’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
Rotating tires
To equalize tire wear and help extend
D Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer’s recommended size,
as this may cause dangerous han-
dling characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires according to the main-
tenance schedule. (For scheduled main-
tenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.) Howev-
er, the most appropriate timing for tire
rotation may vary according to your
driving habits and road surface condi-
tions.
D Four−wheel drive models:
Do not use tires of different brands,
sizes, construction or tread pat-
terns, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
See “If you have a flat tire” on page 189
in Section 4 for tire change procedure.
Toyota recommends all four tires, or at
least both front or rear tires be re-
placed as a set.
With a spare tire of the same wheel type
as the installed tires
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-
ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-
proper wheel alignment, out−of−balance
wheels, or severe braking.
See “If you have a flat tire” on page 189
in Section 4 for tire change procedure.
When
a
tire is replaced, the wheel
should always be balanced.
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.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the air
valve should also be replaced with a
new one.
With a spare tire of different wheel type
from the installed tires
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