Toyota 86 Tires

Toyota 86 uses two tire sizes across the 2017 to 2020 range: 215/45R17 and 215/40R18. The 215/45R17 size appears from 2017 through 2020 and fits 17-inch rims, while 215/40R18 appears in 2019 and 2020 and fits 18-inch rims. Both are modern radial sizes with the same 215 mm section width but different aspect ratios and wheel diameters.

That means year alone is not always enough to identify the correct tire on a Toyota 86. A 2017 or 2018 car points to 215/45R17, but 2019 and 2020 cars can fall into either fitment. Check the wheel itself, the current tire sidewall, and the vehicle information sources you trust so the tire size matches the rim diameter already on the car.

On a Toyota 86, 215/45R17 breaks down into four useful measurements. The 215 is the section width in millimeters, 45 is the aspect ratio as a percentage of that width, R means radial construction, and 17 is the wheel diameter in inches. In the listed Toyota 86 fitments, this size is used on 17-inch rims and appears across all four model years shown.

That code matters because even a small change in aspect ratio or wheel diameter can affect fit and overall stance on a Toyota 86. If your car currently wears 17-inch wheels, this is the sizing format to compare against the sidewall on the vehicle now. Matching all four elements of the size code is the right starting point before you consider brand or tread style.

A 2019 Toyota 86 has two tire sizes listed because that model year includes a trim or configuration split. Both 215/45R17 and 215/40R18 appear for 2019, and the difference is tied to wheel diameter rather than a simple alternate version of the same wheel. One size is for a 17-inch rim and the other is for an 18-inch rim.

The practical takeaway is that a 2019 Toyota 86 cannot be matched by year alone. Look at the wheel diameter first, then confirm the full tire size on the sidewall. That avoids the common mistake of choosing a 17-inch tire for an 18-inch wheel, or vice versa, simply because both sizes appear under the same model year.

Toyota 86 uses two rim diameters in the years covered here: 17 inches and 18 inches. The 17-inch fitment appears from 2017 through 2020 with size 215/45R17, while the 18-inch fitment appears in 2019 and 2020 with size 215/40R18. The wheel diameter is the last number in each size code, so it is plainly built into the tire size itself.

That makes wheel diameter the first thing to verify on any Toyota 86 from the overlapping 2019 and 2020 years. If the car has its original wheels, the diameter should still be easy to confirm visually or from the sidewall. If the car has been modified, treat the actual wheel on the car as the final authority before selecting a tire.

A 2019 Toyota 86 can correctly use either 215/45R17 or 215/40R18, so the first step is to determine which wheel diameter the car actually has. The 215/45R17 size belongs to a 17-inch rim, while 215/40R18 belongs to an 18-inch rim. Both are valid 2019 fitments, but they are not interchangeable because the rim diameters differ.

Start with the tire sidewall currently on the car and compare it to the wheel diameter. If the car has aftermarket wheels, do not assume it still follows one of the original 2019 combinations without checking. A careful look at the mounted tire, the wheel size, and the car's configuration will usually settle the question faster than relying on year alone.

The listed Toyota 86 products are all blackwall tires. That matches the modern performance character of the Toyota 86 and keeps the appearance consistent across both available sizes, 215/45R17 and 215/40R18. No alternate sidewall styling appears within the current Toyota 86 product set shown here.

For most owners, that simplifies the selection process because sidewall appearance does not need to be weighed against fitment. Instead, the important variables are wheel diameter, size code, and the intended use of the car. Once those are settled, the blackwall presentation keeps the look clean and appropriate for a late-model sports coupe.

The listed Toyota 86 tires are from BFGoodrich. Within the available products, BFGoodrich covers both Toyota 86 sizes with several radial performance choices in 215/45R17 and one radial performance choice in 215/40R18. The series represented include g-Force Sport Comp 2, g-Force Comp 2 AS, and g-Force Phenom T/A.

That means brand choice is simple here, while model choice depends more on which exact size your Toyota 86 requires and how you use the car. If you have a 17-inch wheel car, there is more than one listed BFGoodrich option to compare. If you have an 18-inch wheel car, the first priority is confirming the 215/40R18 fitment before comparing anything else.

