When
to
Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact sparc tire.
It
should be at
60
psi
(420
kPa).
How
to
Check
Use
a
good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply
looking at the tires
will
not tell you
the
pressure, especially
ii
you have
radial tires
--
which may look properly
inflated
even
if
they’re
underinflated.
If
your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help
prevent leaks
by
keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire
Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every
6,000
to
8,000
miles
(10
000
to
‘13
000
km)
for any signs
of
unusual wear.
If
unusual wear is present, rotate your tires
as
soon
as possible and check wheel alignment.
Also
check for damaged
tires or wheels. See “When it’s Time for
New
Tires” and “Wheel
Replacement” later in this section
for
more information.
The
purpose
of
regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires
on
the
vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in
the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your
tires, always use
the
correct rotation pattern
shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire
in
your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the
front and rear inflation
pressures as
shown
on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that
all
wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut
Torque”
in
the Index.
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