2001 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 197

Replacing wheels NOTICE Do not attempt to use a tire chain on the compact spare tire, as it may result in damaging to the vehicle as well as the tire. WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS If you have wheel damage such as bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the wheel should be replaced. If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss of handling control. WHEEL SELECTION When replacing wheels, use only new genuine Toyota aluminum wheels on the RAV4 EV. Correct replacement wheels are available at your EV service station. Any wheels other than the genuine Toyota aluminum wheels on the RAV4 EV may adversely affect handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis. Replacement with used wheels is not recommended as they may have been subjected to rough treatment or high mileage and could fail without warning. Also, bent wheels which have been straightened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used. Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire. CAUTION To prevent brakes: wheels. damage to the front D Use new genuine TOYOTA aluminum D Be sure to torque wheel nuts 103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf). See your EV service station when replacing any wheel. Initial adjustment of the tire pressure warning system is necessary after you have rotated your tires. See "Tire pressure warning system" in Section 1-2. 189