2000–2005 · SUV (three- and five-door)

Toyota RAV4 2nd gen (XA20) wheel fitment

The second-generation RAV4 uses the same wheel fitment on three- and five-door bodies and on early and facelifted cars. Most owners keep 16-inch wheels and fit slightly taller all-terrain tyres, while a smaller group lowers the car on 18-inch wheels.

5x114.3 bolt pattern · 60.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 16 × 6.5, 16 × 7 inch · Stock tyres: 215/70 R16, 235/60 R16

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Quick specs

Toyota RAV4 2nd gen (XA20) hub and fastener specifications
Specification	Value
Bolt pattern	5x114.3
Stock tyre sizes	215/70 R16 235/60 R16
Centre bore	60.1 mm
Fastener and thread	Wheel nut, M12x1.5
Tightening torque	103 Nm (confirm in your handbook)

Stock wheels and tyres

Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.

Factory wheels and tyres by trim and axle
Trim	Axle	Wheel	Tyre
Standard 16-inch, most markets	Front and rear	16 × 6.5 inch, ET45	215/70 R16
16x7 alloy, 215/70 R16 tyre	Front and rear	16 × 7 inch, ET45	215/70 R16
16x7 alloy, 235/60 R16 tyre (Japan 2.0, US 2004–2005)	Front and rear	16 × 7 inch, ET35	235/60 R16

Explained in our guides

Read these before choosing wheels for the RAV4: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.

Popular community setups

Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.

Taller all-terrains, no lift

Front and rear: 16 × 7 inch, ET40 · 225/75 R16

Reported on RAV4World by a 2003 AWD owner on aftermarket 16x7 ET40 wheels, with no rubbing and no need to trim the liners or remove the mudflaps.

Factory wheels with 235/70 tyres

Front and rear: 16 × 6.5 inch, ET45 · 235/70 R16

A common RAV4World size on the factory wheels and standard suspension. Some owners report no problems; others see rubbing at full lock and trim the inner liner or remove the front mudflap.

Lowered on 18s

Front and rear: 18 × 9.5 inch, ET30 · 235/45 R18

Listed for a 2004 RAV4 on lowering springs in the Custom Offsets gallery. The tyre is about 5% shorter than the standard 215/70 R16, so the speedometer reads high.

Width and offset guidance

Offset range

Check the exact setup

There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.

Common width limit

Measure before ordering

A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.

These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.

Clearance notes

All XA20 models use 5x114.3 with a 60.1 mm centre bore. Many aftermarket wheels have a larger bore and need hub-centric rings.
North American sales of this generation run from the 2001 model year; a US-market 2000 RAV4 is the earlier first generation.
Wheel nuts are M12x1.5. Toyota's figure is commonly quoted as 103 Nm; one wheel retailer lists a slightly higher value, so check the handbook if unsure.
Taller 16-inch tyres can touch the inner liner or front mudflap at full lock. Owners usually trim the liner or remove the mudflap.
Tyres more than about 4% taller than standard change the speedometer reading noticeably.
Three- and five-door cars share the same hubs and factory wheel sizes.
Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.

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Run the numbers

These tools start with the Standard 16-inch, most markets front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.

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Questions

What is the bolt pattern of a 2002 RAV4?

The 2000–2005 RAV4 uses 5x114.3 with a 60.1 mm centre bore and M12x1.5 wheel nuts.

What size tyres did a 2002 five-door have from the factory?

Most cars left the factory on 215/70 R16 tyres with 16-inch wheels. Some markets also offered 235/60 R16 on a 16x7 wheel.

What is the biggest tyre that fits without a lift?

Owners report 225/75 R16 fitting without rubbing on 16x7 ET40 wheels. 235/70 R16 also fits many cars, but some rub at full lock.

What torque do the wheel nuts need?

Toyota's figure for this generation is commonly quoted as 103 Nm.

What wheel size does the Toyota RAV4 2nd gen (XA20) use?

Factory wheels are 16 × 6.5 inch and 16 × 7 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.

What is the Toyota RAV4 2nd gen (XA20) centre bore?

60.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.

Specs checked against

This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.

Related cars

More guides from Toyota or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.