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
kPa).
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 leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include
the
compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
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