Tires: Service and Repair
TireINSPECTION
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.
^ Use a tire changer when removing the tire from the wheel.
^ On models equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems, do not use the bead breaker in a 90° area centered on the transmitter to prevent damaging the transmitter.
^ To prevent damaging the transmitter, set the tire changer boom in the position as shown in the figure.
(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.
3) When a crack on tire valve is found, replace the tire valve.
TIRE ROTATION
Rotate tires periodically (12,500 km/7,500 miles) as shown in the figure, in order to prevent them from uneven wear and to prolong their life.
^ Without instruction for the direction of tire rotation.
^ With instruction for the direction of tire rotation
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems will require re-registration of transmitter ID.