2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C tire size

5479-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U
Tire size( P. 549)
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 insi de the tire and the tube mainta ins the air
pressure.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “ RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 437)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 433)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 548)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the p lies in a tire.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 553)
Maximum cold tire in flation pressure ( P. 553)
This means the press ure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Q uality Grading” that follows.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” ( P. 512)
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for tempora ry
emergency use only.
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5489-1. Specifications
PRIUS c_U
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
Manufacturer’s code
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Typical DOT and Tire Iden tification Number (TIN)
Ty p e AType B
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5499-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U■
Typical tire size information
The illustration
indicates typical tire size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section widt h (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)
■Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Tire size
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5549-1. Specifications
PRIUS c_U
RimA 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distan ce 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 side The 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 separation A breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Bias ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate
angles substantially less than 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
Carcass The tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
Cord The strands forming the plies in the tire
Tire related termMeaning

5639-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being pe rformed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is required
(except Canada)
After the maintenance is performedP. 408
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehi-
cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire size
P. 434

594Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 462
Switch ................................... 206
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 86
Theft prevention labels ........... 89
Theft prevention labels ............. 89
Tire inflation pressure ............. 442
Tire information Glossary................................ 553
Size ....................................... 549
Tire identification number ..... 548
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 551
Tires Chains................................... 273
Checking ............................... 433
If you have a flat tire ............. 502
Inflation pressure .................. 541
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 434
Information ............................ 546
Replacing .............................. 502
Rotating tires......................... 433
Size ....................................... 541
Snow tires ............................. 274
Spare tire .............................. 502
Tire pressure warning system ....... ................. 434, 480
Tools ......................................... 503
Total load capacity .................. 183
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 185
Emergency towing ................ 469
Trailer towing ........................ 184 Toyota Safety Sense C............ 223
Automatic High Beam ........... 244
Front sensor ......................... 224
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 239
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ........ 229
TRAC ........................................ 263
Traction control ....................... 263
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 200
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 202
Trip information ....................... 101
Trip meter ................................... 97
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 542
USB memory .................... 282, 309
Vanity mirrors .......................... 391
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 535
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ................................... 75
Vehicle stability control .......... 263
VSC ........................................... 263
VSC OFF switch....................... 264
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