Tires and wheels
If the tire placard shows tire pres-
sures for the vehicle when fully
loaded, adjust the tire pressures to
the values that match the loading
conditions.
WARNING
1) Correct tire pressure (tread
worn evenly)
Roadholding is good, and
steering is responsive. Rolling
resistance is low, so fuel con-
sumption is also lower.
Driving at high speeds with
excessively low tire pressures
can cause the tires to deform
severely and to rapidly heat
up. A sharp increase in tem-
perature could cause tread
separation and destruction of
the tires. The resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to
an accident.
& Wheel balance
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Each wheel was correctly balanced
when your vehicle was new, but the
wheels will become unbalanced as
the tires become worn during use.
Wheel imbalance causes the steer-
ing wheel to vibrate slightly at
certain vehicle speeds and detracts
from the vehicle’s straight-line sta-
bility. It can also cause steering and
suspension system problems and
abnormal tire wear. If you suspect
that the wheels are not correctly
balanced, have them checked and
adjusted by your SUBARU dealer.
Also have them adjusted after tire
repairs and after tire rotation.
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2) Under inflated tire (tread worn
on shoulders)
Rolling resistance is high, so
fuel consumption is also high-
er.
3) Over inflated (tread worn in the
center)
Ride comfort is poor. Also, the
tire magnifies the effects of
road-surface bumps and dips,
possibly resulting in vehicle
damage.
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