2001 Toyota Sequoia Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2001 Toyota Sequoia that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2001 Toyota Sequoia.

Trim Options:

SR5 4x2

P245/70R16 106S

Simplified Size:  245-70-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Toyota Sequoia is P245/70R16 106S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Toyota Sequoia's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

106

This tire has a load index of 106, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2090 pounds (950 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 171 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

Limited 4x2Limited 4x4SR5 4x2SR5 4x4

P265/70R16 111S

Simplified Size:  265-70-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Toyota Sequoia is P265/70R16 111S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Toyota Sequoia's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
265

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

111

This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 185 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.