2013 Toyota previa tire sizes & fitment

Q: Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2013 Toyota Previa?

Yes — the standard winter-tire fitment pattern is one width step narrower than OEM (e.g. 225 → 215) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter. Narrower tires increase contact pressure on snow for better traction. The Compatible alternative sizes table includes any winter-friendly options that fall within ±3% OD for this vehicle.

Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2013 Toyota Previa, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.

Approved fitments

Tire size	Rim size	PCD (bolt pattern)	Offset	Load index	Speed rating
205/65R16 OEM	6.5x16	5x114.3	39mm	95	H
215/55R17 OEM	7x17	5x114.3	50mm	94	V

2013 Toyota previa wheel bolt pattern & specs

Bolt pattern (PCD)	5x114.3
Wheel thread / lug size	M12x1.5
Center bore	60.1 mm
Source	bolt-pattern.com

The 2013 Toyota Previa uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, M12x1.5 lug thread, and a 60.1 mm center bore. Bolt pattern and hub specs are stable across a model generation; always confirm against your vehicle's existing wheel before buying aftermarket wheels, spacers, or adapters. Source: community wheel-fitment reference data. Full wheel specs →

Best by use case

Four tires, four jobs

Best all-season

Bridgestone

Turanza QuietTrack

all-season touring, UTQG 800, 80,000-mi warranty

Best budget

Goodyear

Assurance MaxLife

Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 820

Best quiet

Bridgestone

Turanza QuietTrack

68 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size

Best winter

Bridgestone

Blizzak WS90

Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip

See the best tires for the Toyota Previa, ranked by category →

Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Toyota Previa →

Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Toyota Previa factory size →

Compatible alternative sizes for 205/65R16

Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.

Alternative size	%Δ OD	Category	Verdict
`185/65R17`	-0.09%	plus 1	Safe
`195/75R15`	0.09%	winter narrower	Safe
`225/65R15`	0.09%	alternative	Safe
`215/50R18`	-0.10%	plus 2	Safe
`195/55R18`	-0.18%	plus 2	Safe

For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 205/65R16 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.

Check a different size against this vehicle

Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 205/65R16 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.

Common upgrade paths

Plus-1: 185/65R17; one rim size up, -0.09% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
Plus-2: 215/50R18; two rim sizes up, -0.10% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.

Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.

How to choose tires for the 2013 toyota previa

The 2013 Toyota Previa ships from the factory on 205/65R16 tires mounted on 6.5x16 wheels, with a load index of 95 and a speed rating of H. 2 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.

Tire choice on the Toyota Previa comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number, in this case 95), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard, here H), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.

For 2013 Toyota Previa owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.

Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2013 Toyota Previa, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.

NHTSA-reported issues for 2013 toyota previa

Complaints

Crashes

Injuries

Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (14) · Tread / Belt (4) · Sidewall (1)

Reported across: 1991 – 2001 (6 years)

What owners described

Loss of control, rollover or collision appears in 33% of these reports; about 4.0× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 12 reports covering every model year of the Toyota Previa that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problem	This subject	All tire complaints	Relative
Loss of control, rollover or collision	33%	8%	4.0×
Tread or belt separation	17%	13%	1.2×
Blowout or sudden deflation	17%	20%	0.8×
Cracking or dry rot	8%	9%	0.9×

Mileage at failure

6 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 28,500 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 10,000 and 60,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Toyota Previa. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

HANKOOK OPTIMO H724 TIRE P205/75R-14 DOT T7XC HBH. INSIDE TIRE WALL (BACK DRIVER SIDE) SEPARATED ON 04-16-14 TRAVELING I10 WEST AT ARIZONA HIGH WAY SPEED LIMIT CAUSING ACCIDENT. NOTHING WAS RUN OVER ON HIGHWAY. SEVERE, ROLL OVER ACCIDENT. MINI-VAN TOTALED. PURCHASED AT AMERICA'S TIRE 07-20-13. TIRE HAD ~ 10,000 MILES WEAR. TIRES AND PRESSURE CHECKED 8 DAYS PRIOR. INSIDE WALL SEPARATIONS ARE EXTREMELY RARE. SUSPECTED MANUFACTURING DEFECT. MANUFACTURING QUALITY CONTROL IS NOT HARD. ANY MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT PUTS HUMAN LIFE IN DANGER IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. WILL NOT PURCHASE HANKOOK TIRES AGAIN. HAVE REPORTED IT TO HANKOOK TIRES. *TR THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE INSIDE TIRE WAS MISSING A CORD IN THREE PLACES. UPDATED 07/15/15.

