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 leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tires should
be
rotated
every
6,000
to
8,000
miles
(10
000
to
13
000
km).
Any time
you
notice unusual
wear, 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.
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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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