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
Wa).
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.
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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