TIRE CHART edited 19 Jul 2024
Edited 19 Jul 2024. Added 195/80-16. If you find the information useful, please hit the like button.
I'm trying to get information on tire sizes and issues for everyone. This is a common question that I've seen here.
Remember clearance issues depend on a lot of things, load in vehicle, tired old springs, rim offset, lifts, lowering, rim spacers, brand and model of tire, and automatic or manual transmission (the automatic protrudes further into the wheel well than the manual). The 3 door may sit a little higher because it is a bit lighter than the 5 door version. The specifications reported below may vary somewhat depending on brand and model of tire, the information was gleaned from TireRack.com.
Click here for a Tire size guide.
When you make a significant size change to smaller or larger tires your speedometer is thrown off to re-calibrate see this link Speedometer Re-calibration
The list below is some tried and true experiments from folks who have put smaller and larger tires on their RAV4.1s stock, lowered, and lifted. It also matters if you have a manual or automatic transmission because the automatic transmission sticks out into the wheel well further so keep that in mind.
* 15" rims: Several people have reported success with using 15" rims so I decided to add the information, however and this is a big however, the rims will have to be very deep with an offset around ET8 or long wheel spacers so the rim will clear the caliper. I don't know for certain because I haven't tried it, so make sure you try before you buy. Remember, the larger the offset/spacer the more wear you may be putting on other suspension components like the wheel bearings.
** 235/75-16 Firestone Destination A/T tires is what I currently have and it is just too large even with an OME lift, front 30mm strut spacers, and 25mm wheel spacers. I made it work by removing the "bump" at the rear lower area of the front wheel wells and with the judicious application of an instrument of destruction (4lb sledge hammer) to the lower inner front wheel wells. Others claim to have installed this size of tire but no information as to any problems that had to be resolved.
Any sizes larger than 29.5" are likely to require more than a lift and spacers to work without rubbing.
Anything 28.4" and larger will likely require modifying or removing the "bump" on the front wheel wells. Tires 28.6" and larger tires may require a lift. Anything 29.5" and larger will require modification of the front wheel wells.
Tire weight is heavily dependent on what type of tire you are buying, generally street tires weigh less than all terrain tires, and mud tires weigh even more. You may notice that some smaller tires weigh far more than larger ones, and this is because of the differences in tire types.
Keep in mind tires that are larger or smaller in diameter, heavier, has a wider foot print, and/or increased traction than stock will likely lower your fuel mileage.
Obviously there are many more sizes out there, keep us posted, let us know what you are running and what challenges you had to get it to work, and I'll try to keep this chart updated.
Please click like if you find the information useful.
Edited 19 Jul 2024. Added 195/80-16. If you find the information useful, please hit the like button.
I'm trying to get information on tire sizes and issues for everyone. This is a common question that I've seen here.
Remember clearance issues depend on a lot of things, load in vehicle, tired old springs, rim offset, lifts, lowering, rim spacers, brand and model of tire, and automatic or manual transmission (the automatic protrudes further into the wheel well than the manual). The 3 door may sit a little higher because it is a bit lighter than the 5 door version. The specifications reported below may vary somewhat depending on brand and model of tire, the information was gleaned from TireRack.com.
Click here for a Tire size guide.
When you make a significant size change to smaller or larger tires your speedometer is thrown off to re-calibrate see this link Speedometer Re-calibration
The list below is some tried and true experiments from folks who have put smaller and larger tires on their RAV4.1s stock, lowered, and lifted. It also matters if you have a manual or automatic transmission because the automatic transmission sticks out into the wheel well further so keep that in mind.
