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driving styles. Due to their design,

GENERAL INFORMATION

low-profile tires and wheels are

more prone to road damage from

potholes, rough or unpaved roads,

car wash rails and curb contact

than standard tires and wheels.

A decal with tire pressure data is located

in the driver’s door opening.

Check and set the tire pressure at the

ambient temperature in which you are

intending to drive your vehicle and when

the tires are cold.

Note: Your vehicle’s warranty does

not cover these types of damage.

Tires should always be kept at the

correct inflation pressures and

extra caution should be taken when

operating on rough roads to avoid

impacts that could cause wheel

and tire damage.

Note: Check your tire pressures regularly to

optimize fuel economy.

Note: Use only approved wheel and tire

sizes. Using other sizes could damage your

vehicle and will make the National Type

Approval invalid.

Note: If you change the diameter of the tires

from that fitted at the factory, the

speedometer may not display the correct

speed. Take your vehicle to an authorized

dealer to have the engine management

system reprogrammed.

Information About Uniform

Tire Quality Grading

Note: If you intend to change the size of the

wheels from that fitted at the factory, check

the suitability with an authorized dealer.

TIRE CARE

Important information for

205/40R17 low-profile tires

and wheels If your vehicle is

equipped with 205/40R17 tires,

they are low-profile tires. These

tires and wheels are designed to

give your vehicle a sport

appearance. With low-profile tires,

you may notice an increase in road

noise and faster tire wear,

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Tire Quality Grades apply to new

pneumatic passenger car tires.

The Quality grades can be found

where applicable on the tire

sidewall between tread shoulder

and maximum section width. For

example: Treadwear 200

depending on road conditions and

Traction AA Temperature A.

These Tire Quality Grades are

determined by standards that the

United States Department of

Transportation has set.

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Tire Quality Grades apply to new

Traction AA A B C

WARNING

pneumatic passenger car tires.

They do not apply to deep tread,

winter-type snow tires,

space-saver or temporary use

spare tires, light truck or LT type

tires, tires with nominal rim

diameters of 10 to 12 inches or

limited production tires as defined

in Title 49 Code of Federal

The traction grade assigned

to this tire is based on

straight-ahead braking traction

tests, and does not include

acceleration, cornering,

hydroplaning or peak traction

characteristics.

Regulations Part 575.104 (c)(2).

U.S. Department of

The traction grades, from highest

to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The

grades represent the tire’s ability

to stop on wet pavement as

measured under controlled

conditions on specified

government test surfaces of

asphalt and concrete. A tire

marked C may have poor traction

performance.

Transportation Tire quality

grades: The U.S. Department of

Transportation requires Ford

Motor Company to give you the

following information about tire

grades exactly as the government

has written it.

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a

Temperature A B C

WARNING

comparative rating based on the

wear rate of the tire when tested

under controlled conditions on a

specified government test course.

For example, a tire graded 150

would wear one and one-half (1

½) times as well on the

The temperature grade for

this tire is established for a

tire that is properly inflated and

not overloaded. Excessive speed,

under-inflation, or excessive

loading, either separately or in

combination, can cause heat

buildup and possible tire failure.

government course as a tire

graded 100. The relative

performance of tires depends

upon the actual conditions of their

use, however, and may depart

significantly from the norm due to

variations in driving habits, service

practices, and differences in road

characteristics and climate.

The temperature grades are A

(the highest), B and C,

representing the tire’s resistance

to the generation of heat and its

ability to dissipate heat when

tested under controlled conditions

on a specified indoor laboratory

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test wheel. Sustained high

*Extra load: A class of P-metric

or Metric tires designed to carry a

heavier maximum load at 41 psi

[43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires].

Increasing the inflation pressure

beyond this pressure will not

increase the tire’s load carrying

capability.

temperature can cause the

material of the tire to degenerate

and reduce tire life, and excessive

temperature can lead to sudden

tire failure. The grade C

corresponds to a level of

performance which all passenger

car tires must meet under the

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standard No. 139. Grades B and A

represent higher levels of

*kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of

air pressure.

*PSI: Pounds per square inch, a

performance on the laboratory

test wheel than the minimum

required by law.

standard unit of air pressure.

