Toyota Scion iQ EV, Owner'S Manual

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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ce and care
Wheels
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 Scion dealer.
*
: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Scion 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 Scion 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 Scion genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plastic
or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
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When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning
valves 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 valves and trans-
mitters must be installed. (

P. 286)
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