Tire Inspection and Rotqtion
Tires should be inspected every
6,000
to
8,000
miles
(IO
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 ‘‘Fheel Replacement” later
in
this section for
more information.
The purpose
of
regular rotation isto 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.
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Don’t include the compact spare tire
in
your
rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the
f
tire
ront and
’,
rear idlation pressures as shown.
on
the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that
all
wheeI nuts
are,
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”
in
the
Index.
When rotating
your
tires, always, use the correct rotation
pattern sho.wn here.’
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