Wheels and Tires: Service Precautions
WARNING:
- Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use.
- Some fasteners are designed to be used only once, and are unreliable and may fail if used a second time. This includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and cotter pins, Always follow the recommendations in this repair information, replace these fasteners with new parts where indicated, and any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.
Notes:
- The approved wheel/tire combinations had not been finalized at the time of printing of this repair information.
- For safety reasons, the tires should be replaced in pairs for one axle at a time or for both axles together; not individually.
- Always install tires the deepest tread on the front axle.
- It is recommended to use tires of the same make, design and tread pattern on all four wheels.
- Install a new valve stem when installing a new wheel or tire.
- If using tires with a directional tread pattern, the spare tire should be mounted on the wheel with the tread pattern facing the same way as the tires on the right-side of the vehicle.