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Tubeless tires have some ability to
self-seal
if
they are punctured.
However, because leakage is often
very slow, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
Inspection
Every time you check inflation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, foreign objects, and wear.
You should look for:
• Bumps or bulges
in
the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire
if
you find either of
these
conditions.
• Cuts, splits, or cracks in
the
side
of the tire. Replace the tire
if
you
can see fabric or cord.
• Excessive tread wear.
Tires
Your car's tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down to that point, you
will see a
1/2
inch (12.7 mm) wide
band running across the tread.
This
shows there is less than 1/16 inch
(1.6
mm) of tread left on the tire. A
tire
that
is this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace
the
tire
if
you can see the
tread wear indicator in three or more
places around the tire.
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