| TIRE SIZE | RIM WIDTH RANGE | SECTION WIDTH | TREAD WIDTH | OVERALL DIAMETER | REVOLUTIONS PER MILE | REQUIRES LIFT | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *15 Inch: | |||||||
| 235/75-15 | 6.5-8.0" | 9.3" | 7.2" | 28.9" | 719 | Probably | Minor rubbing reported |
| 16 Inch: | |||||||
| 215/65-16 | 6.0-7.5" | 8.7" | 7.0" | 27.0" | 769 | No | No problems reported stock |
| 235/60-16 | 6.5-8.5" | 9.4" | 8" | 27.0" | 769 | No | Optional from Toyota |
| 205/70-16 | 5.0-7.0" | 8.2" | 6.1" | 27.3" | 762 | No | No problems reported stock |
| 195/70-16 | 5.0-6.0" | 7.7" | 6.2" | 27.5" | 757 | No | No problems reported stock |
| 215/70-16 | 5.5-7.0" | 8.7" | 7.0" | 27.9" | 746 | No | Stock |
| 235/65-16 | 6.5-8.5" | 9.5" | 7.1" | 28.0" | 742 | No | No problems reported stock |
| 195/80-16 | 5-6.5" | 7.7" | 6.2 | 28.3" | 735 | No | No reports. Appears to be an European tire size. |
| 225/70-16 | 6.0-7.5" | 6.5" | 6.8" | 28.4" | 733 | No | Some report minor rubbing |
| 215/75-16 | 5.5-7.0" | 8.5" | 6.2" | 28.9" | 719 | Probably | Rubbing on full lockup stock |
| 235/70-16 | 6.0-8.0" | 9.5" | 7.4" | 29.0" | 719 | Yes | Rubbing on full lockup stock |
| 255/65-16 | 7.0-9.0" | 10.2" | 8.1" | 29.1" | 717 | Yes | Rubbing on full lockup stock |
| 225/75-16 | 6.0-7.5" | 8.8" | 7.2" | 29.3" | 711 | Yes | Rubbing stock |
| 245/70-16 | 6.5-8.0" | 9.8" | 7.7" | 29.5" | 705 | Yes | Rubbing stock |
| **235/75-16 | 6.0-7.5" | 9.3" | 7.4" | 29.9" | 698 | Yes | Too big, see note |
| 17 Inch: | |||||||
| 225/65-17 | 6.5-8.0" | 6.5" | 8.9" | 28.5" | 728 | No | No problems reported for stock RAV4.1s |
| 235/65-17 | 6.5-8.5" | 9.5" | 7.4" | 29.1" | 719 | Yes | Rubbing on full lockup stock |
| 245/65-17 | 7.0-8.5" | 9.8" | 7.4" | 29.5" | 705 | Yes | Rubbing stock |
| 245/70-17 | 6.5-8" | 9.8" | 7.4" | 30.6" | 681 | Yes | This size reported but no discussion on any problems. Much too big. |
| 245/75-17 | 6.5-7.5" | 9.8" | 7.7" | 31.5" | 660 | No way | Way too big would need major suspension, cv axle, and wheel well modifications |
| 18 Inch: | |||||||
| 225/40-18 | 7.5-9" | 9.1" | 7.9" | 25.1" | 829 | No | No problems reported for stock RAV4.1s |
| 255/45-18 | 8.0-9.5" | 10.0" | 8.5" | 27.0" | 769 | No | No problems reported for stock RAV4.1s |
| 235/50-18 | 6.5-8.5" | 9.7" | 8.8" | 27.2" | 762 | No | No problems reported for stock or lowered RAV4.1s |
| 225/55-18 | 6.0-8.0" | 9.1" | 7.0" | 27.8" | 748 | No | No problems reported stock |
| 235/55-18 | 6.5-8.5" | 9.7" | 7.9" | 28.1" | 742 | No | Requires bump removal and minor front wheel well mod |
* 15" rims: Several people have reported success with using 15" rims so I decided to add the information, however and this is a big however, the rims will have to be very deep with an offset around ET8 or long wheel spacers so the rim will clear the caliper. I don't know for certain because I haven't tried it, so make sure you try before you buy. Remember, the larger the offset/spacer the more wear you may be putting on other suspension components like the wheel bearings.
** 235/75-16 Firestone Destination A/T tires is what I currently have and it is just too large even with an OME lift, front 30mm strut spacers, and 25mm wheel spacers. I made it work by removing the "bump" at the rear lower area of the front wheel wells and with the judicious application of an instrument of destruction (4lb sledge hammer) to the lower inner front wheel wells. Others claim to have installed this size of tire but no information as to any problems that had to be resolved.
Any sizes larger than 29.5" are likely to require more than a lift and spacers to work without rubbing.
Anything 28.4" and larger will likely require modifying or removing the "bump" on the front wheel wells. Tires 28.6" and larger tires may require a lift. Anything 29.5" and larger will require modification of the front wheel wells.
Tire weight is heavily dependent on what type of tire you are buying, generally street tires weigh less than all terrain tires, and mud tires weigh even more. You may notice that some smaller tires weigh far more than larger ones, and this is because of the differences in tire types.
Keep in mind tires that are larger or smaller in diameter, heavier, has a wider foot print, and/or increased traction than stock will likely lower your fuel mileage.
Obviously there are many more sizes out there, keep us posted, let us know what you are running and what challenges you had to get it to work, and I'll try to keep this chart updated.
Please click like if you find the information useful.
