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Tyres

To safely operate your vehicle, your

tyres must be the proper type and

size, in good condition with adequate

tread, and correctly inflated. The

following pages give more detailed

information on how and when to

check air pressure, how to inspect

your tyres for damage and wear, and

what to do when your tyres need to

be replaced.

Inflation

Check the pressure in the tyres

Keeping the tyres properly inflated

provides the best combination of

handling, tread life, and riding

comfort. Underinflated tyres wear

unevenly, adversely affect handling

and fuel economy, and are more

likely to fail from being overheated.

Overinflated tyres can make your

vehicle ride more harshly, are more

prone to damage from road hazards,

and wear unevenly.

when they are cold. This means the

vehicle has been parked for at least 3

hours. If you have to drive the

vehicle before checking the tyre

pressure, the tyres can still be

considered ‘‘cold’’ if you drive less

than 1.6 km (1 mile).

If you check the pressure when the

tyres are hot [the vehicle has been

driven several kilometers (miles)],

you will see readings 30 to 40 kPa

(0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm , 4 to 6 psi) higher

than the cold reading. This is normal.

Do not let air out to match the

specified cold pressure. The tyre will

be underinflated.

Using tyres that are

excessively worn or

improperly inflated can cause

a crash in which you can be

seriously hurt or killed.

We recommend that you visually

check your tyres every day. If you

think a tyre might be low, check it

immediately with a tyre gauge.

Use a gauge to measure the air

pressure at least once a month. Even

tyres that are in good condition may

lose 7 to 15 kPa (0.07 to 0.15

kgf/cm , 1 to 2 psi) per month.

Remember to check the spare tyre at

the same time you check all the

other tyres.

Follow all instructions in this

owner’s manual regarding

tyre inflation and

maintenance.

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You should use your own tyre

pressure gauge and use it whenever

you check your tyre pressures. This

will make it easier for you to tell if a

pressure loss is due to a tyre

problem and not due to a variation

between gauges.

Inspection

TREAD WEAR INDICATOR

Every time you check inflation, you

should also examine the tyres for

damage, foreign objects, and wear.

You should look for:

Bumps or bulges in the tread or

side of the tyre. Replace the tyre if

you find either of these conditions.

Recommended Tyre Pressures

The recommended cold tyre

pressures are given on the tyre

information label on the driver’s

doorjamb.

Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side

of the tyre. Replace the tyre if you

can see fabric or cord.

INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS

Your vehicle’s tyres have wear

Tubeless tyres 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 tyre starts losing

pressure.

indicators moulded into the tread.

When the tread wears down to that

point, you will see a 12.7 mm (1/2

inch) wide band running across the

tread. This shows there is less than

1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread left on

the tyre. A tyre that is this worn

gives very little traction on wet roads.

You should replace the tyre if you

can see the tread wear indicator in

three or more places around the tyre.

Excessive tread wear.

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Make sure the installer balances the

wheels when you have new tyres

installed. This increases riding

comfort and tyre life. Your vehicle’s

original tyres were dynamic or ‘‘spin’’

balanced at the factory. For best

results, have the installer perform a

dynamic balance.

Tyre Rotation

In addition to proper inflation,

correct wheel alignment helps to

decrease tyre wear. If you find a tyre

is worn unevenly, have your dealer

check the wheel alignment.

Front

The tyres were properly balanced by

the factory. They may need to be

rebalanced at some time before they

are worn out. Have your dealer

check the tyres if you feel a consis-

tent vibration while driving. A tyre

should always be rebalanced if it is

removed from the wheel for repair.

(Only on vehicles equipped with

aluminium wheels)

Improper wheel weights can damage

your vehicle’s aluminium wheels.

Use only genuine Honda wheel

weights for balancing.

(For non-directional (For directional

tyres and wheels) tyres and wheels)

To help increase tyre life and

distribute wear more evenly, you

should have the tyres rotated every

10,000 km (6,250 miles). Move the

tyres to the positions shown in the

charts each time they are rotated.

The above illustration shows how

the tyres should be rotated on the

vehicles equipped with a compact

spare tyre or when the normal spare

tyre is not included in the tyre

rotation.

