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Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for
further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
• Driving style.
• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inf lation pres-
sures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop
across the tire tread. These abnormal wear pat-
terns will reduce tread life, resulting in the need for
earlier tire replacement.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced
tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle
scheduled maintenance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after
six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Fail-
ure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire
failure. You could lose control and have a colli-
sion resulting in serious injury or death.
NOTE:
Wheel Valve Stem must be replaced as well when
installing new tires due to wear and tear in existing
tires.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as
little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from
contact with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of
many characteristics. They should be inspected
regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation
pressures. The manufacturer strongly recommends
that you use tires equivalent to the originals in size,
quality and performance when replacement is
needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread Wear
Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certifi-
cation Label for the size designation of your tire.
The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will
be found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire
Safety Information” section of this manual for more
information relating to the Load Index and Speed
Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or
two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever
replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifi-
cations match those of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized tire
dealer or original equipment dealer with any ques-
tions you may have on tire specifications or capabil-
ity. Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may
adversely affect the safety, handling, and ride of
your vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or
speed rating other than that specified for your
vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved
tires and wheels may change suspension di-
mensions and performance characteristics, re-
sulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpre-
dictable handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose con-
trol and have a collision resulting in serious
injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel
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