Tires and Wheels 499
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
1) New tread
2) Worn tread
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3) Tread wear indicator
Each tire incorporates a tread wear
indicator, which becomes visible
when the depth of the tread 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
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Example of rotational direction
marked on the sidewall
1) Front
If the tires have specific rotational
direction, refer to the arrow marked
on the side wall.
The arrow should be pointing forward
direction when the wheels are
fitted.
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