*Cold tire pressure: The tire

pressure when the vehicle has

been stationary and out of direct

sunlight for an hour or more and

prior to the vehicle being driven for

1 mile (1.6 kilometers).

Glossary of Tire Terminology

* Tire label: A label showing the

OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes,

recommended inflation pressure

and the maximum weight the

vehicle can carry.

*Recommended inflation

pressure: The cold inflation

pressure found on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label

(affixed to either the door hinge

pillar, door-latch post, or the door

edge that meets the door-latch

post, next to the driver's seating

position), or Tire Label located on

the B-Pillar or the edge of the

driver’s door.

*Tire Identification Number

(TIN): A number on the sidewall

of each tire providing information

about the tire brand and

manufacturing plant, tire size and

date of manufacture. Also referred

to as DOT code.

*Inflation pressure: A measure

of the amount of air in a tire.

*B-pillar: The structural member

at the side of the vehicle behind

the front door

*Standard load: A class of

P-metric or Metric tires designed

to carry a maximum load at 35 psi

[37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires].

Increasing the inflation pressure

beyond this pressure will not

increase the tire’s load carrying

capability.

* Bead area of the tire: Area of

the tire next to the rim.

* Sidewall of the tire: Area

between the bead area and the

tread.

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* Tread area of the tire: Area of

Information on P Type Tires

the perimeter of the tire that

contacts the road when mounted

on the vehicle.

E

D

C

F

G

B

*Rim: The metal support (wheel)

for a tire or a tire and tube

assembly upon which the tire

beads are seated.

H

A

I

Information Contained on the

Tire Sidewall

J

Both U.S. and Canada Federal

regulations require tire

M

manufacturers to place

standardized information on the

sidewall of all tires. This

L

K

information identifies and

describes the fundamental

characteristics of the tire and also

provides a U.S. DOT Tire

Identification Number for safety

standard certification and in case

of a recall.

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P215/65R15 95H is an example of

a tire size, load index and speed

rating. The definitions of these

items are listed below. (Note that

the tire size, load index and speed

rating for your vehicle may be

different from this example.)

A. P: Indicates a tire, designated

by the Tire and Rim Association

(T&RA), that may be used for

service on cars, SUVs, minivans

and light trucks. Note: If your tire

size does not begin with a letter

this may mean it is designated by

either ETRTO (European Tire and

Rim Technical Organization) or

JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing

Association).

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B. 215: Indicates the nominal

Note: You may not find this

information on all tires because it

is not required by federal law.

width of the tire in millimeters

from sidewall edge to sidewall

edge. In general, the larger the

number, the wider the tire.

Letter

rating

Speed rating - mph

(km/h)

C. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio

which gives the tire's ratio of

height to width.

M

N

Q

R

81 mph (130 km/h)

87 mph (140 km/h)

99 mph (159 km/h)

106 mph (171 km/h)

112 mph (180 km/h)

118 mph (190 km/h)

124 mph (200 km/h)

130 mph (210 km/h)

149 mph (240 km/h)

168 mph (270 km/h)

186 mph (299 km/h)

D. R: Indicates a radial type tire.

E. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim

diameter in inches. If you change

your wheel size, you will have to

purchase new tires to match the

new wheel diameter.

S

T

F. 95: Indicates the tire's load

index. It is an index that relates to

how much weight a tire can carry.

You may find this information in

your owner’s manual. If not,

contact a local tire dealer.

U

H

V

W

Y

Note: You may not find this

information on all tires because it

is not required by federal law.

Note: For tires with a maximum

speed capability over 149 mph

(240 km/h), tire manufacturers

sometimes use the letters ZR. For

those with a maximum speed

capability over 186 mph (299

km/h), tire manufacturers always

use the letters ZR.

G. H: Indicates the tire's speed

rating. The speed rating denotes

the speed at which a tire is

designed to be driven for extended

periods of time under a standard

condition of load and inflation

pressure. The tires on your vehicle

may operate at different

conditions for load and inflation

pressure. These speed ratings may

need to be adjusted for the

difference in conditions. The

ratings range from 81 mph (130

km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h).

These ratings are listed in the

following chart.

