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Tire And Wheel System: Inspection

  1. INSPECT TIRE 
    1. Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

      Cold tire inflation pressure for USA, CANADA 

      COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SPECIFICATION - USA, CANADA

      Tire size Front kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi) Rear kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi)
      P245/55R19 103S P245/65R17 105S 210 (2.1,30) 210 (2.1,30)
      210 (2.1, 30) 210 (2.1,30)

      Cold tire inflation pressure for MEXICO 

      COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SPECIFICATION - MEXICO

      Tire size Front kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi) Rear kPa (kgf/cm2 , psi)
      P245/55R19 103S P245/65R17 105S 4 passengers or less 210 (2.1, 30) 210 (2.1, 30)
      5 passengers or more 210 (2.1,30) 230 (2.3, 33)
    2. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.

    Tire runout: 

    1.4 mm (0.055 in.) or less 

    Fig 1: Checking Runout Of Tires
    G04977810Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. ROTATE TIRES 
    1. Rotate the tires as shown in the illustration (A). If the vehicle is equipped with a grand spare tire, rotate the tires as shown in the illustration (B).
  3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE 
    1. Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.
    Fig 2: Tires Rotation Diagram
    G04977811Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 3: Inspecting Wheel Balance
    G06120451Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Imbalance after adjustment: 

    8.0 g (0.018 1b) or less

    NOTE:
    • Remove dirt, oil, and water from the surface where the balance weight is to be adhered with a cleaning detergent.
    • Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.
    • Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat position shown in the illustration.
    • Push the balance weight securely with a finger to adhere it to the indicated position.
    • Do not reuse balance weights.

    HINT:

    • For 19-inch wheels both inner side and outer side balance weight are sticking type.
    • For 17-inch wheels the inner side balance weight should be installed by clipping it to the rim.
    • If necessary, check and adjust wheel balance using an on-the-car balancer.
  4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS 

    HINT:

    See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .

  5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (for 2WD) 

    HINT:

    See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .

  6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (for 4WD) 

    HINT:

    See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .

  7. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT 

    HINT:

    See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .

  8. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (for 2WD) 

    HINT:

    See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .

  9. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (for 4WD) 

    HINT:

    See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .