User Manual - Page 173

For ELEMENT 2004.

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Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitheroftheseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see fabric or cord.
Every time you check inflation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
In addition to proper inflation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you find a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you feel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comfort and tire life. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.
Excessive tread wear. Your tires
have wear indicators molded into
thetread.Whenyouseea3/8
inch (10 mm) wide band running
across the tread, there is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on
the tire. A tire this worn gives very
little traction on wet roads.
Replace the tire if you can see
threeormoretreadwear
indicators on the tire.
Tires
Maintenance
Tire Inspection Tire Maintenance
174
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
On vehicles equipped with aluminum
wheels, improper wheel weights can
damage your wheels. Use only genuine
Honda wheel weights f or balancing.
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