09 Wheels and tires
09
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation
(p. 292)
Tires – tread wear indicator
The tires have wear indicator strips running
across or parallel to the tread.
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Tires – tire economy
A smooth driving style and correct inflation
pressure can help prolong the tires' service
life.
Tires – storage and age (p. 290)
Maintain correct tire pressure. The tire
inflation table, see Tire inflation – pressure
table (p. 301).
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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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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 indicate that the tire should be replaced.
Tires with less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread offer
very poor traction.
When replacing tires, the tires with the
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most tread should be mounted on the
rear wheels to reduce the chance of over-
steer during hard braking.
Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the
tires and/or wheels permanently.
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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.
Related information
Tire inflation – pressure table (p. 301)
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Tire specifications (p. 299)
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