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5649-1. Specifications
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Tire size (P. 566)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)( P. 565)
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Location of treadwear indicators( P. 454)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 570)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 570)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 458)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.
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5659-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifica-
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies thatthe tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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5669-1. Specifications
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)n
Typical tire size information
The illustration in
dicates typical
tire size.
Tire use (P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index
(2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)
nTire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Tire size
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5719-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning
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617Alphabetical index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Tachometer .......................... 77, 82
Tail lights .................................. 188Light switch ........................... 188
Replacing light bulbs............. 482
Wattage ................................ 559
Talk switch
*............................. 381
Telephone switches
*....................... 267, 359
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 68
Engine immobilizer system ..... 66
Tire inflation pressure ............. 462 Maintenance data ................. 558
Warning light ......................... 500
Tire information ....................... 563 Glossary................................ 570
Size ....................................... 566
Tire identification number ..... 565
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 568
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 455Function ................................ 455
Initializing .............................. 455
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 455
Registering ID codes ............ 457
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 456
Warning light ......................... 500 Tires .......................................... 454
Chains .................................. 222
Checking............................... 454
If you have a flat tire ............. 520
Inflation pressure .................. 558
Replacing.............................. 520
Rotating tires ........................ 454
Size....................................... 558
Snow tires ............................. 223
Spare tire .............................. 520
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 455
Warning light......................... 500
Tools ......................................... 521
Top tether strap ......................... 62
Total load capacity .................. 160
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 162, 163
Emergency towing ................ 491
Towing eyelet ....................... 491
Trailer towing ........................ 161
Traction Control (TRAC).................................... 215
Transmission ... 176, 178, 180, 184
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 215
Trip information ................... 79, 84
Trip meters ........................... 77, 82
Trunk ........................................ 110 Internal trunk release lever ... 112
Smart key system ................. 110
Trunk light ............................. 112
Trunk opener ........................ 110
Wireless remote control ........ 111
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 112
Wattage ................................ 559
Turn signal lights .................... 186 Replacing light bulbs .... 481, 482
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 559
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
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