Wheels are a significant element of a car. The size and design of the wheel is an important component of the appearance of the machine. The height of the rubber profile affects the smoothness of the ride, handling, and life expectancy of the suspension. The grip properties of tires are the main component of safety. Poor quality tires will cause increased noise levels in the cabin at high speeds. Let's consider these characteristics regarding the wheels of Toyota Camry models V50, V40, V30.
White Camry 40 on huge rims
Camry V50 wheels
XV50 factory casting parameters: Central hole diameter – DIA: 60.1 mm, fastening to the hub – nut, bolt pattern 5×114.3mm, M12 x 1.5 thread
- 16 – 6.5Jx16 ET45
- 17 – 7Jx17 ET45
- 18 – 7.5×18 ET45
Let us explain with help what these letters and numbers mean. The first number is indicated for better understanding. The first number after the dash (6.5, 7, 7.5) is the width, measured in inches; to convert to centimeters, multiply this number by 2.54.
J – informs the design properties of the wheel (type of disk flange), not important for buyers.
x - indicates that the disk is not separate.
16 – landing diameter, corresponds to the diameter of the tire.
ET45 – wheel offset, in the presented case is positive and equal to 45mm.
Black hybrid Camry 50 on beautiful wheels
An important parameter is DIA (the diameter of the central hole in the Camry 50 is 60.1 mm), which must correspond to the seat of the wheel hub, measured in millimeters. If the DIA is larger than the hub, then use centering seat rings made by disc manufacturers.
bolt pattern (5x114.3) is the number of wheel fasteners and the diameter in millimeters along which the holes for bolts or nuts ( PCD ) are made.
Disc bolt pattern (PCD)
There are officially two casting options for Camry on our market: R16 and R17. R18 wheels were offered by the manufacturer in North America.
Frequently asked questions about tires
Any car owner sooner or later has questions regarding the operation of tires. We will try to answer the most frequently asked questions.
Question 1: After how many km do tires need to be changed?
Answer: The main reason for the need to replace tires is not the mileage, but their actual condition: damage to the sidewall, hernias, the degree of tread wear.
Ideally, its residual depth should be at least 1.6 mm. You can measure it, as shown in the photo below, or use the indicator marks applied to the tire by the manufacturer. Their location is designated by the abbreviation TWI.
Note: Uneven tread wear indicates that the car has a problem and should be taken to a service station. Most often, it is enough to do a wheel alignment, but it happens that a problem in the brake system is to blame.
Question 2: Where is the year of manufacture indicated on the tires?
Answer: All manufacturers print the production date of a tire on the sidewall as a four-digit number. The first pair is the serial number of the week, the second is the year.
From this date the warranty period is calculated, which in Russia for a passenger tire is 5 years.
Question 3: Is it possible to drive an all-season car all year round?
Answer: The term “all-season” does not define the seasonality of the tire. This is a type of tread that can be found on some summer and almost all winter tires. Their main difference is the rubber composition.
Summer rubber usually uses synthetic rubber, which causes the rubber to harden at low temperatures. Winter tires contain natural rubber, which allows them to remain soft even in the cold.
At temperatures above +5 degrees, they wear out quickly, which is why it is recommended to change tires to summer ones, even if they are non-studded.
Tire size XV50
Tire size for Toyota Camry XV50:
- 205/65 R16 94S
- 215/60 R17 93V
- 225/45 R18 91V
White XV50 with excellent wheels
Let's tell you what these numbers mean. The first three-digit number before the slash is the width of the tire profile, measured in millimeters. The two-digit number after the slash is the ratio of the height of the rubber profile to the width, indicated as a percentage. If the profile width is 215 and the profile height is 60, then 215x0.65 = 129 mm the height of the tire profile. The Latin letter R (Radial) means that the tire is of radial type (the radial type of automobile rubber has replaced the archaic diagonal). The two-digit number after R provides information about the tire diameter (rim diameter) and is measured in inches.
The last two-digit number is the tire load index, i.e. what load the tire can withstand within the speed index at the correct pressure. For Toyota Camry 50 tires, the load index is 93 and 94, these numbers indicate that each can withstand 650 and 670 kg, respectively. The last Latin letter is the speed index, the speed limit within which the use of tires is permissible. In the case of Camry, the speed index is indicated by letters from S to V. S – 180 km/h, V – 240 km/h.
