--- title: "2012-2013 Toyota Highlander Tire Size: 245/65R17" description: "Every one of 2 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x114.3. Lug nuts torque to 76 lb-ft." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/tires" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern Every one of 2 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x114.3. Lug nuts torque to 76 lb-ft. **Quick answer**: The 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander came with 2 factory tire sizes depending on trim, from 245/65R17 (Base, Plus, SE (17-in)) up. Check the table for your trim. ## 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander factory tire sizes (High confidence) | Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Base, Plus, SE (17-in) | 245/65R17 | 30 psi | 105S | | Limited, Hybrid Limited (19-in) | 245/55R19 | 30 psi | 103S | ## 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander bolt pattern and lug nut torque | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x114.3 | | Lug nut torque | 76 lb-ft | | Spare tire | Compact temporary spare under the rear of the vehicle | Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs. ## Which Toyota Highlander model years does this cover? These tire sizes specifications apply to every Toyota Highlander built from 2012 through 2013, the XU40 (2nd generation, final years), mid-size 3-row crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012) - [2013 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2013) ## What changed during the 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Carryover of the 2011 facelift (revised fascia, PSX26W fog lamps). Towing: 5,000 lbs V6 with factory tow prep (3,500 without), 1,500 lbs 2.7L, 3,500 lbs hybrid | | 2013 | Final XU40 year; subject of the 14V-148 second-row seat recall | ## 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander tire sizes: common questions ### What size tires does a 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander take? It varies by trim and wheel size, 2 factory fitments exist, from 245/65R17 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 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander? 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 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander? 30 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 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander? 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 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander come with a spare tire? Compact temporary spare under the rear of the vehicle. ## Sources - [Toyota technical data, Highlander XU40 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/highlander_40u.htm) - [Toyota TrueStart battery application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/03_Batteries2022_hi.pdf) - [Toyota Genuine spark plug application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/09_SparkPlugs2022_hi.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 14V-148, second row seat lock](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V148000) - [TirePressure.org, 2013 Toyota Highlander placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/highlander/2013) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Highlander EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Toyota_Highlander.shtml) - [XenonPro, 2011-2013 Highlander bulb size chart](https://www.xenonpro.com/blogs/home/2011-to-2013-toyota-highlander-headlight-bulb-sizes) - [AutoZone, 2013 Highlander wiper blade fitment (26/20)](https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/toyota/highlander/2013) ## Other Toyota Highlander generations - [2020-2025 Toyota Highlander tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/tires) - [2014-2019 Toyota Highlander tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/tires) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/tires). ## More for the 2012-2013 Toyota Highlander - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/battery) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.