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Tires and Wheels
. Under inflated tires (tread worn at
shoulders)
. Over inflated tires (tread worn in
center)
vehicle control could lead to
an accident.
Rolling resistance is high, so fuel
consumption is also higher.
Ride comfort is poor. Also, the tire
magnifies the effects of road surface
bumps and dips, possibly
resulting in vehicle damage.
WARNING
Driving at high speeds with
excessively low tire pressures
can cause the tires to deform
severely and to rapidly become
hot. A sharp increase in
temperature could cause tread
separation, and destruction of
the tires. The resulting loss of
& 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 steering
wheel to vibrate slightly at
certain vehicle speeds and detracts
from the vehicle’s straight-line stability.
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.
CAUTION
Loss of correct wheel alignment
causes the tires to wear
on one side and reduces the
vehicle’s running stability.