The tire pressure should be 2.2 - 2.4 bar.
The smallest tires that will fit the Camry XV50 are 205/65R16, the maximum tire size is 225/40R19.
When choosing tires for a car, ask the seller or look at the tires yourself for the date of manufacture. Buy rubber no older than three years; after this period, it may begin to crack and lose its properties.
This is the date of manufacture of the tires.
Features of tire size markings
All markings of automobile rubber are standardized in accordance with European regulations - a tire from any manufacturer, its properties, purpose and characteristics can be “read” in the symbols on its sidewall and in catalogs.
Tire size is determined by the following symbols:
- The capital symbol (d) indicates the mounting diameter of the tire rim, expressed in inches;
- Capital (D) – indicator of the size of the outer diameter of the working tire;
- (s) – the size of the profile width (when selected, it must coincide with the size of the seating width of the rim of the working tire without load);
- (h) – percentage expression of the profile series: ratio of height to width;
- (H) – profile height indicator.
There are three types of tire tread patterns:
- A symmetrical non-directional pattern along the tread surface, running with a double seam in the center - the most common universal type;
- Directional - for improved drainage and reduced noise;
- Asymmetrical implements different tire properties in one, often used in all-season or all-terrain tires.
Full list of marking symbols:
- Indicator of maximum load weight and pressure (USA standard).
- Marker for the inside of the tire on rubber with an asymmetrical pattern. In other cases, they designate the outer side (“OUTSIDE”).
- Numbers of indicator of breaker layers, material of cord threads and type of frame.
- Manufacturer's trademark.
- Profile width indicator.
- Percentage series ratio of the height and width of the profile.
- Size designation (radial type).
- Tubeless tire.
- Rim seat diameter.
- Maximum load capacity (expressed in index).
- Speed indicator (expressed in an index).
- An indicator of the direction in the direction of travel of a tire with a directional type of pattern.
- Date of issue.
- Compliance with international safety certificates.
- Tire model.
Additional symbols on tires can indicate the characteristics of the cord (“steel”) - steel cord, versatility (“R+W”), a factory-recovered tire (“retread”) or the marking of a tubed or tubeless tire, respectively (“TT”; “ TL").
Wheel size V40
The wheel and tire sizes of the XV50 and XV40 are practically the same. “Rollers” for the forty:
- 16 – 6.5Jx16 ET45
- 17 – 7Jx17 ET50
- 18 – 7.5Jx18 ET 45
Black V40 with good wheels.
The diameter of the central hole (DIA) is 60.1 mm, fastening to the hub is a nut, drilling Camry 40 is 5x114.3.
Offset (ET45) – the distance between the vertical axis of the wheel and the plane of the attachment point to the hub. The offset can be positive (most often), zero, or negative.
The manufacturer allows the use of non-standard “rollers” on Toyota Camry XV40 and XV50 with an offset of 40mm to 50mm.
Large and small wheel diameters have pros and cons. This happens because the larger the rim, the thinner the rubber profile. Therefore, when choosing R18 rollers, a car enthusiast gets excellent appearance and handling, but loses in comfort and suspension life. By installing “sneakers” of small diameter on the Camry, it improves the smoothness of the ride and the running time of the chassis, and at the same time deteriorates the spectacular appearance and handling.
Characteristics of wheels for Toyota Camry
Size of Toyota Camry rims, tires and wheels
Over the years, the Japanese concern, which regularly updated its famous business class, improved the chassis, exterior, and equipping the car with electronic systems, but the overall base and wheel size on the Toyota Camry remained virtually unchanged for more than 35 years. Thus, the sizes of wheels and tires, depending on the modification and year of manufacture of the vehicle, had the following geometric parameters:
Wheels on Camry 4th generation
- Over the years, the wheel bolt pattern for Camry has changed only once and not so dramatically, since the wheels were always attached to 5 studs, and the circle on which the holes for them were located had a diameter of 100 mm in the 1st and 2nd generation of the model. Starting from modification 3 and until today, the drilling indicator has acquired a standard size for such cars - 114.3 mm.
- The diameter of the central hole with a bolt pattern of 5x100 was 54.1 mm, and with an indicator of 5x114.3 it increased to 60.1 mm.
