Toyota SEQUOIA 2003 Manual page 371

If you have tire damage such as cuts,
splits, cracks deep enough to expose
the fabric, or bulges indicating internal
damage, the tire should be replaced.
If a tire often goes flat or cannot be prop-
erly repaired due to the size or location
of a cut or other damage, it should be
replaced. If you are not sure, consult with
your Toyota dealer.
If an air loss occurs while driving, do not
continue driving with a deflated tire. Driv-
ing even a short distance can damage a
tire beyond repair.
Any tires which are over 6 years old
must be checked by a qualified techni-
cian even if damage is not obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
This also applies to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use.
03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301)
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use a tire of the
same size and construction, and the
same or greater load capacity as the
originally installed tires. Also, on four−
wheel drive models, all the tires must
be the same brand and have the same
tread patterns.
Using any other size or type of tire may
seriously affect handling, ride, speedome-
ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,
and clearance between the body and tires
or snow chains.
CAUTION
Observe the following
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
D
Do not mix radial, bias belted, or
bias−ply tires on your vehicle, as
this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control.
D
Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer's recommended size,
as this may cause dangerous han-
dling characteristics
loss of control.
D
Four−wheel drive models:
Do not use tires of different brands,
sizes, construction or
terns, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in
loss of control.
For vehicles with vehicle skid control
system—
D
Do not use tires of different brands,
sizes and constructions. This may
damage the drive system and pre-
vent the vehicle skid control system
from functioning correctly.
2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. '03 Prod. (OM34422U)
instructions.
resulting in
tread pat-
365