The Innova tyre size is 205/65 R15 for all versions of the original Toyota Innova, from the basic EV and G to the top VX and Z, petrol or diesel. Cheaper trims put it on 15 inch pressed steel wheels hidden by trims; the plusher ones use 15 inch alloys.
The original Innova has been out of showrooms for a long time, yet thousands still run as family carriers and taxis. If you own an old Innova, the tyre size has not changed across its life, so the answer for an old Innova tyre size is the same 205/65 R15.
Innova fitment card
- Tyre size
- 205/65 R15 on every variant, petrol and diesel
- Wheels
- 15 inch steel with covers (lower variants), 15 inch alloy (upper variants)
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Front 33 psi, rear 33 psi
- Full load pressure
- Front 33 psi, rear 36 psi
- Wheel cap
- 15 inch, for steel wheel variants
- Status
- No longer sold new; replaced by the Innova Crysta
Innova tyre size and wheel size by variant
| Variant | Front | Rear | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower variants (EV, G and similar) | 205/65 R15 | 205/65 R15 | 15 inch steel with cover |
| Upper variants (VX, Z and similar) | 205/65 R15 | 205/65 R15 | 15 inch alloy |
The Innova wheel size is 15 inch on all versions. Wheel style changed between variants and updates, but the tyre did not.
What 205/65 R15 means on a heavy MPV
Width across the tread: 205 mm. Sidewall: 65 percent of that, close to 133 mm. R tells you the build is radial, and 15 gives the wheel diameter. Stack two sidewalls on the rim and the whole tyre measures roughly 648 mm from ground to top.
That tall sidewall suits the Innova. A loaded seven or eight seater on a rear wheel drive chassis needs cushion for potholes and rough village roads. The sidewall soaks up hits that would dent a low profile tyre on a bigger rim.
Upsizing: which sizes stay close
Owners often ask about 16 inch upgrades. Here is the height check against the stock 648 mm:
| Size | Height | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65 R15 (stock) | 381 + 133 + 133 = 648 mm | none |
| 215/65 R15 | 381 + 140 + 140 = 661 mm | +2.0 percent |
| 205/60 R16 | 406 + 123 + 123 = 652 mm | +0.8 percent |
| 215/60 R16 | 406 + 129 + 129 = 664 mm | +2.6 percent |
These stay inside the 3 percent we allow. Toyota never fitted them to the original Innova, so any 16 inch rim has to copy the stock wheel's stud spacing, centre hole and offset, and the new rubber has to be rated for at least the factory load. A full load of passengers plus a roof carrier is heavy. With the car parked, swing the steering fully each way and inspect the arch liners for rub marks. Try any other combination in our tyre size calculator before buying.
Spare tyre and rotation
On this MPV the spare is slung beneath the back of the body. Road spray and mud reach it constantly; gauge it monthly and look for cracks. On a taxi Innova that does long highway runs, rotate the tyres every 8,000 to 10,000 km so the rear pair, which drives the car, does not wear out first. Include the spare in the rotation if it is the same type and on the same kind of wheel.
When to replace Innova tyres
- Grooves worn to the indicator ridges, or shallower than about 2 mm where monsoon driving is routine.
- Uneven wear on the inner edge of the front tyres, which usually points to alignment. See our wheel alignment guide.
- Sidewall bulges or deep cuts from kerbs. Have a tyre shop inspect them before the next trip.
- Tyres about five or six years old, even with tread remaining.
Pressure and other Innova pages
The right air is set out on our Innova tyre pressure page, with a separate rear figure for full load. The Innova alloy wheels page covers rim choices, and our car tyre size hub lists sizes for many other cars.
Questions owners ask
What is the old Innova tyre size?
205/65 R15. It is the same on every variant of the original Innova, petrol or diesel, steel or alloy wheels.
What is the Innova wheel size?
15 inch on every variant. Entry trims got covered steel rims; costlier trims got alloys.
Does the Innova Crysta share this tyre size?
No; the Crysta is a newer, separate MPV with its own sizes. See the Innova Crysta tyre size page for its figures.
Are 16 inch wheels possible on the old Innova?
Sizes like 205/60 R16 keep the overall height within 1 percent. Toyota did not offer them on this car, so every mounting dimension of the new wheel, offset included, has to equal the original and choose a tyre that carries the full load.
Which load index should Innova tyres have?
Pick a load rating that matches the factory tyre or exceeds it. With eight people aboard this MPV is heavy, and an under rated tyre can overheat.
Should I fit tubeless tyres on the Innova?
The 205/65 R15 tyres are normally tubeless. Steel and alloy wheels on the Innova both take tubeless tyres if the rim and valve are in good condition.