- As for the size, in the 80s and 90s of the last century, almost all cars of famous brands had small diameters, and for the first modifications of the Camry this figure was R14 and R15. Since 1994, the sedan began to be equipped with 16-inch wheels in a luxury version, and with the advent of the 21st century, the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th generations began to be produced in a wider range of different configurations with wheels of 16, 17, 18 and even 19 inches.
The presence of all-wheel drive in almost all trim levels allows you to operate the Camry both on smooth asphalt in a big city and on dirt roads in rural areas; the most universal dimensions are 16 or 17 inches.
The tires on such wheels have a profile height of 55 or 60 mm, which provides a large air buffer and increases driver comfort in the cabin when driving. In addition, this wheel size is ideal for installing all-season tires, which relieves motorists of the obligation to annually re-shoe their “iron horses”.
The rim width also did not exceed 5J or 6J in the 80s and early 90s, but today anyone can purchase a Japanese business class with huge 7J or 8J wheels.
Tires for Camry 5th generation
- If you analyze the wheel offset, or ET indicator, you can see that the brand has always presented its sedan with a conservative exterior, in which comfort prevailed over spectacular appearance. Thus, the disc offset was always an impressive 40-50 mm, which provided the wheels with a deep seat under the wheel arches of the body.
- Regardless of the place of production (the first models were assembled in Japan, and in 2007 their mass production began in the Leningrad region of the Russian Federation) and generation, all cars were equipped with summer tires with a range of sizes from 185/70/R14 in 1982 to 235/40/ R19 - for 9th modification of Camry.
Important! Of course, in 2021 there are very few cars from the 80s and 90s left in operation, but almost all models of the last 3 generations are widely found throughout the country, and given the universality of the recommended parameters of wheels and tires, drivers do not experience difficulties in choosing these products if a problem arises. need for replacement.
Exclusive wheels on Camry XV70
V40 tire sizes
Tires for Camry 40 are the same size as Camry 50:
- 215/65 R16 94V
- 215/55 R17 94V
- 205/45 R18 92V
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The tire pressure should be 2.1-2.2 bar, measured in cold tires.
The smallest wheels that are installed on Camry 40 are 215/60 R16, the largest tire size is 225/40 R19.
When choosing wheels for a Toyota Camry, be guided by the tasks you would like to solve. If the main thing is the car’s appearance, performance and handling, then choose large R19 wheels. But be prepared that the smoothness of the ride will decrease, as will the service life of the suspension elements. If your goal is to drive comfortably, softly and protect the chassis, then R16 wheels are your choice.
Many car owners purchase large wheels and tires for the summer season, while winter tires remain small in diameter.
Specification of alloy wheels
The Toyota Camry XV 40 sedan was produced in the period 2006-2011. There are several specifications that differ depending on the country of release. Let's look at rims and the difference between them. The model after 2009 has undergone minor changes, the changes affected mainly the body, but this does not apply to the wheels, so there is no need to worry about finding castings specifically for this version.
The importance of casting selection is also reflected in what kind of tires will need to be supplied. The most common type of disc is R16.
It was the one that was most widespread throughout the world. More expensive trim levels include R17. Their task is to highlight the appearance of the car. But if you are not looking for improved appearance, then the previous version will be quite enough. There is also an R18 package, but it is not available in our country. It exists exclusively for American Camrys.
For a clearer understanding, the table is presented below
As you can see from the table, there are no original R19s, this is worth mentioning right away so that you do not fall for the deception of dishonest entrepreneurs.
Camry V30 tire and wheel sizes
Unlike subsequent generations, the Camry 30 was equipped with R15 wheels. They are perfect for car enthusiasts who love a soft, smooth ride and save money; such “rollers” are cheap and protect the suspension.
V30 on huge rims
Wheel sizes for XV30:
- 15 - 6.5Jx15 ET50
- 16 - 6.5Jx16 ET50
- 17 – 7.5Jx17 ET45
The diameter of the central hole (DIA) is 60.1 mm, fastening to the hub is a nut, drilling is 5x114.3, permissible offset (ET) is from 45 to 50 mm.
Good wheels for V30
Tires for Camry 30:
- 205/65 R15
- 215/60 R16
- 215/55 R17
The minimum tire size that will suit the “thirty” is 205/65 R15, the largest is 215/55 R17.
Bolt pattern parameters for Toyota wheels
Regardless of the car brand, the bolt pattern is designated PCD, which stands for Pitch Circle Diameter. This applies to all Toyota models. To make it easier to understand the meaning of the term, it is explained as the required number of holes for the wheel bolts and the diameter of the circle on which they are located. The data presented is important when choosing a new set of wheels so that there are no difficulties in the purchasing process.
