18-inch wheels with with P235/65R18 106V all-season tires are available for the Toyota Highlander. The number 235 represents the tire’s width in millimeters measured from one sidewall to the other. The width of this tire is 235 millimeters.
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Can I swap my tire for one of a different size?
Your tires’ size can be altered without actually affecting their diameter. For instance, if you desire larger rims, you can choose tires that reduce the “height” of the outer tire to make up for the larger rims.
How big are the wheels on a Toyota Highlander?
Tire sizes for the 2020 Toyota Highlander are P235/65SR18 and P235/55SR20. Wheel (rim) sizes for the 2020 Toyota Highlander are 18 x 8 and 20 x 8.
How long should a Toyota Highlander’s tires last?
An ordinary tire’s tread will wear down in around 3 years if you drive an average amount (12,000 to 15,000 miles per year). If you drive less than 12,000 miles or more recklessly, this could be shorter.
Should a Highlander have winter tires?
Are Snow Tires Necessary for Highlanders? Given its abundance of snow-handling equipment, the Highlander does not require winter tires. However, if you have the means, we strongly advise purchasing them because they can be quite useful, particularly in extremely heavy snow.
How can I tell which tires will work for my car?
To determine the best tire for your car, use the Goodyear Tire Finder, our tire size calculator. The tire finder can be used in two different ways. Utilizing information from your vehicle is the first and most common option. The second is to make use of the numbers on the sidewall of your tire.
Are tires sized 265 and 245 interchangeable?
The first thing we need make clear is that labeling a tire just based on its width is insufficient. You need at least three figures when discussing tires:
- Aspect of Height
- Width
- Compatible Rims
The 245 35 R17 tire is suitable with rims with a 17-inch diameter and has a 245 mm width and an 85.75 mm height.
The 265 40 R17 tire fits rims with a 17-inch diameter and has a width of 265 mm and a height that is 40% of 265 mm (106 mm).
The letter R stands for “Radial,” which stands for the common type of tire manufacturing. Since there are a total of eight markings in the whole naming scheme, it would be too hard to cover in this article. However, if you’re interested in learning more, see our article on tire stretching.
Price
The cost of the 245 tires is typically less than the 265 tires, however this mostly depends on the application. A tire’s price will decrease as its popularity increases.
According to what I’ve learned from my study, 245 tires can often be much less expensive than 265 tires, with the price difference occasionally reaching $150 per tire.
Handling
Wider tires have more of the road surface in contact with them, which increases their ability to offer grip and improve handling.
Although the difference between the two is slight and might not significantly affect handling, the 265 tire wins this category since it is wider than the 245 tires.
Fuel Consumption
The disadvantage of having so much surface area is now apparent. The force restraining motion when a body rolls is known as rolling resistance, commonly referred to as rolling friction or rolling drag, and it directly affects tires.
The 265 tire requires more force to move, which shouldn’t be an issue for a vehicle equipped with such a wide tire, but it will also burn more fuel due to the increased rolling resistance. Select the 245 tires if improving fuel efficiency is crucial to you.
Comfort & Noise
This is debatable, as wall height has a much greater impact on noise and comfort than tire width. The 265 tires should be more comfortable because they are both wider and taller when compared to 245/40-17 tires that have the same rim size and wall height ratio.
However, because it makes more touch with the ground, it could be noisier; however, this largely relies on the application and thread pattern.
Can I substitute 245 tires for 235?
The short answer is yes, although 235/50-18 tires will have a 10mm (0.4 in) lower overall diameter than 245/50-18 tires. Has a negligible impact on the speedometer and odometer; the speedometer will register 1.5% too high.
The alternative is to go from 245/50-18 to 235/55-18, but in this case your speedometer and odometer would read roughly 2% lower due to the overall tyre diameter increasing by 13mm (0.5 in).
How much do Toyota Highlander tires cost?
Traditional 2020 Toyota Highlander tires cost $150 to $350 each, however high-performance tires can cost upwards of $500 each.
How long do tires last?
There is no definitive way to predict how long a specific tire will survive, but there are steps a driver can take to maximize their tire investment and steer clear of using dangerous tires. People typically travel between 12,000 and 15,000 miles each year, therefore the average decent all-season tire will last between three and five years, depending on upkeep, driving habits, and other factors.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), drivers are three times more likely to be involved in accidents involving damaged tires. When it comes to the condition of tires, safer is wiser, so if there is ever any doubt about tread wear or age, have the tires inspected.