H. U.S. DOT Tire Identification

Number (TIN): This begins with

the letters DOT and indicates that

the tire meets all federal

standards. The next two numbers

or letters are the plant code

designating where it was

manufactured, the next two are

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the tire size code and the last four

numbers represent the week and

year the tire was built. For

*Treadwear The treadwear grade

is a comparative rating based on

the wear rate of the tire when

tested under controlled conditions

on a specified government test

course. For example, a tire graded

150 would wear one and one-half

times as well on the government

course as a tire graded 100.

example, the numbers 317 mean

the 31st week of 1997. After 2000

the numbers go to four digits. For

example, 2501 means the 25th

week of 2001. The numbers in

between are identification codes

used for traceability. This

information is used to contact

customers if a tire defect requires

a recall.

*Traction: The traction grades,

from highest to lowest are AA, A,

B, and C. The grades represent the

tire's ability to stop on wet

pavement as measured under

controlled conditions on specified

government test surfaces of

asphalt and concrete. A tire

marked C may have poor traction

performance.

I. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or

AT: All Terrain, or

AS: All Season.

J. Tire Ply Composition and

Material Used: Indicates the

number of plies or the number of

layers of rubber-coated fabric in

the tire tread and sidewall. Tire

manufacturers also must indicate

the ply materials in the tire and the

sidewall, which include steel,

nylon, polyester, and others.

*Temperature: The temperature

grades are A (the highest), B and

C, representing the tire's

resistance to the generation of

heat and its ability to dissipate

heat when tested under controlled

conditions on a specified indoor

laboratory test wheel.

K. Maximum Load: Indicates the

maximum load in kilograms and

pounds that can be carried by the

tire. Refer to the Safety

Compliance Certification Label

(affixed to either the door hinge

pillar, door-latch post, or the door

edge that meets the door-latch

post, next to the driver's seating

position), for the correct tire

pressure for your vehicle.

M. Maximum Inflation

Pressure: Indicates the tire

manufacturers' maximum

permissible pressure or the

pressure at which the maximum

load can be carried by the tire. This

pressure is normally higher than

the vehicle manufacturer's

recommended cold inflation

pressure which can be found on

the Safety Compliance

L. Treadwear, Traction and

Temperature Grades:

Certification Label (affixed to

either the door hinge pillar,

door-latch post, or the door edge

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that meets the door-latch post,

next to the driver's seating

A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated

by the Tire and Rim Association

(T&RA), that is intended for

service on light trucks.

position), or Tire Label which is

located on the B-Pillar or the edge

of the driver’s door. The cold

inflation pressure should never be

set lower than the recommended

pressure on the vehicle label.

B. Load Range and Load

Inflation Limits: Indicates the

tire's load-carrying capabilities

and its inflation limits.

The tire suppliers may have

additional markings, notes or

warnings such as standard load,

radial tubeless, etc.

C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg)

at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the

maximum load and tire pressure

when the tire is used as a dual;

defined as four tires on the rear

axle (a total of six or more tires on

the vehicle).

Additional Information

Contained on the Tire Sidewall

for LT Type Tires

D. Maximum Load Single lb

(kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates

the maximum load and tire

pressure when the tire is used as

a single; defined as two tires

(total) on the rear axle.

Note: Tire Quality Grades do not

apply to this type of tire.

B

C

A

Information on T Type Tires

T145/80D16 is an example of a

tire size.

Note: The temporary tire size for

your vehicle may be different from

this example. Tire Quality Grades

do not apply to this type of tire.

D

B

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LT type tires have some additional

information beyond those of P

type tires; these differences are

described below.

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C. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio

which gives the tire's ratio of

height to width. Numbers of 70 or

lower indicate a short sidewall.

C

D

B

E

A

D. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.

R: Indicates a radial type tire.

E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim

diameter in inches. If you change

your wheel size, you will have to

purchase new tires to match the

new wheel diameter.

Location of the Tire Label

You will find a Tire Label

containing tire inflation pressure

by tire size and other important

information located on the B-Pillar

or the edge of the driver’s door.

Inflating Your Tires

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T type tires have some additional

information beyond those of P

type tires; these differences are

described below:

Safe operation of your vehicle

requires that your tires are

properly inflated. Remember that

a tire can lose up to half of its air

pressure without appearing flat.

A. T: Indicates a type of tire,

designated by the Tire and Rim

Association (T&RA), that is

intended for temporary service on

cars, SUVs, minivans and light

trucks.

