’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)
Replacing wheels
Aluminum wheel precautions
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may
have structural damage and therefore
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.
D When installing aluminum wheels,
check that the wheel nuts are tight
after driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles).
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
D If you have rotated, repaired, or
changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss
of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
D When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
CAUTION
D Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.
Do not use wheels other than the
manufacturer’s recommended size, as
this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control. Otherwise, an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
D When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
D As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
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