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Tires: Service and Repair

Tire

INSPECTION
1. Take stone, glass, nail etc. off from tread groove.
2. Replace the tire if as follows.

CAUTION: When replacing a tire, make sure to use only the same size, construction and load range tire as originally installed.

1. When a large crack on the side wall, dam age or a crack on tread are found.





2. When the tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread.
3. When a crack on tire valve is found, replace the tire valve.

TIRE ROTATION





Rotate tires periodically (12,500 km/7,500 miles) as shown in the figure, in order to prevent them from uneven wear and to prolong their life.