On a note! Knowing the drilling value, you can choose the most suitable and optimal ones from the discs available in the store.
In addition to the drilling parameter, it is important to consider the following dimensions. They must be within the limits recommended by the manufacturer:
- The diameter of the rim, which is measured in inches.
- Rim width, also measured in inches. Most often for Camry it corresponds to 6.5.
- Wheel offset, measured in millimeters. It is the distance from the vertical axis of symmetry to the plane of contact between the hub and the disk.
- The number of holes for fastening with nuts and bolts, or simply a bolt pattern.
- Hole for mounting the hub and its dimensions. Designated DIA and is the diameter of the center hole. Also measured in millimeters.
The bolt pattern and other important dimensions for cars of the brand may vary. Crossovers and SUVs have increased mounting hole spacing and usually larger wheels. For sedans, all required dimensions are similar.
The Toyota Corolla 150 car has the following dimensions and parameters:
- Rim bolt pattern - 5×100;
- Rim width - from 6.0 to 7.0J, inches;
- Wheel offset - ET from 39 to 42 millimeters;
- The diameter of the central hole is 54.1 millimeters.
For R19 wheels of the Toyota Highlander crossover, the following parameters and sizes are used:
- Rim bolt pattern - 5×114.3;
- Rim width - 7.5J, inches;
- Wheel offset - ET 35 mm;
- The diameter of the central hole is 60.1 millimeters.
Land Cruiser 200, on R18 wheels, the dimensions and parameters are as follows:
Latest model Toyota Camry
- Rim bolt pattern - 5×150;
- Rim width - 8.5J, inches;
- Wheel offset - ET 60 mm;
- The diameter of the central hole is 110.5 millimeters.
Visually it can be very problematic to correctly determine the diameter, in contrast to the number of bolts, which are easy to count even by eye. You can measure the diameter yourself, but this requires at least a ruler, and it would be more correct to use a caliper. The accuracy of the measurement is very important; a deviation of even a millimeter is unacceptable.
Pay attention! It is important to remember that the incorrect selection of wheels or tires for any Toyota model can, at a minimum, take a lot of wasted time. Since the wrong size products will need to be returned back to the store and replaced with the correct ones... In the worst cases, this can lead to a decrease in the level of safety, since the discs are directly responsible for the quality of the car's behavior on the road surface
In the worst cases, this can lead to a decrease in safety, since the discs are directly responsible for the quality of the car's behavior on the road surface.
Non-factory wheels for Camry
When purchasing original wheels for a Camry, you don’t need to worry about whether the new wheels will fit the car. The manufacturer has taken into account all the dimensions and tolerances, all that remains is to buy and change the shoes of the car. If you are thinking about purchasing third-party disks, then carefully read and write down the following information.
Original design of Exclusive wheels
Bolt pattern – 5x114.3, i.e. The disk is fixed to the hub with five nuts, and the diameter of the circle passing through the centers of the disk mounting holes is 114.3 mm.
The minimum diameter for the Camry XV40 and XV50 is 16 inches, the maximum is 19 inches. For Camry 30, the smallest disc is 15 inches, the largest is 17 inches.
The offset for V40 is within 37-50 mm, for V50 – 40-50 mm, for V30 – 45-50 mm.
Original and replica
There are replicas that are not produced by the car manufacturer.
Toyota knows about them, but it is this copycat main company that decides what material to use and what price to set. Replicas are made in Italy, Turkey and Southeast Asia. Sometimes you can find products imported from the UAE, but in fact there is no factory in the United Arab Emirates for the production of copies of the original “casting”. It’s just that dealers in this country buy discs from Southeast Asian countries and then sell them under their own brand. There is more than one factory in China that is used by well-known replica companies.
The main difference between the original and the replica is that the manufacturing company uses more expensive and high-quality materials than the duplicate company. You can distinguish an original from a copy by the brand mark on the disc.
Thus, in Russia they officially sell 2 main types of wheels for Camry: 16 and 17 inches. If you buy something else, most likely it will be a replica, not an original. You can distinguish a branded item by the trademark on it in the form of a brand, which can only be placed if it meets all the requirements of the manufacturer.
