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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and
inset
*
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Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer.
*
: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following:
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Wheels of different sizes or types
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Used wheels
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Bent wheels that have been straightened
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Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
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When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
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Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
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Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plas-
tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions