Tire Repair Procedures

Tire Wear

1. 1
   Measure the tire tread depth.

   Tread depth [limit]: 1.6 mm (0.0630 in.)

2. 2
   If the tread depth (A) is less than the usable limit, replace the tire.

DIRECTIONAL STABILITY CHECK

1. 1
   Swap the front left and front right tires, then perform a road test to check vehicle stability.

   

2. 2
   If the steering pulls in the opposite direction, swap the front and rear tires and perform the road test again.

   

3. 3
   If the steering still pulls to the same side, swap the front left and front right tires again and perform the road test.

   

4. 4
   If the steering still pulls in the opposite direction, replace the tires with new ones.

   

DEPOSIT

1. 1
   Remove the valve core and deflate the tire.
2. 2
   Trim the sidewall of the tire in the bead area using a tire changer.

   

3. 3
   Rotate the wheel clockwise.

   

   

REMEDY

1. 1
   Apply tire soap or lubricant to the upper and lower tire beads.

   

2. 2
   To adjust the lower bead, set the valve at the 5:00 position relative to the head of the tire changer.

   

3. 3
   Place the tire on the rim so that the lower bead contacts the rim flange after the valve (6 o'clock). Rotate the rim clockwise and push the tire down at 3:00 to adjust the lower bead.

   

4. 4
   Once the lower bead is on the rim, rotate the rim while the valve stays at the 5:00 position relative to the tire changer head. Place the tire at the 3:00 position and rotate the rim clockwise to adjust the upper bead.

   

5. 5
   Inflate the tire until both beads seat properly.

   Recommended tire pressure: 240 kPa (35 psi)