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Top tires for Camry
Good summer tires for Camry.
Continental Conti Premium Contact 5 is a tire that has high acoustic comfort, excellent braking and road holding on dry and wet surfaces. Soft, so it wears out quickly.
Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 tires
Nokian Nordman SZ is a choice that adequately responds to low temperatures for summer tires without losing grip properties. They accelerate and brake the car well. The downside is the noise.
Yokohama BluEarth-A AE-50 is the solution if you prioritize price and reliability. Good grip on dry and wet asphalt, wear-resistant. Noisy, does not handle gravel roads well.
Michelin Energy XM2 – quiet, durable, wear-resistant. Excellent performance on asphalt in the rain. It rides poorly on wet gravel and grass.
When choosing winter tires, pay attention to the following models.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 are good non-studded tires that provide decent directional stability, cross-country ability in snowy areas, and good braking on ice. Weak deceleration on asphalt.
Goodyear Ultragrip Ice 2 is a non-studded tire. Pros: confident deceleration on ice, cross-country ability on loose snow. The downside is high noise.
Goodyear Ultragrip Ice 2
Continental Contiicecontact - studded example. Advantages: wear resistance, reliable stud fastening, good grip on winter roads. Disadvantages – not optimal behavior on wet asphalt.
Pirelli Ice Zero is a tire with studs that has a good price/quality ratio, studs with a double core, and reliability. Not recommended for regions where temperatures rise above zero during the cold season.
Pirelli Ice Zero
Generation 7
Toyota Camry with all-wheel drive
In 2011, the premiere of the 7th generation Toyota Camry took place. This is the last one for this model so far. The car again acquired an angular body, which got rid of many smooth lines. The lighting equipment has become larger and has a new look; the bumper has been made more solid and massive with triangular holes for foglights. The wheelbase and length of the Toyota Camry have increased, allowing it to compete with cars in the executive segment.
The car began to look more like Lexus products. Among its classmates, only the Nissan Teana could compete with the Toyota Camry in terms of ride comfort. Inside, climate control for rear passengers, a rear view camera and improved lighting appeared.
The most powerful engine for the Russian version of the Toyota Camry remains the same - a 3.5-liter engine (249 hp). Instead of the 2.4-liter unit, a 2.5-liter unit (181 hp) appeared. A 2-liter engine with a capacity of 148 horsepower was proposed as the base one. Initially, the sedan was supplied with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 5-speed manual transmission. Since 2014, models with a 6-band automatic transmission have become available.
Size (2011 – ….)
Changes in design have breathed new life into this car. Sales of the sedan went up again.
The 7th generation Toyota Camry is equipped with:
1. 2- and 2.5-liter versions:
- wheels – 6.5J for 16 ET45, tires – 215/60R16;
- wheels – 7J on 17 ET45, tires – 215/55R17.
2. 3-liter versions:
wheels – 7J on 17 ET45, tires – 215/55R17.
Toyota Camry remains one of the most popular and famous cars in the world. Moreover, used versions of this model are in great demand. On the Russian market, it regularly finds itself in the top 10 best-selling used cars on the market, which indicates the high quality of the car.
Purpose of tires by type of operation
- Road summer tires - for highways at above-zero air temperatures. It has a harder rubber composition with lower thermal conductivity.
- Winter tires are designed for driving on snowy and icy road surfaces in winter. They are softer and can change the degree of hardness depending on changing temperatures. Most winter tires have studs installed.
- All-season tires allow you to use your car at any time of the year. However, when choosing it, you should take into account that all characteristics will be averaged, and in Scandinavian countries its use in winter is strictly limited.
- Universal tires have a set of properties that allow them to be used simultaneously on road, unpaved and off-road surfaces.
- All-terrain tires are intended only for soft ground and off-road use. When driving on the highway, it wears out quickly, gives low stability at speed and increased noise effect.
In the Russian climate, when using a car year-round, two sets of tires are chosen: winter and summer.
A little about the evolution of the car
Considering that the Camry has been produced in one variation or another since 1980, Russian car owners have cars of various modifications on their hands. There are even some that are intended for the domestic Japanese market, but we will only talk about European options.
The chronology of Toyota Camry generations looks like this:
- Body XV10, 91-96. Initially it was only a sedan under the Scepter brand, a station wagon appeared in ’92, and in ’93 they were renamed Camry.
