4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause loss of handling control.
I Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that
they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter,
rim width, and inset*.
Replacement wheels are available at your SUBARU dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
SUBARU does not recommend using:
G Wheels of different sizes or types
G Used wheels
G Bent wheels that have been straightened
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I Aluminum wheel precautions
G When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
G Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using
tire chains.
G Use only SUBARU genuine balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
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Maintenance and care
G Use only SUBARU wheel nuts and wrenches designed for
use with your aluminum wheels.