Maintaining optimum tire pressure helps to keep your vehicle running smoothly and safely. Properly inflated tires can:
Some Toyota vehicles are equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System that can alert you to the need to stop and check your tires.
Front tires generally wear faster than rear tires, which makes tire rotation an important part of regular tire care.
Tires should be rotated as recommended by your Toyota vehicle maintenance schedule.
As you drive, tire tread gradually wears away, which impacts both traction and braking time.
A simple way to check your tire tread is to insert a quarter into one of the grooves. If you can see the tip of the caribou’s nose, then you many need new tires.
Your Toyota Technician can check and record tire tread depth, and examine tires for damage or wear to better determine if new tires are needed.
Many Toyota dealers offer the convenience of storage for your winter and summer tires -- so that your tires are right at hand when tire changeover season begins.
Wheel alignment should be routinely checked at least once a year. If you notice wear on the inside or outside edges of your tires, or if your vehicle is shaking or vibrating, make a service appointment today.
Different needs, different tires. Read below to find out which type of tire is the best for you.
With soft rubber compounds, a low profile and sporty appearance, most Summer Tires are designed for:
Most Toyota vehicles are equipped with “All Season” original equipment tires. They’re designed for:
Toyota Trucks and SUVs may be equipped with Light Truck original equipment tires. They’re designed for:
Winter Tires are designed to perform optimally in both snowy conditions and cold temperatures, providing the performance and safety you expect. In fact, they’re recommended as soon as average daily temperatures drop below 7°C. For passenger vehicles, they are legally required on some BC highways after October 1st and in Quebec between December 1st and March 15th.
Toyota Dealers offer a wide selection of Winter Tire brands recommended to fit your Toyota vehicle
Toyota partners with 17 of Canada’s leading Tire brands to offer you exceptional quality and service, through your Toyota dealership. Periodically, the Tire manufacturers offer promotional rebates to provide even greater value when you purchase 4 new tires.
