496 7-3 . 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 a loss of handling control .
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 the following :
• Wheels of different sizes or types
• Used wheels
• Bent wheels that have been straightened
■ When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters that allow
the tire pressure warning system to provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure . Whenever wheels are replaced , tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be
installed . ( �P . 478 )
WARNING
■ When replacing wheels ●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the Owner ’ s Manual , as this may result in a loss of handling control .
●Never use an inner tube in a
leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire . Doing so may
result in an accident , causing death or serious injury .
■ Wheel bolts Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury :
●Do not over tighten .
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts . Oil and grease may cause the wheel bolts to be excessively tightened , leading to bolt or disc wheel damage . In addition , the oil or grease can cause the wheel bolts to loosen and the wheel may fall off , causing a serious accident . Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts .
●If there are any cracks or deformations in the wheel bolts , or if the surface treatment becomes
worn , have the wheel bolts replaced at your SUBARU dealer . Failure to follow these
precautions could cause the wheel bolts to loosen and the tire to fall off , resulting in death
or serious injury .
■ Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels .
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving , possibly causing an accident .