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
Pa).
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.
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