.
NOTICE
If the wrong combination of tire and
chain is used, the chains could dam-
age the vehicle body.
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 0.5—1.0 km
(1/4—1/2 miles).
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 lockedwheel
braking, as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
When driving with chains installed,
be sure to drive carefully. Slow
down before entering curves to
avoid losing control of the vehicle.
Otherwise an accident may occur.
NOTICE
Snow tires or chains may affect the
tire pressure warning system. See
“Tire pressure warning system” on
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As you might have difficulty in
identifying a flat or deflated tire, a tire
pressure warning system is provided on
this vehicle.
When replacing the wheels, be sure to
install tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters on the wheels. Consult your
Toyota dealer about how to set up the tire
pressure warning valves and transmitters.
CAUTION
Have the tires, wheels or tire pres-
sure warning valves and transmit-
ters replaced and ID codes regis-
tered by Toyota dealer. If you need
tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters, purchase from Toyota
dealer.
The tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter nuts should always be
tightened to a torque of 4 N·m (0.4
kgf·m, 2.9 ft·lbf).
The use of nongenuine wheels may
result in the tire pressure warning
system failure or airleak.
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 a damaged wheel,
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. Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may
have structural damage and therefore
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Do not use wheels other than the
manufacturer ’s recommended size,
as this may cause dangerous han-
dling characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
Fourwheel drive models:
Do not use wheels of different
brands, sizes and types, as this
may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control.
Replacing wheels

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When installing wheels, check that the
wheel nuts are tight after driving your
vehicle the first 160 km (100 miles).
If you have rotated, repaired, or
changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
160 km (100 miles).
Wheel nut torque.
Steel wheel: 209 N·m (21.3 kgf·m, 154 ft·lbf)
Aluminum wheel:
131 N·m (13.4 kgf·m, 97 ft·lbf)
When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.
Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.
When balancing your aluminum wheels,
use only Toyota balance weights or
equivalent and a plastic or rubber ham-
mer.
As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
Wheel precautions

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Dimensions 578
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Vehicle capacity weight 580
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Towing capacity 586
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Engine 589
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Fuel 589
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Service specifications 589
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Tires 594
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Fuses 595
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SECTION 8

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Tw o−wheel drive models
mm (in.)
Cabin type
Regular cab modelsDouble cab modelsCrew Max models
Bed typeStandard bedLong bedStandard bedLong bedShort bed
Overall length5330 (209.8)5810 (228.7)5810 (228.7)6290 (247.6)5810 (228.7)
Overall width2030 (79.9)2030 (79.9)2030 (79.9)2030 (79.9)2030 (79.9)
Overall height1930 (75.9)∗ 11925 (75.7)∗11930 (75.9)∗11925 (75.7)∗11925 (75.7)∗1
1925 (75.7)∗2, ∗
31920 (75.5)∗21925 (75.7)∗2, ∗
31920 (75.5)∗21920 (75.5)∗2, ∗
3
Wheelbase3220 (126.7)3700 (145.6)3700 (145.6)4180 (164.5)3700 (145.6)
Front tread1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)
Rear tread1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)
∗1: With P255/70R18 tires
∗ 2: With P275/65R18 tires
∗3: With P275/55R20 tires
Dimensions

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Four−wheel drive models
mm (in.)
Cabin type
Regular cab modelsDouble cab modelsCrew Max models
Bed typeStandard bedLong bedStandard bedLong bedShort bed
Overall length5330 (209.8)5810 (228.7)5810 (228.7)6290 (247.6)5810 (228.7)
Overall width2030 (79.9)2030 (79.9)2030 (79.9)2030 (79.9)2030 (79.9)
Overall height1940 (76.3)∗ 11935 (76.1)∗11940 (76.3)∗11935 (76.1)∗11935 (76.1)∗1
1935 (76.1)∗2, ∗
31930 (75.9)∗21935 (76.1)∗2, ∗
31930 (75.9)∗21930 (75.9)∗2, ∗
3
Wheelbase3220 (126.7)3700 (145.6)3700 (145.6)4180 (164.5)3700 (145.6)
Front tread1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)
Rear tread1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)1725 (67.9)
∗1: With P255/70R18 tires
∗ 2: With P275/65R18 tires
∗3: With P275/55R20 tires