Tire Wear - Service Tip: Overview

Article No.
97-17-5

08/18/97

TIRES - TIRE WEAR CHARACTERISTICS - SERVICE TIP

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-97 CONTINENTAL

ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit greater than expected front tire wear toward the inner edges. This may be caused by a change in front wheel toe during heavy acceleration and deceleration, coupled with high weight load on the front tires.

ACTION:
Install a redesigned tire and reset front suspension wheel alignment. Refer to the following Tire Wear Overview and Minimize Inner Edge Tire Wear text for more information.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 303000, 304000, 305000, 306000, 390000