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When shopping for replacement

tyres, you may find that some tyres

are ‘‘directional.’’ This means they

are designed to rotate only in one

direction. If you use directional tyres,

they should be rotated only front-to-

back.

Replacing Tyres and Wheels

The tyres that came with your

vehicle were selected to match the

performance capabilities of the

vehicle while providing the best

combination of handling, ride

comfort, and long life. You should

replace them with radial tyres of the

same size, load range, speed rating,

and maximum cold tyre pressure

rating (as shown on the tyre’s

sidewall). Mixing radial and bias-ply

tyres on your vehicle can reduce its

braking ability, traction, and steering

accuracy.

For non-directional tyres and wheels

Front

Refer to the illustrations in the next

column when the normal spare tyre

is also rotated.

(Left-hand

drive type)

(Right-hand

drive type)

For directional tyres and wheels

Front

(Left-hand

drive type)

(Right-hand

drive type)

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It is best to replace all four tyres at

the same time. If that is not possible

or necessary, then replace the two

front tyres or the two rear tyres as a

pair. Replacing just one tyre can

seriously affect your vehicle’s han-

dling.

Wheels and Tyres

Installing improper tyres on

Wheels:

14 x 5 1/2 JJ

15 x 6 JJ

your vehicle can affect

handling and stability. This

can cause a crash in which

you can be seriously hurt or

killed.

Tyres:

175/65R14 82T

185/55R15 82V

185/55R15 82H^＊

The ABS and VSA (if equipped)

work by comparing the speed of the

wheels. When replacing tyres, use

Always use the size and type

of tyres recommended in the

tyre information label on

your vehicle.

the same size originally supplied with The sizes of wheels and tyres

the vehicle. Tyre size and

construction can affect wheel speed

and may cause the system to work

inconsistently.

installed on your vehicle vary

depending on models.

＊: These tyres can be used in the

same manner as the standard

tyres.

If you ever need to replace a wheel,

make sure the wheel’s specifications

match those of the original wheel

that came on your vehicle.

Replacement wheels are available at

your dealer. Consult your dealer

before replacing tyres.

See the tyre information label on the

driver’s doorjamb or ask your dealer

for information on the proper size of

the tyres on your vehicle.

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Winter Tyres

Install the winter tyres according to

Tyre Chains

Because of the limited qualification

for limited use of summer tyres we

recommend the use of winter tyres

the remarks in the registration paper. Use snow chains only in an

According to the EEC Directive for

types, when winter tyres are used, it

emergency or when they are legally

required for driving through a

(M＋S tyres) on snowy and icy roads. is necessary to affix a sticker with

certain area. Install the snow chains

on the front wheels. Use greater

caution when driving with snow

chains on snow or ice. They may

have less-predictable handling than

good winter tyres without chains.

Some snow chains may damage the

vehicle’s tyres, wheels, suspension

and body. Choose only fine linked

chains which guarantee enough free

space between the tyre and the other

vehicle parts in the wheelhouse. Pay

attention to the sectional assembly

view and other directions from the

chain manufacturer. Consult your

dealer before purchasing any type of

chains for your vehicle.

If M＋S tyres are installed, all 4

wheels should be equipped to insure

safe driving. Use only tyres of the

same brand with the same profile.

Pay attention to the tyre size, load

capacity and speed class when

buying.

the allowable max. speed of the

winter tyres clearly in the field of

view of the driver, if the max.

designed for speed of the vehicle is

higher than the allowed max. speed

of the winter tyres. A sticker is

obtainable from your tyre dealer. If

any questions arise, please discuss

these with one of our dealers.

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When you have installed tyre chains,

drive at less than 30 km/h (19 mph)

on roads covered with snow or ice.

To minimize tyre and chain wear,

avoid driving on cleared roads with

chains installed.

(EU models)

Use only the specified chains or their equivalents for your tyres as listed.

Tyre Size

175/65R14^＊

185/55R15

Chain Type

RUD Matic classic 48473 or equivalents

RUD Matic classic 48476 or equivalents

^＊: If your vehicle uses 175/65R14 82T tyres, don’t install tyres more than 15

inches in diameter. It may cause damage to the tyres and body of the

vehicle.

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