Tires, Wheels and Loading
the road in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Visually check your
tires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusually
smooth areas. Also check for signs of tire damage.
When the tread is worn down to
1/16th
of an inch (2 mm) , tires must
be replaced to prevent your vehicle
from skidding and hydroplaning.
Built-in treadwear indicators, or
“wear bars”, which look like narrow
strips of smooth rubber across the
tread will appear on the tire when
the tread is worn down to 1/16th of
an inch (2 mm) . When the tire tread
wears down to the same height as
these “wear bars”, the tire is worn
out and should be replaced.
Inspect your tires frequently for any
of the following conditions and
replace them if one or more of the
following conditions exist:
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Fabric showing through the tire
rubber
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Bulges in the tread or sidewalls
Cracks or cuts on the sidewalls
Cracks in the tread groove
Impact damage resulting from use
Separation in the tread
Separation in the sidewall
Severe abrasion on the sidewall
If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare
tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be
replaced.
Safety practices
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
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Observe posted speed limits
Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
Avoid potholes and objects on the road
Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking
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2005
Focus (foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
| Categories | Ford Focus Manuals, Ford Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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