Rotating Tires - Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual

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DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Engine and Chassis
Never use second−hand tires on your
Toyota.
Using tires whose previous history is un-
known is a risk.
Toyota recommends all four tires, or at
least both front or rear tires be re-
placed at a time as a set.
See "If you have a flat tire" on page 459
in Section 4 for tire change procedure.
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.
RAV4_EE

Rotating tires

With spare tire
Without spare tire
To equalize tire wear and help extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires approximately at the
following intervals:
Two−wheel drive models
Every 10000 km (6000 miles)
Four−wheel drive models
Every 5000 km (3000 miles)
However, the most appropriate timing
for tire rotation may vary according to
your driving habits and road surface
conditions.
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