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Checking and replacing tires
Check the tires regularly for damage
such as cuts, splits and cracks. If any
damage is found, consult with a techni-
cian and have the tire repaired or re-
placed.
CAUTION
Tread wear indicator
D Do not mix radial, bias belted, or
bias−ply tires on your vehicle. It
can cause dangerous handling char-
acteristics, resulting in loss of con-
trol.
Even if the damage does not appear seri-
ous, a qualified technician should examine
the damage. Objects which have pene-
trated the tire may have caused internal
damage.
D Do not use tires or wheels other
than the manufacturer’s recom-
mended size.
Any tires which are over six years old
must be checked by a qualified techni-
cian even if damage is not obvious.
Toyota recommends all four tires, or at
least both of the front or rear tires be
replaced at a time as a set.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tire tread for the tread wear
indicators. If the indicators show, re-
place the tires.
See ”If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 for
tire change procedure.
This also applies to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use.
When
a
tire is replaced, the wheel
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
The tires on your Toyota have built−in
tread wear indicators to help you know
when the tires need replacement. When
the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06
in.) or less, the indicators will appear. If
you can see the indicators in two or more
adjacent grooves, the tire should be re-
placed. The lower the tread, the higher
the risk of skidding.
should always be balanced.
When replacing
a
tire, use only the
An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Wheels can get out
of balance with regular use and should
therefore be balanced occasionally.
same size and construction as original-
ly installed and with the same or great-
er load capacity.
Using any other size or type of tire may
seriously affect handling, ride, speedome-
ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,
and clearance between the body and tires
or snow chains.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the air
valve should also be replaced with a
new one.
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost
if the tread wears down below 4 mm
(0.16 in.).
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