Tyre Size Guide for Common Kenyan Vehicles (Land Cruiser, Prado, Hilux, Probox, Axio)

Choosing the right tyre starts with one thing: knowing the correct size for your vehicle. Whether you run a single Probox or a fleet of Isuzu trucks across Kenya, fitting the wrong size affects fuel economy, safety, load rating and even your speedometer accuracy. This tyre size guide Kenya drivers, dealers and fleet managers can rely on breaks down how to read a tyre code, then lists the common sizes for the most popular vehicles on Kenyan roads.

At Mufamo Automotives, we supply 10,000+ tyres every month to 500+ fleet and institutional clients from our branches in Nairobi, Eldoret, Busia and Mombasa. Here is how to make sure every tyre you order is the right fit.

How to Read a Tyre Size Code

Every tyre carries a standard code printed on the sidewall, for example 265/65 R17 112H. It looks technical, but each part has a clear meaning. Once you understand it, you can confirm any tyre size in seconds.

• 265 — Section width in millimetres (the tyre’s width from sidewall to sidewall).
• 65 — Aspect ratio (the sidewall height as a percentage of the width). A lower number means a lower-profile tyre.
• R — Construction type. “R” means radial, which is standard on almost all modern vehicles in Kenya.
• 17 — Rim diameter in inches. This must match your wheel exactly.
• 112 — Load index, the maximum weight each tyre can carry. Critical for trucks and loaded fleet vehicles.
• H — Speed rating, the maximum safe speed for the tyre. Common ratings include T, H and V.

Where to Find Your Tyre Size

You do not need to guess. Your correct tyre size appears in two reliable places:

• On the existing tyre sidewall, in the format shown above.
• On the vehicle placard, usually inside the driver’s door jamb, fuel cap flap or owner’s manual.

Always match the manufacturer’s recommended size unless a qualified technician advises a load-rated upgrade for your usage.

Common Tyre Sizes for Popular Kenyan Vehicles

Below are the typical sizes for vehicles that dominate Kenyan roads, from Nairobi matatu routes to upcountry farms. Sizes can vary by model year, trim and rim option, so always confirm against your own sidewall before ordering in bulk.

Toyota Land Cruiser (V8, 200, 300 Series)

The Land Cruiser is the backbone of NGO, government and tour fleets in Kenya. Common sizes include:

• 285/60 R18
• 285/65 R17
• 265/65 R17 (common on lower trims and earlier series)

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (120, 150 Series)

A favourite for both off-road work and city use. Typical Prado sizes are:

• 265/65 R17
• 265/60 R18
• 265/70 R16 (older models)

Toyota Hilux (Single Cab, Double Cab, Revo)

The Hilux is Kenya’s workhorse pickup for farms, construction and logistics. Common fitments:

• 265/65 R17
• 265/60 R18 (Revo higher trims)
• 205 R16C or 215/70 R16 (load-rated for single-cab work duty)

Toyota Probox / Succeed

The Probox is everywhere in Kenya, from town errands to rural delivery. Its standard sizes are small and economical:

• 165 R13 (very common)
• 175/70 R14
• 155 R13 (lighter loads)

Toyota Fielder / Axio (Corolla)

Hugely popular as private cars and taxis. Typical sizes:

• 185/65 R15
• 195/65 R15
• 175/65 R15 (eco trims)

Toyota Premio / Allion

A comfortable saloon common with executives and SACCO operators. Usual sizes:

• 195/65 R15
• 205/55 R16 (higher trims)

Mazda Demio

A compact, fuel-saving hatchback popular with younger drivers. Common fitments:

• 185/65 R14
• 185/60 R15
• 195/50 R16 (sportier trims)

Nissan Note

A practical urban hatchback. Typical sizes:

• 185/70 R14
• 185/65 R15
• 195/60 R16 (higher trims)

Isuzu Trucks (NPR, FRR, FSR, FVR)

Isuzu dominates Kenya’s commercial transport. Load index and ply rating matter as much as size here. Common commercial fitments:

• 7.00 R16 (light delivery, NHR/NKR)
• 7.50 R16 (NPR class)
• 8.25 R16 and 11.00 R20 (FRR, FSR, FVR heavier duty)

For trucks, always confirm the load index and speed rating with your supplier. Under-rated tyres on a loaded truck are a safety and compliance risk.

Why Tyre Size Accuracy Matters for Fleets

For procurement and fleet managers, ordering the correct size in bulk avoids costly returns and downtime. Mismatched tyres on a fleet vehicle cause uneven wear, higher fuel consumption and faulty mileage records. Standardising sizes across similar vehicles also simplifies stock management and rotation schedules.

Mufamo currently holds Opals and Torque tyres in stock across popular Kenyan sizes, and we also supply and source on order from leading brands including Bridgestone, Michelin, BF Goodrich and TracMax. Whatever your fleet runs, we can match the correct size, load rating and speed rating.

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Order the Right Tyres in Bulk From Mufamo

Once you have confirmed your tyre size using this guide, the next step is securing reliable wholesale supply. Mufamo Automotives delivers competitively priced tyres in bulk to dealers, fleets and institutions across Kenya, backed by consistent stock and nationwide reach.

• Browse available sizes and brands on our online shop.
• Find your nearest branch in Nairobi, Eldoret, Busia or Mombasa on our store locator.
• Request a wholesale quote tailored to your fleet’s exact sizes.

Ready to order? Call our team on +254 762 228 888 or email sales@mufamoautomotives.co.ke for wholesale and bulk supply. Tell us your vehicle models and we will confirm the correct sizes, load ratings and best pricing for your order.