Reset the check tire pressure system,
if
equipped. See
Check Tire Pressure System on page
5-56.
When
It
Is
Time for
New
Tires
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and
Specifications on page 5-
102.
L
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which
it
is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come
off
and cause an accident. When you
change
a
wheel,
remove
my
rust
or
did
froin
places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a
paper towel
to
do this;
but
be sure
to
use a
scraper or wire brush later,
if
you need to, to
get all the rust or dirt
off.
See “Changing a Flat
Tire”
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the !ndex.
1
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only
1/16
inch
(1.6
mm) or less
of
tread
remaining.
Y
’ou need
a
new tire
if
any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
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