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Replacing wheels
As you might have difficulty in identify-
ing a flat or deflated tire, a tire pres-
sure warning system is provided on
this vehicle.
When replacing the wheels, be sure to
install tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters on the wheels. Consult your
Scion dealer about how to set up the tire
pressure warning valves and transmitters.
CAUTION
Have the tires, wheels or tire pres-
sure warning valves and transmit-
ters replaced and ID codes regis-
tered by Scion dealer. If you need
tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters, purchase from Scion
dealer.
The tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter nuts should always be
tightened to a torque of 4 N·m (0.4
kgf·m, 2.9 ft·lbf).
The use of non genuine wheels may
result in the tire pressure warning
system failure or air leak.
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss
of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
This must be observed on compact spare
tires, too.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Scion dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis.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 therefore
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.
CAUTION
Observe the following instruction.
Otherwise, an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Do not use wheels other than the
manufacturer ’s recommended size, as
this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control.
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Tires
Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure:
Front and rearTi r e siz e
Ti r e inf lat ion pr es s ur e
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel size
FrontRear
215/45ZR17220 (2.2, 32)200 (2.0, 29)17 x 7 JJ
P205/55R16220 (2.2, 32)200 (2.0, 29)16 x 6 1/ 2 J
When driving under the above vehicle conditions at sustai ned high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries
where such speeds are permitted by–law, infl ate the front tires to 260 kPa (2.7 kgf/cm2 or 2.6 bar, 38 psi), rear tires
to 210 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or 2.1 bar, 31 psi) provided that it does no t exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure
molded on the tire sidewall.
Spare
Ti r e siz e
Ti r e inf lat ion pr es s ur e
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel size
T125/70D17 98M420 (4.2, 60)17 x 4T
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·Ibf): 103 (10.5, 76)
NOTE:For complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pressure” through “Replacing wheels”, on pages 237 through 244.
