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Tires and wheels
tions shown in the illustration each time they are rotated . For the tire rotation schedule , refer to the “ Warranty and Maintenance Booklet ”.
Replace any damaged or unevenly worn tires at the time of rotation . After tire rotation , adjust the tire pressures and make sure the wheel nuts are correctly tightened .
After driving approximately 600 miles ( 1,000 km ), check the wheel nuts again and retighten any nut that has become loose .
For handling alloy wheels , refer to “ Alloy wheels ” FP473 .
& Tire replacement
S11AV08
The wheels and tires are important and integral parts of your vehicle ’ s design ; they cannot be changed arbitrarily . The tires fitted as standard equipment are optimally matched to the characteristics of the vehicle and were selected to give the best possible combination of running performance , ride comfort , and service life . It is essential for every tire to have a size and construction matching those shown on the tire inflation pressure label and to have a speed symbol and load index matching those shown on the tire inflation pressure label .
Using tires of a non-specified size detracts from controllability , ride comfort , braking performance , speedometer accuracy and odometer accuracy . It also creates incorrect body-to-tire clearances and inappropriately changes the vehicle ’ s ground clearance .
All four tires must be the same in terms of manufacturer , brand ( tread pattern ), construction , and size . You are advised to replace the tires with new ones that are identical to those fitted as standard equipment .
For safe vehicle operation , SUBARU recommends replacing all four tires at the same time .
WARNING
. When replacing or installing tire ( s ), all four tires must be the same for following items .
( a ) Size ( b ) Speed symbol ( c ) Load index ( d ) Circumference ( e ) Construction
( f ) Manufacturer ( g ) Brand ( tread pattern ) ( h ) Degree of wear
For items ( a ) to ( c ), you must obey the specification that is printed on the tire inflation pressure label . The tire inflation pressure label is located on the driver ’ s door pillar .
If all the four tires are not the same for items ( a ) to ( h ), serious mechanical damage could be caused to the drivetrain of the car , and affect the followings .
– Ride – Handling – Braking
– Speedometer / Odometer calibration
– Clearance between the body and tires
It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control , and it can lead to an accident .
. Use only radial tires . Do not use radial tires together with belted bias tires and / or bias-ply tires . Doing so can dangerously reduce controllability , resulting in