WHEELS AND TIRES

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1
Do not use wheels or tires other than the specific types.
2
Aluminum wheels are easily scratched. When washing them, use a soft cloth, never a wire brush. If the vehicle is steam cleaned, do not allow boiling water to contact the wheels.
3
If alkaline compounds (such as saltwater or road salts) get on aluminum wheels, wash them as soon as possible to prevent damage. Use only a neutral detergent.

NOTES REGARDING TIRE REPLACEMENT

Note the following points when tires are to be removed from or mounted onto the wheels.

1
Be careful not to damage the tire bead, the rim bead, or the edge of the rim.
2
Apply a soapy solution to the tire bead and the edge of the rim.
3
Use a wire brush, sandpaper, or cloth to clean and remove all rust and dirt from the rim edge and the rim bead. For aluminum wheels, use only a cloth for this purpose; never use a wire brush or sandpaper.
4
Remove pebbles, glass, nails, and other foreign items embedded in the tire tread.
5
Be sure the air valve is installed correctly.
6
After mounting a tire on a wheel, inflate it to 250—300 kPa (2.55—3.06 kgf/cm², 35.55—42.66 psi). Verify that the bead is seated correctly onto the rim and that there are no air leaks. Then reduce the pressure to the specified level.
7
If a tire iron is used to change a tire on an aluminum wheel, be sure to use a piece of rubber between the iron lever and the wheel to avoid damage to the wheel. Work should be done on a rubber mat, not on a hard or rough surface.

Check the following and adjust or replace as necessary.

1
Air pressure. Check the air pressure of all tires, including the spare tire, with an air pressure gauge.
The air pressure must be measured when the tire is cold.
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2
Wheel runout. Set the probe of a dial indicator against the wheel, and turn the wheel one full revolution.
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Tire wear.
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Specification	Value
Standard tiresair pressure	177kPa (1.8 kgf/cm², 26 psi)
Temporary spare tiresair pressure	412kPa (4.2 kgf/cm², 60 psi)
Wheel runout - Horizontalmax.	2.0mm (0.079 in)
Wheel runout - Verticalmax.	1.5mm (0.059 in)
Remaining tread - Ordinary tiresmin. Tire should be replaced if wear indicators are exposed.	1.6mm (0.063 in)
Remaining tread - Snow tiresTire should be replaced if wear indicators are exposed.	50%of tread

Standard tiresair pressure

177kPa (1.8 kgf/cm², 26 psi)

Temporary spare tiresair pressure

412kPa (4.2 kgf/cm², 60 psi)

Wheel runout - Horizontalmax.

2.0mm (0.079 in)

Wheel runout - Verticalmax.

1.5mm (0.059 in)

Remaining tread - Ordinary tiresmin. Tire should be replaced if wear indicators are exposed.

1.6mm (0.063 in)

Remaining tread - Snow tiresTire should be replaced if wear indicators are exposed.

50%of tread