Every day before you drive, check

your tires. If one looks lower than

the others, use a tire gauge to

check pressure of all tires and

adjust if required.

B. 145: Indicates the nominal

width of the tire in millimeters

from sidewall edge to sidewall

edge. In general, the larger the

number, the wider the tire.

At least once a month and before

long trips, inspect each tire and

check the tire pressure with a tire

gauge (including spare, if

equipped). Inflate all tires to the

inflation pressure recommended

by Ford Motor Company.

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You are strongly urged to buy a

(affixed to either the door hinge

pillar, door-latch post, or the door

edge that meets the door-latch

post, next to the driver's seating

position), or Tire Label which is

located on the B-Pillar or the edge

of the driver’s door. Failure to

follow the tire pressure

reliable tire pressure gauge, as

automatic service station gauges

may be inaccurate. Ford

recommends the use of a digital

or dial-type tire pressure gauge

rather than a stick-type tire

pressure gauge.

recommendations can cause

uneven treadwear patterns and

adversely affect the way your

vehicle handles

Use the recommended cold

inflation pressure for optimum tire

performance and wear.

Under-inflation or over-inflation

may cause uneven treadwear

patterns

Maximum Inflation Pressure is

the tire manufacturer's maximum

permissible pressure and the

pressure at which the maximum

load can be carried by the tire. This

pressure is normally higher than

themanufacturer’srecommended

cold inflation pressure which can

be found on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label

(affixed to either the door hinge

pillar, door-latch post, or the door

edge that meets the door-latch

post, next to the driver's seating

position), or Tire Label which is

located on the B-Pillar or the edge

of the driver’s door. The cold

inflation pressure should never be

set lower than the recommended

pressure on the Safety

WARNING

Under-inflation is the most

common cause of tire failures

and may result in severe tire

cracking, tread separation or

blowout, with unexpected loss of

vehicle control and increased risk

of injury. Under-inflation increases

sidewall flexing and rolling

resistance, resulting in heat

buildup and internal damage to

the tire. It also may result in

unnecessary tire stress, irregular

wear, loss of vehicle control and

accidents. A tire can lose up to

half of its air pressure and not

appear to be flat!

Compliance Certification Label or

Tire Label.

Always inflate your tires to the

Ford recommended inflation

pressure even if it is less than the

maximum inflation pressure

information found on the tire. The

Ford recommended tire inflation

pressure is found on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label

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When weather temperature

3. Add enough air to reach the

recommended air pressure.

changes occur, tire inflation

pressures also change. A 10°F

(6°C) temperature drop can

cause a corresponding drop of 1

psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure.

Check your tire pressures

frequently and adjust them to the

proper pressure which can be

found on the Safety Compliance

Certification Label or Tire Label.

Note: If you overfill the tire, release

air by pressing on the metal stem

in the center of the valve. Then

recheck the pressure with your tire

gauge.

4. Replace the valve cap.

5. Repeat this procedure for each

tire, including the spare.

To check the pressure in your

tire(s):

Note: Some spare tires operate at

a higher inflation pressure than the

other tires. For T type mini-spare

tires (refer to the Dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly

1. Make sure the tires are cool,

meaning they are not hot from

driving even a mile.

information for a description):

Store and maintain at 60 psi (4.15

bar). For full-size and dissimilar

spare tires (refer to the Dissimilar

spare wheel and tire assembly

information for a description):

Store and maintain at the higher of

the front and rear inflation pressure

as shown on the Tire Label.

Note: If you are checking tire

pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e.

driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km]),

never bleed or reduce air pressure.

The tires are hot from driving and

it is normal for pressures to

increase above recommended cold

pressures. A hot tire at or below

recommended cold inflation

pressure could be significantly

under-inflated.

6. Visually inspect the tires to

make sure there are no nails or

other objects embedded that

could poke a hole in the tire and

cause an air leak.

Note: If you have to drive a

distance to get air for your tire(s),

check and record the tire pressure

first and add the appropriate air

pressure when you get to the

pump. It is normal for tires to heat

up and the air pressure inside to go

up as you drive.

7. Check the sidewalls to make

sure there are no gouges, cuts or

bulges.

