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
Ea).
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 darnaged 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
dl
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.
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.
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