1. Take stones, glass, nails etc. out of the tread groove.
2. Replace tires in the following cases.
CAUTION:
When replacing a tire, make sure to use only tires of the same size, construction and load range as originally installed.
(1) If large cracks on side wall, damage or cracks on the tread is found.
(2) When the “tread wear indicator” appears as a solid band across the tread.
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(1) |
Tread wear indicator |
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(2) |
Tire tread |
3. When a crack on tire valve is found, replace the tire valve.
Rotate tires periodically (5,000 km/3,107 miles) as shown in the figure, in order to prevent uneven wear and to prolong life.
• When the direction of tire rotation is not specified
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(1) |
Front |
• When the direction of tire rotation is specified
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(1) |
Front |