Tire Inspection and Rotation
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 Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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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.
Rust or dirt on
a
wheel, or on the parts to which
it
is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come
off
and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle.
In
an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off.
(See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
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