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Maintenance

Tire Rotation

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To equalize tread wear, it is recommended to rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if wear is uneven.

During rotation, check the tire balance.

When rotating tires, check them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by incorrect tire pressure, incorrect wheel alignment, wheel imbalance, hard braking, or sharp cornering. Look for bulges or protrusions on the tread or sidewall of the tires. Replace the tire if you find any of these conditions. Replace the tire if fabric or cord is visible. After rotation, be sure to set the front and rear tire pressures to specification and check the wheel nut tightness.

Refer to "Tires and Wheels" in chapter 9.

Check disc brake pads for wear every time the tires are rotated.

✽ NOTICE

Radial tires with an asymmetric tread pattern should be rotated front to rear only, not side to side.

WARNING

  • Do not use the compact spare tire for tire rotation.
  • Never mix bias-ply and radial tires under any circumstances. This may result in unusual handling characteristics that can lead to death, serious injury, or property damage.

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