Tire Replacement

Replacement Tires





When replacement is necessary, the original equipment type tire should be used. Refer to the "Tire Placard".
Replacement tires should be of the same size, load range and construction as those originally on the vehicle. Use of any other size or type tire may affect ride, handling, speedometer/odometer calibration, vehicle ground clearance and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis.
It is recommended that new tires be installed in pairs on the same axle. If necessary to replace only one tire, it should be paired with the tire having the most tread, to equalize braking traction.

WARNING: Do not mix different types of tires on the same vehicle such as radial, bias and bias-belted tires except in emergencies, because handling may be seriously affected and may result in loss of control.

The metric term for tire inflation pressure is the kilo Pascal (kPa). Tire pressures is usually printed in both kPa and psi on the "Tire Placard".
Metric tire gauges are available from tool suppliers.
The chart, shown the table, converts commonly used inflation pressures from kPa to psi.