What is the original tire size of the Highlander?
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The Highlander comes with two original tire size specifications: 235/65R18 and 235/55R20. In 235/65R18, the first number 235 represents the tire width of 235MM, 65 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 65%, meaning the section height is 65% of the width, and 18 stands for the rim diameter of 18 inches. The letter "R" in the middle denotes a radial tire. In 235/55R20, the first number 235 represents the tire width of 235MM, 55 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 55%, meaning the section height is 55% of the width, and 20 stands for the rim diameter of 20 inches. The letter "R" in the middle denotes a radial tire. The Elite trim of the Highlander is equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, featuring a robust and simple five-spoke silver design, paired with Dunlop SP-SPOORT-MAXX-050 series tires. The Premium and Platinum trims use identical 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels with slender silver-gray multi-spoke combinations, matched with Yokohama BluEarth-XT series or Dunlop SP-SPOORTMAXX-050 series tires. If you wish to replace the tires yourself, follow these steps: Retrieve the spare tire and jack, place the jack under the vehicle frame near the tire to be replaced, ensuring the jack contacts the metal part of the frame; Raise the jack until it supports the car, making sure the jack is positioned under the vehicle and at a right angle to the ground; Remove the hubcap, loosen the nuts counterclockwise without fully removing them, just enough to eliminate resistance. Keeping the tire on the ground when first loosening the nuts ensures the nuts turn instead of the tire; Turn the nuts counterclockwise until they are loose, repeat this for all lug nuts, then remove them completely; Place the new tire on the hub, carefully aligning the tire rim with the wheel bolts, install the lug nuts, and hand-tighten them until all nuts are snug. The tire replacement is now complete. Besides the model, tires also display the following common data: Tire cord material: Indicated by Chinese pinyin, such as M-cotton cord, R-rayon cord, N-nylon cord, G-steel cord, ZG-steel radial cord tire. Speed rating: Indicates the maximum speed the tire can carry a specified load under specified conditions. Letters A to Z represent certified speed ratings from 4.8km/h to 300km/h. Common speed ratings include: Q: 160km/h; H: 210km/h; V: 240km/h; W: 270km/h; Y: 300km/h; Rim specification: Shows the rim size compatible with the tire for practical use, such as "Standard rim 5.00F".