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08 Wheels and tires
General information
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process. The temporary spare
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should also
be replaced at 6-year intervals, even if it has
never been used.
A tire's age can be determined by the DOT
stamp on the sidewall (see the illustration).
A tire with e.g., visible cracks or discoloration
should be replaced immediately.
Tread wear indicator
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The tires have wear indicator strips running
across or parallel to the tread. The letters TWI
are printed on the side of the tire. When
approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm) is left on the
tread, these strips become visible and indi-
cate that the tire should be replaced. Tires
with less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread offer very
poor traction.
When replacing worn tires, it is recommended
that the tire be identical in type (radial) and
size as the one being replaced. Using a tire of
the same make (manufacturer) will prevent
alteration of the driving characteristics of the
vehicle.
Improving tire economy
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Maintain correct tire pressure. See the tire
inflation table on page 307.
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Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard
braking and tire screeching.
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Tire wear increases with speed.
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Correct front wheel alignment is very
important.
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Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy
and driving comfort.
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Tires must maintain the same direction of
rotation throughout their lifetime.
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When replacing tires, the tires with the
most tread should be mounted on the
rear wheels to reduce the chance of over-
steer during hard braking.
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Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the
tires and/or wheels permanently.
Summer and winter tires
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The arrows shows the direction of rotation of the
tire
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When switching between summer and
winter tires, mark the tires to indicate
where they were mounted on the car,
e.g., LF = left front, RR = right rear
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Tires with tread designed to roll in only
one direction are marked with an arrow
on the sidewall.
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Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car's
braking properties and ability to force
aside rain, snow and slush.
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Option or accessory on some models
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