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Operation
Tires and wheels
Important guidelines
ì•« Only use sets of tires and rims of the
same type and make.
ì•« Tires must be of the correct size for the
rim.
ì•« Break in new tires for approximately
60 miles (100 km) at moderate
speeds.
ì•« Regularly check the tires and rims for
damage.
ì•« If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire
pressure and correct as required.
ì•« Do not allow your tires to wear down
too far. Adhesion properties on wet
roads are sharply reduced at tread
depths under
1
/
8
in (3 mm).
ì•« When replacing individual tires, you
should mount new tires on the front
wheels first (on vehicles with
same-sized wheels all around).
Life of tires
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
various factors including but not limited to:
ì•« Driving style
ì•« Tire pressure
ì•« Distance driven
Direction of rotation
Unidirectional tires offer added advantag-
es, such as better hydroplaning perfor-
mance. To benefit, however, you must
make sure that the tires rotate in the direc-
tion specified.
An arrow on the sidewall indicates the in-
tended direction of tire rotation.
Warning! G
Tires and spare tire should be replaced after
six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
!
Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as
possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease and gasoline.
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