2001 Toyota RAV4 Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2001 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4.

Trim Options:

4x24x4

215/70R16 99S

Simplified Size:  215-70-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Toyota RAV4 is 215/70R16 99S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Toyota RAV4's tire size is shown below.

215

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.

16

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

99

This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1705 pounds (775 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 150 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:

4x4

235/60R16 100H

Simplified Size:  235-60-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Toyota RAV4 is 235/60R16 100H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Toyota RAV4's tire size is shown below.

235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

16

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

100

This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1760 pounds (800 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

60

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 141 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
H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.