11-28 Maintenance and service / Tires and wheels
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 an accident .
& Wheel replacement
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When replacing wheels due , for example , to damage , make sure the replacement wheels match the specifications of the wheels that are fitted as standard equipment . Replacement wheels are available from SUBARU dealers .
WARNING
Use only those wheels that are specified for your vehicle . Wheels not meeting specifications could interfere with brake caliper operation and may cause the tires to rub against the wheel well housing during turns . The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident .
NOTE
When any of the wheels are removed and replaced for tire rotation or for any other reason , always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approximately 600 miles ( 1,000 km ). If any nut is loose , tighten it to the specified torque .
& Wheel covers ( if equipped )
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! Removing the wheel cover
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If your vehicle has wheel covers , remove them by holding and pulling the areas indicated in the illustration .
CAUTION
Use gloves to protect your hands when removing wheel covers .