Toyota 2011 Avalon Quick Reference Manual page 436

Tire life
n
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
n
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
Maximum load of tire
n
Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2
of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the
rear axle, whichever is greater.
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
For the GAWR, see the Certification
Label. For the maximum load of the
tire, see the load limit at maximum cold
tire inflation pressure mentioned on the
sidewall of the tire. (
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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P. 519)
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