Inspection

INSPECTION

TIRES

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

1) Tire size and tire inflation pressure check
2) Check for cracks, damage and wear. Replace tires in the following cases.

CAUTION:
^ When replacing a tire, make sure to use only tires of the same size, construction and load range as originally installed.
^ Use a tire changer when removing the tire from the wheel.
^ On models equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems, do not use the bead breaker in a 90° area centered on the transmitter to prevent damaging the transmitter.





^ To prevent damaging the transmitter, set the tire changer boom in the position as shown in the figure.





(1) If large cracks on side wall, damage or cracks on the tread is 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.
4) Tire runout check
(1) Lift up the vehicle.
(2) Slowly rotate the wheel to check rim "runout" using a dial gauge.








(3) If the rim runout exceeds service limit, replace the wheel.