2. Remove the cap from the valve

on one tire, then firmly press the

tire gauge onto the valve and

measure the pressure.

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Inspecting Your Tires and

Tire Wear

Wheel Valve Stems

Periodically inspect the tire treads

for uneven or excessive wear and

remove objects such as stones,

nails or glass that may be wedged

in the tread grooves. Check the tire

and valve stems for holes, cracks,

or cuts that may permit air

leakage and repair or replace the

tire and replace the valve stem.

Inspect the tire sidewalls for

cracking, cuts, bruises and other

signs of damage or excessive

wear. If internal damage to the tire

is suspected, have the tire

demounted and inspected in case

it needs to be repaired or replaced.

For your safety, tires that are

damaged or show signs of

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When the tread is worn down to

one sixteenth of an inch (2 mm),

tires must be replaced to help

prevent your vehicle from skidding

and hydroplaning. Built-in

treadwear indicators, or wear bars,

which look like narrow strips of

smooth rubber across the tread

will appear on the tire when the

tread is worn down to one

excessive wear should not be used

because they are more likely to

blow out or fail.

sixteenth of an inch (2 mm)

Improper or inadequate vehicle

maintenance can cause tires to

wear abnormally. Inspect all your

tires, including the spare,

frequently, and replace them if

one or more of the following

conditions exist:

When the tire tread wears down

to the same height as these wear

bars, the tire is worn out and must

be replaced.

Damage

Periodically inspect the tire treads

and sidewalls for damage (such

as bulges in the tread or sidewalls,

cracks in the tread groove and

separation in the tread or

sidewall). If damage is observed

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or suspected have the tire

describes the fundamental

characteristics of the tire and also

provides a U.S. DOT Tire

Identification Number for safety

standard certification and in case

of a recall.

inspected by a tire professional.

Tires can be damaged during

off-road use, so inspection after

off-road use is also

recommended.

This begins with the letters DOT

and indicates that the tire meets

all federal standards. The next

two numbers or letters are the

plant code designating where it

was manufactured, the next two

are the tire size code and the last

four numbers represent the week

and year the tire was built. For

example, the numbers 317 mean

the 31st week of 1997. After 2000

the numbers go to four digits. For

example, 2501 means the 25th

week of 2001. The numbers in

between are identification codes

used for traceability. This

Age

WARNING

Tires degrade over time

depending on many factors

such as weather, storage

conditions, and conditions of use

(load, speed, inflation pressure,

etc.) the tires experience

throughout their lives.

In general, tires should be

replaced after six years regardless

of tread wear. However, heat

caused by hot climates or

frequent high loading conditions

can accelerate the aging process

and may require tires to be

replaced more frequently.

information is used to contact

customers if a tire defect requires

a recall.

Tire Replacement

Requirements

You should replace your spare tire

when you replace the road tires or

after six years due to aging even if

it has not been used.

Your vehicle is equipped with tires

designed to provide a safe ride

and handling capability.

U.S. DOT Tire Identification

Number (TIN)

WARNINGS

Only use replacement tires

and wheels that are the same

size, load index, speed rating and

type (such as P-metric versus

LT-metric or all-season versus

all-terrain) as those originally

provided by Ford. The

Both U.S. and Canada Federal

regulations require tire

manufacturers to place

standardized information on the

sidewall of all tires. This

information identifies and

recommended tire and wheel size

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WARNINGS

may be found on either the Safety

Compliance Certification Label

(affixed to either the door hinge

pillar, door-latch post, or the door

edge that meets the door-latch

post, next to the driver's seating

position), or the Tire Label which

is located on the B-Pillar or edge

of the driver’s door. If this

information is not found on these

labels then you should contact

your authorized dealer as soon as

possible. Use of any tire or wheel

not recommended by Ford can

affect the safety and performance

of your vehicle, which could result

in an increased risk of loss of

vehicle control, vehicle rollover,

personal injury and death.

When inflating the tire for

mounting pressures up to 20 psi

(1.38 bar) greater than the

maximum pressure on the tire

sidewall, the following

precautions must be taken to

protect the person mounting the

tire:

1. Make sure that you have the

correct tire and wheel size.

2. Lubricate the tire bead and

wheel bead seat area again.

