1997 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 174

Rotating tires ! CAUTION 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. S Do not mix radial, bias belted, or bias-ply tires on your vehicle. It can cause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting in loss of control. S Do not use tire or wheels other than the manufacturer's recommended size. NOTICE Do not use tires of different brands, sizes and constructions. This may damage the drive system. Never use second-hand tires on your Toyota. Using tires whose previous history is unknown is a risk. Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both of the front or rear tires be replaced at a time as a set. See "If you have a flat tire" in Part 4 for tire change procedure. With a spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed tires With a spare tire of different wheel type from the installed tires 175