2012–2017 XV50 (7th generation)
2012–2017 Toyota Camry Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x114.3. Lug nuts torque to 76 lb-ft.
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2012–2017 Toyota Camry factory tire sizes
High confidence| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| L, LE, Hybrid LE (16-in steel/alloy) | 205/65R16 | 35 psi | 94S |
| SE, XLE, XLE V6, Hybrid XLE/SE (17-in) | 215/55R17 | 35 psi | 93V |
| SE V6, SE Sport, XSE (2015+) (18-in) | 225/45R18 | 33 psi | 91V |
2012–2017 Toyota Camry bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x114.3 |
| Lug nut torque | 76 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | Compact temporary spare on most trims (under trunk floor) |
Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. Wheels seat as they are driven. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Which Toyota Camry model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Toyota Camry built from 2012 through 2017 — the XV50 (7th generation), mid-size sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry
- 2012Generation launch; hybrid (AVV50) joins the lineup with 43/39 mpg (LE)
- 2014.5Mid-year 'SE Sport' package added
- 2015Facelift year: revised tire-pressure monitoring system introduced alongside the new sheetmetal and interior
- 2015–2017Major facelift: nearly every exterior panel except the roof changed, new interior, stiffer structure/suspension, new XSE trim with 18-in wheels. Mechanical specs (oil, filters, wipers, bulbs) carry over.
- 2016Carries over with no significant changes from the 2015 facelift; a Camry Special Edition trim added
2012–2017 Toyota Camry tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2012–2017 Toyota Camry take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 3 factory fitments exist, from 205/65R16 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with.
What is the bolt pattern on a 2012–2017 Toyota Camry?
- 5x114.3. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately.
What should the tire pressure be on a 2012–2017 Toyota Camry?
- 35 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it.
What is the lug nut torque for a 2012–2017 Toyota Camry?
- 76 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Does the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry come with a spare tire?
- Compact temporary spare on most trims (under trunk floor).
Sources
- Toyota technical data, Camry XV50 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)
- Toyota parts catalog, 04152-YZZA1 oil filter element (parts.toyota.com)
- NHTSA TSB library, T-SB-0034-14 torque converter shudder
- TirePressure.org, 2012 Toyota Camry placard pressures
- Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Camry / Camry Hybrid EPA ratings
- Toyota USA Newsroom, 2015 Camry redesign