Toyota 86 tires here appear in three BFGoodrich series: g-Force Sport Comp 2, g-Force Comp 2 AS, and g-Force Phenom T/A. All of them are radial blackwall tires, but they represent different product lines within the broader performance category. The 17-inch Toyota 86 fitment has the widest spread of series choices, while the 18-inch fitment shown here is limited to g-Force Sport Comp 2.

For a Toyota 86 owner, the practical difference is that some wheel sizes simply have more series options than others. If your car runs 17-inch wheels, you can compare among multiple BFGoodrich lines while staying within the correct size. If your car runs 18-inch wheels, size accuracy becomes the main concern first, because the listed series selection is narrower.

A Toyota 86 should be stored on a clean, dry surface away from direct sunlight, ozone sources, and major temperature swings. Tires age from time, environment, and inactivity as much as from mileage, so a garage-kept car still benefits from proper storage conditions. Keeping the tires clean and maintaining the inflation pressure appropriate to the tire helps reduce flat spotting during longer parked periods.

If a Toyota 86 will sit for weeks or months, move it periodically so the same section of tire is not carrying the vehicle weight the entire time. Avoid storing the car with visibly low tires, and check pressure before the next drive. Consistent storage habits matter on a low-use sports coupe because even modern radial tires can deteriorate quietly when a collector car is seldom used.

Tires on a Toyota 86 should be inspected regularly even if the car is not driven often. A visual check for cracking, punctures, abnormal shoulder wear, embedded debris, and pressure loss is wise before any meaningful drive, with a closer inspection at routine service intervals. Performance-oriented sizes like those used on the Toyota 86 deserve attention because low-profile tires can reveal alignment or impact issues through wear patterns.

A practical routine is to inspect the Toyota 86 tires every month, then again before highway use, spirited driving, or seasonal wake-up after storage. Pay close attention to the inner sidewalls and tread edges, not just the visible outer side. Catching uneven wear early can also alert you to suspension, alignment, or inflation problems before they become more expensive than the tires themselves.

Tires on a Toyota 86 should be replaced when age, cracking, hardening, impact damage, or repeated air loss makes them questionable, even if tread depth still looks acceptable. Tread alone is not a complete measure of tire health on a low-mileage car. A sporty car such as the Toyota 86 asks a lot from its tires in braking, cornering, and stability, so structural condition matters as much as visible wear.

If your Toyota 86 spends much of its life in storage, have the tires evaluated as they age rather than waiting for the tread to disappear. Sidewall condition, date of manufacture, and overall feel on the road all belong in the decision. Replacing aging tires before they become an obvious problem is one of the simplest ways to preserve the car's balanced, predictable manners.

The listed Toyota 86 tires are modern radial performance tires in the correct 17-inch and 18-inch fitments used by the model range covered here. When the size matches the wheel, the tires are in sound condition, and the car is properly maintained, they are appropriate for normal public-road use. Safety depends on the total package, not just the size printed on the sidewall.

Before road use, make sure the Toyota 86 has matching tire sizes on the correct wheel diameter, even wear, proper inflation, and no signs of age-related deterioration or damage. Alignment and suspension condition also matter on a car with responsive handling. A correctly fitted radial tire can only do its job if the rest of the chassis is equally well sorted.

Before driving a Toyota 86, check tire pressure, visible condition, tread wear, and confirm that the tire size matches the wheel diameter on the car. That is especially important on 2019 and 2020 Toyota 86 models, where both 17-inch and 18-inch fitments appear. Also look for cuts, bulges, punctures, and any unusual wear that could point to alignment or suspension issues.

Once the tires pass inspection, give the rest of the Toyota 86 the same quick review: brakes, fluid levels, lights, and steering feel all matter. If the car has been stored, let the first drive be a short evaluation rather than an immediate long trip. A few careful miles can reveal vibration, flat spotting, or pressure problems before they become a roadside issue.

A Toyota 86 on its original tire sizes should always be driven within the capability of the exact tire fitted, the condition of that tire, and the condition of the car itself. The listed products are modern performance radials in the correct Toyota 86 sizes, but safe speed is still shaped by inflation, age, alignment, road conditions, and whether the car is mechanically healthy. Size alone does not establish a blanket safe speed.

For a Toyota 86 owner, that means using the tire as part of a complete safety check rather than treating the size code as the whole answer. If the tires are older, worn unevenly, or recently brought out of storage, drive conservatively until the car proves stable and predictable. Good judgment matters as much as specifications when a sports coupe is expected to respond quickly and accurately.