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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Wheels
n When replacing wheels
The wheels of your Toyota are equipped with tire pressure warning
valves an
d transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to
provide advanced warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must be installed. (→P. 259)
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause loss of
ha
ndling control.
n Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that
they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter,
rim width, and offset.
Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer.
Toyota does not recommend using:
l Whee
ls of different sizes or types
l Us
ed wheels
l Be
nt wheels that have been straightened
n Aluminum wheel precau
tions (if equipped)
l Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
l When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
l Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using
tire chains.
l Use only T
oyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a
plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
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