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 It’s Time for New Tires
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One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only
1/16
inch
(1.6
mrn) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if any
of
the following statements
are true:
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You can see the indicators at three or more places
around
the
tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber.
The tread
or
sidewall
is
cracked, cut
or
snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
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