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.
A
CAUTION:
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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