2012 TOYOTA DYNA 100/150 tire size

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA125
When the anti−lock brake system is ac-
tivated, the following conditions may
occur. They do not indicate a malfunc-
tion of the system:
DYou may hear the anti−lock brake sys-
tem operating and feel the brake pedal
pulsating and the vibrations of the ve-
hicle body and steering wheel. You
may also hear the motor sound from
the area around the front axle even
after the vehicle is stopped.
DAt the end of the anti−lock brake sys-
tem activation, the brake pedal may
movealittleforward.
CAUTION
Do not overestimate the anti−lock
brake system: Although the anti−lock
brake system assists in providing ve-
hicle control, it is still important to
drive with all due care and maintain
a moderate speed and safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you, be-
cause there are limits to the vehicle
stability and effectiveness of steering
wheel operation even with the anti−
lock brake system on.
If tire grip performance exceeds its
capability, or if hydroplaning occurs
during high speed driving in the rain,
the anti−lock brake system does not
provide vehicle control.
Anti−lock brake system is not de-
signed to shorten the stopping dis-
tance: Always drive at moderate
speed and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Compared with vehicles without an
anti−lock brake system, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping dis-
tance in the following cases:
DDriving on rough, gravel or snow−
covered roads.
DDriving with tire chains installed.
DDriving over the steps such as the
joints on the road.
DDriving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has other differ-
ences in surface height.
Install all tires of specified size at
appropriate pressure: The anti−lock
brake system detects vehicle speeds
using the speed sensors for respec-
tive wheels’ turning speeds. The use
of tires other than specified may fail
to detect the accurate turning speed
resulting in a longer stopping dis-
tance.
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128INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA
Some Toyotas are equipped with a limit-
ed−slip differential. If one rear wheel be-
gins to spin, the limited−slip differential is
designed to aid traction by automatically
transmitting driving force to the other rear
wheel. If you are not sure whether your
vehicle is equipped with one, you can ask
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
CAUTION
Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by a jack.
The vehicle could be driven off the
jack and could pose a danger or re-
sult in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Use only a spare tire of the same
size, construction and load capacity
as the original tires on your Toyota
because damage to the limited−slip
differential could possibly occur with
another tire type.
The vehicle identification number (VIN)
is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This number is stamped front right
frameasshown.
This is the primary identification number
for your Toyota. It is used in registering
the ownership of your vehicle.
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Limited−slip differentialYour Toyota’s identification—
—Vehicle identification
number

DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Engine and Chassis201
Keep your tire inflation pressures at the
proper level.
The recommended cold tire inflation pres-
sures and tire sizes are given on page
226 in Section 8.
You should check the tire inflation pres-
sure every two weeks, or at least once a
month. And do not forget the spare!
Incorrect tire inflation pressure may waste
fuel, reduce the comfort of driving, reduce
tire life and make your vehicle less safe
to drive.
If a tire frequently needsrefilling,have it
checked by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The following instructions for checking
tire inflation pressure should be ob-
served:
DThe pressure should be checked only
when the tires are cold.If your ve-
hicle has been parked for at least 3
hours and has not been driven for
more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you
will get an accurate cold tire inflation
pressure reading.
DAlways use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of a tire can be mis-
leading. Besides, tire inflation pressur-
es that are even just a few pounds off
can degrade ride and handling.
DDo not bleed or reduce tire inflation
pressure after driving.It is normal for
the tire inflation pressure to be higher
after driving.
DBe sure to reinstall the tire valve
caps.Without the valve caps, dirt or
moisture could get into the valve core
and cause air leakage. If the caps
have been lost, have new ones put on
as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Keep your tires properly inflated.
Otherwise, the following conditions
may occur and cause an accident re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Low tire pressure (underinflation)—
DExcessive wear
DUneven wear
DPoor handling
DPossibility of blowouts from an
overheated tire
DPoor sealing of the tire bead
DWheel deformation and/or tire sepa-
ration
DA greater possibility of tire damage
from road hazards
High tire pressure (overinflation)—
DPoor handling
DExcessive wear
DUneven wear
DA greater possibility of tire damage
from road hazards
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Checking tire inflation
pressure

202DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Engine and Chassis
Treadwear indicator
CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tire’s tread for treadwear in-
dicators. If the indicators show, replace
the tires. The location of treadwear in-
dicators is shown by the “TWI” or “
”
marks, etc., molded on the sidewall of
each tire.
The tires on your Toyota have built−in
treadwear indicators to help you know
when the tires need replacement. When
the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06
in.) or less, the indicators will appear. If
you can see the indicators in two or more
adjacent grooves, the tire should be re-
placed. The lower the tread, the higher
the risk of skidding.
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost
if the tread wears down below 4 mm
(0.16 in.).
If you have tire damage such as cuts,
splits, cracks deep enough to expose
the fabric, or bulges indicating internal
damage, the tire should be replaced.
If a tire often goes flat or cannot be prop-
erly repaired due to the size or location
of a cut or other damage, it should be
replaced. If you are not sure, consult with
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
If air loss occurs while driving, do not
continue driving. Driving even a short dis-
tance can damage a tire beyond repair.Any tires which are over 6 years old
must be checked by a qualified techni-
cian 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 load capacity as the
originally installed tires.
Using any other size or type of tire may
seriously affect handling, ride, speedome-
ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,
and clearance between the body and tires
or snow chains.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
DDo not mix radial, bias belted, or
bias−ply tires on your vehicle, as
this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control.
DDo not use tires other than the
manufacturer ’s recommended size,
as this may cause dangerous han-
dling characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
DDo not mix tires of different makes,
models or tread patterns, and do
not mix tires of remarkably different
treadwear. This may cause danger-
ous handling characteristics result-
ing in loss of control.
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204DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Engine and Chassis
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.
Do not use tires other than those men-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
CAUTION
Do not use snow tires other than the
manufacturer ’s recommended size, as
this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control. Otherwise, an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
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 capabilitybetween 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.
In case of radial tires, mark the direction
of rotation and be sure to install them in
the same direction when replacing.
CAUTION
DDo not drive with the snow tires
incorrectly inflated.
DObserve permissible maximum
speed for your snow tires and the
legal speed limit.
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 the local
regulations 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. For vehicles
with dual rear wheels, install the chains
either on the outer rear tires or all four
rear tires. Retighten chains after driving
0.5—1.0 km (1/4—1/2 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.
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Installing snow tires and
chains

DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Engine and Chassis205
CAUTION
DDo not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer ’s recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
DDrive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
DAvoid sharp turns or locked−wheel
braking as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
DWhen 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.
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 inset


(single wheels) or offset (dual wheels).
Correct replacement wheels are available
at any authorized Toyota dealer or repair-
er, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.

: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stoppingability,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.
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Replacing wheels

226SPECIFICATIONS
Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure:
Dyna 100


Tire sizeTire inflation pressure
kPa (kgf/cm2or bar, psi)
195/70R15C450 (4.50, 65)
Dyna 150

Tire sizeTire inflation pressure
kPa (kgf/cm2or bar, psi)
195/70R15CFrontRear195/70R15C450 (4.50, 65)350 (3.50, 51)
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):
Dyna 100

135 (13.8, 100)
Dyna 150
365 (37.2, 269)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see
“Checking tire inflation pressure” through “Replacing wheels”, pages 201 through
205, in Section 7−2.

: See “Model code” on page vi in the beginning of this manual if you are not sure of
your vehicle model.
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Tires

234INDEX
Tires
Changing 157.........................
Checking and replacing 202............
Flat tire 157...........................
Inflation pressure 201,226..............
Replacing wheels 205..................
Rotating tires 203......................
Size 226..............................
Snow tires and chains 204..............
Spare 158............................
Tools 158...............................
To w i n g
Emergency towing 172.................
Emergency towing hook or
eyelet precautions 174...............
If your vehicle needs to be
towed 171...........................
Trailer 138............................
Trailer towing 138.......................
Trip meter 70............................
Turn signals 62..........................
V
Vehicle identification number 128.........
W
Warning buzzer 73......................
Warning light 73.........................
Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 212................
Washing and waxing 179.................
Wheels
Replacing wheels 205..................
Windshield wiper and
washer switch 65......................
Winter driving tips 137...................
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