Repairing Or Replacing Tires, Wheels, Tire Pressure Warning Valves, Transmitters And Tire Valve Caps; To Avoid Damage To The Tire Pressure Warning Valves And Transmitters; Driving On Rough Roads; Low Profile Tires And Wheels (Vehicles With 17-Inch Tires) - Toyota GT86 Owner's Manual

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NOTICE
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Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, tire pressure warning valves,
transmitters and tire valve caps
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When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional as the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters may be damaged if not handled correctly.
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Make sure to install the tire valve caps. If the tire valve caps are not
installed, water could enter the tire pressure warning valves and the tire
pressure warning valves could be bound.
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When replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than those
specified. The cap may become stuck.
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To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional or other qualified service shop as soon as possible.
Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when
replacing the tire. (P. 315)
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Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or pot holes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire air pressure, reducing the cush-
ioning ability of the tires. In addition driving on rough roads may cause dam-
age to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle's wheels and body.
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Low profile tires and wheels (vehicles with 17-inch tires)

Low profile tires may cause greater damage than usual to the tire wheel
when receiving impact from the road surface. Therefore pay attention to the
following:
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Be sure to use proper tire inflation pressure. If tires are under-inflated, they
may be damaged more severely.
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Avoid pot holes, uneven pavement, curbs and other road hazards. Failure
to do so can lead to severe tire and wheel damage.
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If tire pressures become low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.
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