Wheel Replacement, Traction, and Tire Care

Wheel Replacement

When replacing metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are equivalent to the original factory wheels in diameter, rim width, and offset.

Tire Traction

Traction with the road may decrease if you drive on worn tires, improperly installed tires, underinflated tires, or on slippery road surfaces. Replace tires when tread wear indicators appear. To reduce the possibility of losing control, reduce speed whenever the road is wet, snowy, or icy.

Tire Maintenance

In addition to proper inflation, proper wheel alignment helps reduce tire wear. If you notice that a tire is wearing unevenly, have the alignment checked by a dealer.

When installing new tires, make sure they are balanced. This will improve ride comfort and tire life. In addition, the tire should always be rebalanced if it has been removed from the wheel.