2013–2018 XA40 (4th generation)
2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 2 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x114.3. Lug nuts torque to 76 lb-ft.
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2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 factory tire sizes
High confidence| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE, XLE, Hybrid XLE (17-in) | 225/65R17 | 33 psi | 102H |
| Limited, SE, Platinum, Hybrid SE/Limited (18-in) | 235/55R18 | 32 psi | 100V |
2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 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 cargo 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 RAV4 model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Toyota RAV4 built from 2013 through 2018 — the XA40 (4th generation), compact crossover suv. 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 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4
- 2013Generation launch: side-hinged door replaced by a liftgate, V6 and spare-on-tailgate dropped, 6-speed automatic replaces the 4-speed
- 2014Light running update: revised Entune audio system; XLE gains upgraded connectivity, Limited gets standard navigation
- 2015Blizzard Pearl Premium Package added, with unique 18-in machined-finish alloy wheels
- 2016Facelift: new fascias and headlights (9005 low beams replaced by 9012/HIR2 or LED), SE trim added, RAV4 Hybrid (2AR-FXE, AWD-i) joins the lineup
- 2017Toyota Safety Sense P (pre-collision, radar cruise, lane departure) becomes standard; Platinum trim added
- 2018Final year of the XA40; carryover mechanicals
2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 2 factory fitments exist, from 225/65R17 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 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4?
- 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 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4?
- 33 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 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4?
- 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 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 come with a spare tire?
- Compact temporary spare under the cargo floor.
Sources
- Toyota technical data, RAV4 XA40 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)
- Toyota of Glendale, RAV4 oil type & capacity guide 2013–2026
- NHTSA recall 23V-734, 12V battery hold-down (Part 573 report)
- RAV4World, 2013–2015 torque converter shudder warranty extension (T-SB-0023-15 / ZH1)
- Toyota parts, 87139-07020 cabin air filter fitment (oempartsonline)
- Toyota parts, 17801-37021 hybrid air filter fitment (oempartsonline)
- TirePressure.org, 2016 Toyota RAV4 placard pressures
- fueleconomy.gov, 2016 RAV4 / RAV4 Hybrid EPA ratings
- Motivx Tools, 2009–2018 RAV4 oil change guide (0W-20, 4.6 qt)