Rotating Tires; Installing Snow Tires And Chains - Toyota 2002 4runner Manual

Rotating tires

To equalize the wear and help extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires according to the main-
tenance schedule. (For scheduled main-
tenance information, please refer to the
"Scheduled Maintenance Guide"
"Owner's Manual Supplement".) Howev-
er, the most appropriate timing for tire
rotation may vary according to your
driving habits and road surface condi-
tions.
See "If you have a flat tire" in Section 4
for tire change procedure.
'02 4Runner_U (L/O 0108)
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-
ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-
proper wheel alignment,
wheels, or severe braking.
or
2002 MY 4RUNNER_U (OM35787U)
Installing snow tires and
chains
WHEN TO USE
CHAINS
Snow tires or chains are recommended
out–of–balance
when driving on snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
If you need snow tires, select the same
size, construction and load capacity as
the original tires on your Toyota.
Do not use tires other than those men-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Installing snow tires on the front wheels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which could cause loss of
vehicle control.
When storing removed tires, you should
store them in a cool dry place.
Mark the direction of rotation and be sure
to install them in the same direction when
replacing.
SNOW TIRES OR
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