NHTSA complaint 1057995 · 1993 vehicle

AFTER HAVING TREAD SEPARATION DIAGNOSED BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND MY AUTO MECHANIC TOOK THE VEHICLE WITH BRIDGSTONE BT 70 TIRES TO THE FIRESTONE STORE ON BOTH OCCASIONS TO BE CHECKED FOR TREAD SEPARATION. THE FIRST TIME FIRESTONE TOLD ME THERE NO TREAD SEPARATION IN ANY OF THE TIRES, BECAUSE OF MY CONCERN I REQUESTED AND RECEIVED CONFIRMATION IN WRITING. THE SECOND TIME AT THE FIRESTONE STORE ONE TIRE WAS REPLACED, AFTER DETECTING TREAD SEPARATION, THE OTHER THREE TIRES BEING TOLD WERE OKAY. EIGHT MONTHS LATER I EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION OF ONE OF THE BRIDGESTONE BT70 TIRES WHILE TREVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, LUCKILY I HAD SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT 45 MPH BECAUSE I DETECTED SOME UNUSUAL VIBRATIONS. I HAVE THE THREE TIRES AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SEPARATED TIRES. I HAVE RECENTLY CONTACTED BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT.

NHTSA complaint 373080 · 1991 vehicle

VEHICLE'S PASSENGER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT.*MR WHILE CHANGING LANES THE VEHICLE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEWOUT. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK THE CONCRETE DIVIDER WALL. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END, FRONT QUARTER PANEL, RIGHT REAR SIDE WINDOWS, LEFT FRONT QUARTER PANEL, REAR BUMPER, RIGHT REAR TAILLIGHT COVER AND REAR WINDOW (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).

NHTSA complaint 448306 · 1995 vehicle

ON DECEMBER 27TH, 2000 ME AND MY FAMILY WERE TRAVELING ON VACATION GOING EAST ON I-10 OUT OF EL PASO, TX, RIGHT BEFORE SONORA, TX (MILE MARK 397 ON I-10) I HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE AND FELT MY VAN BOUNCING FROM THE REAR AND TRIED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VAN PULL ME COMPLETELY OF THE ROAD AND ROLLED OVER ONCE, FORTUNATELY NOBODY WAS SERIOUSLY HURT (I WAS TRAVELING WITH MY WIFE AND 3 CHILDREN) WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT THE REAR LEFT SIDE TIRE (DRIVER'S SIDE) HAD PEELED OFF THE SURFACE THREAD COMPLETELY AND HAD GOTTEN OF THE RIM CAUSING THE ACCIDENT PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED.*AK (TIRESIZE: P205/75R14)

NHTSA complaint 267026 · 1993 vehicle

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What size tires fit a 2013 Toyota Previa?

The OEM tire size for the 2013 Toyota Previa is 205/65R16 mounted on 6.5x16 wheels. Load index 95, speed rating H. Trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment; confirm against your specific vehicle's driver-door placard before purchase.

What is the bolt pattern of a 2013 Toyota Previa?

The 2013 Toyota Previa has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a 60.1 mm center bore and M12x1.5 wheel studs. Bolt pattern is consistent across the model generation; confirm against your existing wheel before fitting aftermarket wheels or adapters.

Can I run a different tire size on my 2013 Toyota Previa?

Plus-sizing (larger rim, lower aspect) is possible within ±3% of the OEM overall diameter per the ETRTO safe-fit standard. The Compatible alternative sizes table on this page lists every safe option for the OEM size. Always confirm with the manufacturer or a qualified tire shop before deviating from the placard.

Where can I buy tires for my 2013 Toyota Previa?

Online tire retailers in our affiliate network carry every size documented for this vehicle. Use the Shop online buttons above to compare prices across them; variance of $20–$40 per tire is common between merchants. The <a href="/tools/tire-install-cost-calculator/">install cost calculator</a> estimates the out-the-door including mount, balance, TPMS, and disposal by state.

What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2013 Toyota Previa?

The cold-inflation pressure is printed on the driver-door placard of your specific vehicle and varies by trim, tire size, and loaded vs unloaded condition. Typical OEM front and rear pressures fall between 30 and 36 psi for passenger trims and 32–40 psi for SUV/truck variants, but the placard is the authoritative source.

Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2013 Toyota Previa?

Yes; the standard winter-tire fitment pattern is one width step narrower than OEM (e.g. 225 → 215) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter. Narrower tires increase contact pressure on snow for better traction. The Compatible alternative sizes table includes any winter-friendly options that fall within ±3% OD for this vehicle.

How often should I rotate the tires on my 2013 Toyota Previa?

Every 5,000–7,500 miles is the typical OEM recommendation for passenger vehicles. AWD vehicles and high-torque trucks benefit from the shorter interval. Documented rotation history is also a tire-warranty prerequisite; most manufacturer treadwear claims require rotation receipts at the warranty inspection.

For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.

Sources for this page

Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Toyota Previa is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2013 Toyota Previa.
ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.

Last verified 2026-10-07.