2009 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 304

4 -3 . Do-it -yourse lf m a int e na nc e Whe e ls If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause loss of handling control. n Wheel selection When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width, and offset. Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer. Toyota does not recommend using: l Wheels of different sizes or types l Used wheels l Bent wheels that have been straightened n Aluminum wheel precautions l Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your aluminum wheels. l When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km). l Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire chains. l Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and use a plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels. 4 Maintenance and care 339