tire type TOYOTA TACOMA 2022 User Guide

5578-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire information
Tire size ( P. 559)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 558)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 431)
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.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Q uality Grading” that follows.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 563)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 563)
This means the press ure to which a tire may be inflated.
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 tire or all season tire ( P. 435)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
Typical tire symbols
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5588-1. Specifications
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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5648-1. Specifications
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 l uggage 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
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
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming th e plies in the tire
Tire related termMeaning

609Alphabetical index
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............. 265
Radiator .................................... 425
Radio
*
Rear differential lock system............................ 308
Rear seat
Adjustment precautions ........ 144
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 58
Cleaning................................ 406
Folding down ........................ 142
Head restraints ..................... 145
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 142
Rear side marker lights ........... 219
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs............. 465
Wattage ................................ 553
Rear step bumper .................... 130
Rear turn signal lights............. 217 Replacing light bulbs............. 465
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 553
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors...... 154
Rear view monitor system
*
Refueling .................................. 232
Capacity................................ 544
Fuel types ............................. 544
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 234
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 451
Fuses .................................... 454
Light bulbs ............................ 457
Tires...................................... 511
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 451
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ............ 579
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 578
Resetting the remainder light
or message indicating
maintenance is required....... 410
Safety Connect .......................... 72
Seat belt reminder light .......... 483
Seat belts ................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 58
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 407
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) .................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer.... 483
Seat belt extender .................. 32
Seat belt pretensioners........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 482R
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 417 P. 234
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 417
P. 551
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
P. 544, 554
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 551
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference) P. 5 4 5
Engine oil type
P. 545