Tires and Wheels 543 |
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& Wear Indicators |
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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 .
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& Rotational Direction of Tires s11av11 |
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1 New tread 2 Worn tread 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 .
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NOTE
For safety , inspect the tire tread regularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible .
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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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Maintenance and Service
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WARNING |
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When a tire ’ s tread wear indicator becomes visible , the tire |
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