Aluminum Wheel Precautions - Toyota 2007 Highlander Owner's Manual

Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may
have structural damage and
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Do not use wheels other than the
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manufacturer's recommended size,
as this may cause dangerous han-
dling characteristics resulting
loss of control.
All wheel drive models:
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Do not use wheels of different
brands, sizes and types, as this
may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control.
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Aluminum wheel precautions

When installing
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check that the wheel nuts are tight
after driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles).
If you have rotated,
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therefore
changed your tires, check
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).
When using tire chains, be careful not
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to damage the aluminum wheels.
Use only Toyota
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wrench designed for
wheels.
When balancing your wheels, use only
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Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.
As with any wheel, periodically check
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in
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608)
aluminum wheels,
repaired, or
that the
wheel nuts and
your aluminum
2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)