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USER MAINTENANCE: Engine and chassis
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Changing wheels
Instructions for alloy wheels
WHEN TO CHANGE WHEELS
• After driving the first 1600 km with light
alloy wheels fitted, check that the wheel
nuts are tightened.
If the wheel is damaged by bending, cracks or
severe corrosion, it should be replaced.
• If they were exchanged, repaired, or tires
are changed, then after 1600 km, re-check
the tightening of the wheel nuts.
If you do not replace damaged wheels, the tire may go
flat or cause the vehicle to lose controllability.
• When using snow chains, be careful not to
damage the alloy wheels.
CHOICE OF WHEEL
• Toyota recommends using genuine Toyota
wheel nuts and wrenches, designed for
alloy wheels. You can also use other nuts
and keys of the same quality.
When changing wheels, pay attention to whether
wheels of the same load capacity, diameter, rim
width, disc shape and bearing are used.
Your authorized Toyota dealer or service center, or
another properly qualified and equipped professional,
will perform the correct wheel replacement.
• When balancing wheels, Toyota recommends
using genuine Toyota balance weights.
You can also use other balancing weights
of the same quality.
Wheels of other sizes or types may adversely affect
vehicle handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling,
• As with any wheel, check alloy wheels
regularly for damage. If they are damaged,
then replace them immediately.
speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability,
headlight tilt adjustment, bumper height, ground
clearance, and body-to-tyre clearance or -with a chain.
It is not recommended to replace the wheels with used
ones, as they have already been in service and may
have more mileage and may also fail without any signs
of damage. Deformed discs that have been repaired
may be structurally compromised and should not be
used. Never use an inner tube in a leaky wheel
designed for a tubeless tyre.
WARNING
Do not use wheels of other dimensions than those
recommended by the manufacturer, as this may
cause dangerous vehicle handling characteristics,
leading to loss of vehicle control. Otherwise, an
accident resulting in death or serious injury may
occur.
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