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pension 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.
CAUTION
Loss of correct wheel alignment causes the tires to wear on one side and reduces the vehicle’ s running stability. Contact your SUBARU dealer if you notice abnormal tire wear.
NOTE The suspension system is designed to hold each wheel at a certain alignment( relative to the other wheels and to the road) for optimum straight-line stability and cornering performance.
WEAR INDICATORS s11av06
grooves decreases to 0.063 in( 1.6 mm). A tire must be replaced when the tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread.
WARNING
When a tire’ s tread wear indicator becomes visible, the tire is worn beyond the acceptable limit and must be replaced immediately. With a tire in this condition, driving at high speeds in wet weather can cause the vehicle to hydroplane. The resulting loss of vehicle control can lead to an accident.
NOTE For safety, inspect the tire tread regularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible.
ROTATIONAL DIRECTION OF TIRES s11av11
Example of rotational direction marked on the sidewall:
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New tread Worn tread Tread wear indicator
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Each tire incorporates a tread wear indicator, which becomes visible when the depth of the tread
Front
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If the tires have specific rotational direction, refer to the arrow marked
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