Toyota CAMRY 2021, Owner'S Manual

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and
inset
*
.
Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer.
*
: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following:
●
Wheels of different sizes or types
● 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 1600 km (1000 miles).
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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.
■ When replacing wheels (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valve and
transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advance
warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are
replaced, tire pressure warning valve and transmitters must be installed.
(

P. 534)
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 (if equipped)
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