- Body XV20, 96-02. It was produced in various body styles, and in different countries the car bore different names. The coupe and convertible were called Solara, sedans with an extended wheelbase were called Avalon. There were other luxury modifications, but the most popular was the Camry family sedan.
- The XV30 body, which became the fifth generation, was produced from 2001 to 2005. In Russia, options were offered with a five-speed manual transmission and a 2.4-liter engine, and a four-speed automatic transmission and a 3-liter engine.
- The 2006-2011 model with the XV40 body, which in our country is more often called the Camry 40, was offered for Russia in several modifications of engines and gearboxes, and not only front-wheel drive, but also with all-wheel drive.
- The XV50 body version began to be produced in 2011. The independent Australian association ANCAP tested this version for security. According to all criteria, the car received five stars. In 2014, restyling was carried out and some shortcomings were eliminated along the way. In particular, the wheel struts were made more durable. There is already an option with a 3.5-liter engine in the model range.
- The world premiere of the sixth generation, with the XV70 body, took place in Detroit, America in 2021. By 2021, the model reached Russia, where, by the way, it has also been assembled since 2007.
Camry XV 70 – latest generation
The next change of generations had a very beneficial effect on both the functionality of the machine and its appearance. Although this four-door sedan is substantial, it is not bulky at all.
Enlarged wheel arches accommodate 18-inch wheels, although in factory configurations the Camry comes with 16 and 17-inch radii.
Let's get acquainted with the modifications and wheel sizes:
| Modifications | Disk options | What tire size | |||
| hub | basic | replacement options | base | replacement options | |
| 2.0; 2.5; 3.5 | 60,1 | 6.5*16 5*114.3 ET 45 7*17 5*114.3 45 | 6.5*16 5*114.3 ET 45 7.5*18 5*114.3 ET 45 | 215/60 R16 215/55 R17 | 205/65 R16 225/45 R18 |
| 2.5 (DAA-AXVH70) HYBRID | 60,1 | 6.5*16 5*114.3 ET 40 | 7.5*17 5*114.3 ET 45 8*18 5*114.3 ET 50 | 205/65 R16 | 215/55 R17 235/45 R18 |
| 2.5 VVT-I (206 лс) | 60,1 | 6.5*16 5*114.3 ET 40 7.5*17 5*114.3 ET 45 8*18 5*114.3 ET 50 | No options | 205/65 R16 215/55 R17 235/45 R18 | No options |
| 2.5 VVT-I (209 лс) | 60,1 | 8*19 5*114.3 ET 50 | No options | 235/40 R19 | No options |
| 3.5 VVT-I | 60,1 | 8*18 5*114.3 ET 50 | 8*19 5*114.3 ET 50 | 235/45 R18 | 235/40 R19 |
General background information
Ranges of possible values for tires and wheels of Toyota Camry 2016.
Tires
| Diameter | 16″–18″ |
| Width (mm) | 205–225 |
| Profile (%) | 45–65 |
| The smallest size | 205/65 R16 |
| The biggest size | 225/45 R18 |
Wheel disks
| Diameter | 16″–18″ |
| Width (inches) | 6.5–7.5 |
| Reach (mm) | 40–45 |
| Drills | 5×114.3 |
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Expert advice
When choosing tires for a car, you must first follow the manufacturer's instructions. Ask yourself a few questions.
- On what roads will the car be primarily used?
- Do you need increased cross-country ability?
- How much of the route will be city roads and how much will be highways?
- Will the vehicle carry heavy loads?
The answers to these and similar questions will help determine which tire parameters you need to pay special attention to.
How to choose the right wheels for Toyota Camry 2021?
3 types of rims:
- Stamped (economical price category) - made from a sheet of iron by stamping on a press.
- Light alloy - manufactured by casting (more reliable than stamped ones).
- Forged (the highest quality and more expensive than the previous ones) - made from light alloys by stamping at high temperatures.
The choice depends on financial capabilities. However, it should be borne in mind that the quality of the road surface on which you have to drive every day must also be taken into account.
So, if it gets into a hole, a stamped disk will bend and will not cause harm to the tire, but a forged or cast one can cut it. There is a possibility that the cast disc may burst or crack.
It should also be noted that repairing “stamping” wheels is cheaper than repairing cast or forged wheels. But wheels with high-quality cast and forged disks kill the suspension less, because lighter and have more perfect geometry (better balanced).
The same wheels may or may not rub with tires on the same car - wheel alignment adjustment will help here.
What is the tire pressure?
It is the driver's responsibility to constantly monitor tire pressure. This will avoid standard problems associated with vehicle operation. An abnormal pressure value often causes:
- deterioration of management;
- uneven tread wear.
Often the car owner independently reduces the pressure in the wheels of his own vehicle. This reduces the load on the suspension, and the car “passes” various road irregularities an order of magnitude easier. But it is worth noting: a decrease in pressure even by 0.1 MPa leads to serious problems. The main ones include:
- increased fuel consumption;
- rapid wear of the outer tread segments;
- the car becomes less maneuverable.
An overinflated wheel causes no less problems. The central part of the cylinder begins to wear off quickly. In addition, at ambient temperatures of more than 60 degrees Celsius, the tire may simply explode. Which will lead to driving into the oncoming lane.
Rating of the best tire manufacturers for Toyota Camry V50
Among all the Camry modifications, Russian car enthusiasts liked the 8th generation of the brand the most, which underwent 2 facelifts at once, as it was produced for 7 years - from 2011 to 2018. This generation had the body code V50 (XV50), and over the entire period of operation of the conveyor, hundreds of thousands of copies were sold around the world, and among Russian car enthusiasts this model took one of the leading positions.
Undoubtedly, every car enthusiast who operated a Camry in central Russia more than once thought about purchasing winter tires, and numerous defects on the country’s roads forced fans of the brand to often turn to tire fitting services.
This trend continues to this day, and for potential consumers, hundreds of different brands offer different tires, differing in the country of manufacture, rubber composition, tread patterns, quality, reliability, wear resistance, load and speed indices, as well as the pricing policy set by the manufacturers. Thus, the main companies producing and selling tires in Russia, which have proven themselves more than others among Toyota Camry owners, are listed below:
Of course, the oldest fans of the model, who have purchased cars that were delivered straight from Japan, often choose expensive tires from well-known world brands, and among them we can highlight products compatible with the latest generations of Camry - Goodyear Eagle Sport TZ, Dunlop Grandtrek PT3 or SP Sport FM800, Yokohama Geolandar A/TS, H/TS and SUV (for all-wheel drive versions).
On a note! The most popular brand of premium tires is the Japanese company Bridgestone, and some of its models are ideal for Toyota business class Potenza RE003 Adrenalin, Turanza T001 and My-02 Sporty Style. In addition, the Michelin Energy XM2 and Pilot Sport 4 tires behave almost perfectly.
If the tires described above seem too expensive to the car owner, he can always consider tires from Korean brands that are not much inferior in quality. Thus, the most popular modifications of tires for the Toyota Camry V50 are Hankook Ventus ME01 K114 or Prime 3 K125, Toyo Open country U/T, H/T, Proxes CF2, CF2 SUV, R1R, as well as Tranpath MPZ.
On a note! If we look at the models of one of Toyota’s main competitors, the Korean automaker Hyundai, we will notice that engineers often equip many modifications of a similar class with Kumho Ecsta HS51 and PS31 tires, and they are ideal for the Camry in all respects.
- When a driver does not have the necessary budget at all or simply does not want to spend significant money on tires for his car, he can also consider products from numerous Chinese manufacturers, among which, undoubtedly, there are decent quality tires, for example, from the Tigar concern. The models of this company are all sizes of the High Performance series. The Triangle brand has also proven itself well in the Russian market, producing business-class tires TR978, TR918, TR968, TR967 and Sportex TSH11.
- Considering that for the last 13 years Camry has been assembled mainly in Russia, car enthusiasts can safely install time-tested, domestically produced tires on its various modifications. Among them, the most popular are Viatty, Matador or the Russian division of Nokian, whose products are the best option for winter tires for the Camry in terms of price-quality ratio.
Thus, among the listed domestic Russian manufacturers, who use exclusively Western technologies and equipment to produce their products, you can safely choose tires from any series that are suitable for the Toyota Camry in size. Tires for Camry V50 Important! All the tires described above, compatible with Japanese business-class cars, are of good quality and have different prices, and the manufacturer guarantees the reliability, safety and long-term operation of its products. However, this condition applies only to those products that are actually produced in the original, and otherwise, when motorists purchase replicas or tires of dubious quality, no one can be held responsible for their unpredictable behavior on the road.
