Tires - Toyota KLUGER 2021 Owner's Manual

Tires

Replace or rotate tires in
accordance with maintenance
schedules and treadwear.
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators
are showing on the tires. Also
check the tires for uneven wear,
such as excessive wear on one
side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and
pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is
shown by a "TWI" or "
molded into the sidewall of each tire.
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Replace the tires if the treadwear indi-
cators are showing on a tire.
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When to replace your vehicle's

tires

Tires should be replaced if:
●
The treadwear indicators are showing
on a tire.
●
You have tire damage such as cuts,
splits, cracks deep enough to expose
the fabric, and bulges indicating inter-
nal damage.
●
A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot
be properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with your
Toyota dealer.
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Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be
checked by a qualified technician even if
it has seldom or never been used or
damage is not obvious.
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Proper storage of the spare tire
As an improperly stored spare tire may
cause damage to the wire cable that
holds it, check that the spare tire is
stored properly on a daily basis.
●
If the stored spare tire appears to be
slanted or rattles while driving, the
spare tire may not be properly stored.
Store the spare tire again by perform-
ing the following tire change proce-
dure correctly:
1
" mark, etc.,
If the spare tire is slanted, the hoist
assembly may be stuck in the wheel
opening. If the spare tire rattles while
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