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Tire replacement
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[A]: Tread wear indicator
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear 
indicator will appear as a solid band 
across the tread. This shows there is less 
than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread left on the 
tire. Replace the tire when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear across 
the entire tread before replacing the tire.
 WARNING
To reduce the risk of DEATH or SERIOUS 
INJURY:
•  Replace tires that are worn, show 
uneven wear, or are damaged. 
Worn tires can cause loss of braking 
effectiveness, steering control, and 
traction.
•  Always replace tires with the same 
size as each tire that was originally 
supplied with this vehicle. Using 
tires and wheels other than the 
recommended sizes could cause 
unusual handling characteristics, 
poor vehicle control, or negatively 
affect your vehicle’s Anti-Lock Brake 
System (ABS) resulting in a serious 
accident.
•  When replacing tires (or wheels), it 
is recommended to replace the two 
front or two rear tires (or wheels) 
as a pair. Replacing just one tire 
can seriously affect your vehicle’s 
handling.
•  Tires degrade over time, even when 
they are not being used. Regardless 
of the remaining tread, Genesis 
Branded Vehicle recommends that 
tires be replaced after six (6) years of 
normal service.
•  Heat caused by hot climates or 
frequent high loading conditions can 
accelerate the aging process. Failure 
to follow this warning may cause 
sudden tire failure, which could lead 
to a loss of vehicle control resulting 
in an accident.
Compact spare tire (if equipped) 
replacement
A compact spare tire has a shorter 
tread life than a regular size tire. 
Replace it when you can see the tread 
wear indicator bars on the tire. The 
replacement compact spare tire should 
be the same size and design tire as the 
one provided with your new vehicle 
and should be mounted on the same 
compact spare tire wheel. The compact 
spare tire is not designed to be mounted 
on a regular size wheel, and the compact 
spare tire wheel is not designed for 
mounting a regular size tire.