When
to
Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should
be
at
60
psi
(420
Wa).
How
to Check
Use
a
good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You
can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent
le:.&
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 Maintenance Schedule
booklet 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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