Maintenance
Wheel replacement
Tire maintenance
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When replacing the metal wheels for In addition to proper inflation, correct
any reason, make sure the new wheel alignment helps to decrease
wheels are equivalent to the original tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
factory units in diameter, rim width unevenly, have your dealer check the
Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning may cause sudden tire
failure, which could lead to a
loss of vehicle control resulting
in an accident.
and offset.
wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you tire life. Additionally, a tire should
drive on worn tires, tires that are always be rebalanced if it is removed
improperly inflated or on slippery from the wheel.
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
Tire sidewall labeling
appear. To reduce the possibility of
losing control, slow down whenever
This
information
identifies
and
there is rain, snow or ice on the road. describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The
TIN can be used to identify the tire in
case of a recall.
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