3. Stand at a minimum of 12 ft

(3.66 m) away from the wheel

and tire assembly.

Additionally the use of

4. Use both eye and ear

protection.

non-recommended tires and

wheels could cause steering,

suspension, axle, transfer case or

power transfer unit failure. If you

have questions regarding tire

replacement, contact your

For a mounting pressure more

than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than

the maximum pressure, a Ford

dealer or other tire service

professional should do the

mounting.

authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

When mounting replacement

tires and wheels, you should

not exceed the maximum pressure

indicated on the sidewall of the

tire to set the beads without

additional precautions listed

below. If the beads do not seat at

the maximum pressure indicated,

re-lubricate and try again.

Always inflate steel carcass tires

with a remote air fill with the

person inflating standing at a

minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m) away

from the wheel and tire assembly

Important: Remember to replace

the wheel valve stems when the

road tires are replaced on your

vehicle

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It is recommended that the two

front tires or two rear tires

*Avoid potholes and objects on

the road

generally be replaced as a pair.

*Do not run over curbs or hit the

tire against a curb when parking

The tire pressure sensors mounted

in the wheels (originally installed

on your vehicle) are not designed

to be used in aftermarket wheels.

Highway Hazards

No matter how carefully you drive

there’s always the possibility that

you may eventually have a flat tire

on the highway. Drive slowly to the

closest safe area out of traffic.

This may further damage the flat

tire, but your safety is more

important.

The use of wheels or tires not

recommended by Ford Motor

Company may affect the

operation of your tire pressure

monitoring system.

If the TPMS indicator is flashing,

your TPMS is malfunctioning. Your

replacement tire might be

incompatible with your TPMS, or

some component of the TPMS

may be damaged.

If you feel a sudden vibration or

ride disturbance while driving, or

you suspect your tire or vehicle

has been damaged, immediately

reduce your speed. Drive with

caution until you can safely pull

off the road. Stop and inspect the

tires for damage. If a tire is

Safety Practices

WARNINGS

If your vehicle is stuck in

snow, mud, sand, etc., do not

rapidly spin the tires; spinning the

tires can tear the tire and cause

an explosion. A tire can explode in

as little as three to five seconds.

under-inflated or damaged,

deflate it, remove wheel and

replace it with your spare tire and

wheel. If you cannot detect a

cause, have the vehicle towed to

the nearest repair facility or tire

dealer to have the vehicle

Do not spin the wheels at

over 35 mph (56 km/h). The

tires may fail and injure a

passenger or bystander.

inspected.

Drivinghabitshaveagreatdeal

to do with your tire mileage and

safety.

*Observe posted speed limits

*Avoid fast starts, stops and turns

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Wheels and Tires

Tire and Wheel Alignment

Note: Your vehicle may be

equipped with a dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly. A

dissimilar spare wheel and tire

assembly is defined as a spare

wheel and tire assembly that is

different in brand, size or

appearance from the road tires and

wheels. If you have a dissimilar

spare wheel and tire assembly it is

intended for temporary use only

and should not be used in a tire

rotation.

A bad jolt from hitting a curb or

pothole can cause the front end

of your vehicle to become

misaligned or cause damage to

your tires. If your vehicle seems to

pull to one side when you’re

driving, the wheels may be out of

alignment. Have an authorized

dealer check the wheel alignment

periodically.

Wheel misalignment in the front

or the rear can cause uneven and

rapid treadwear of your tires and

should be corrected by an

authorized dealer. Front-wheel

drive vehicles and those with an

independent rear suspension (if

equipped) may require alignment

of all four wheels.

Note: After having your tires

rotated, inflation pressure must be

checked and adjusted to the

vehicle requirements.

Rotating your tires at the

recommended interval (as

indicated in the Scheduled

Maintenance chapter) will help

your tires wear more evenly,

providing better tire performance

and longer tire life.

The tires should also be balanced

periodically. An unbalanced tire

and wheel assembly may result in

irregular tire wear.

Front-wheel drive vehicles (front

tires on the left side of the

diagram)

Tire Rotation

Note: If your tires show uneven

wear ask an authorized dealer to

check for and correct any wheel

misalignment, tire imbalance or

mechanical problem involved

before tire rotation.

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Sometimes irregular tire wear can

be corrected by rotating the tires.

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